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    Carpet Beetle to blame for itchy kitty???

    Forgot. You can also try to collect some possible samples on glue trap and send to your State University Entomology dept. I did that in NJ Rutgers University and they didn't find any worrisome species but they hard to find and catch.
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    Carpet Beetle to blame for itchy kitty???

    Yeah I think it's 2fold and may have brought CB larvae with me! There's also Tea tree oil shampoo but all this stuff is very drying. I also have a horribly itchy scalp. I think you need a new vet who will scrape. I could actually see bird mite nymphs walking on my laptop but CB evidence is...
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    Carpet Beetle to blame for itchy kitty???

    Didn't check for autocorrect This time it began when the roof of my building was replaced .This photo is either bites, which would be new adult mites looking for blood meal or barbs of carpet beetle larvae. Also going to drop a lot on a roomba. If I hit the lottery would dispose of 100% of...
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    Carpet Beetle to blame for itchy kitty???

    So thanks for all the info! I was dealing with a 4-6week old foster and I think there's really no way to quantify what most vets will say "toxic" do not use. That being said, I had to return her to rescue for both our sakes. Btw people who have never dealt with this think you're crazy! I also...
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    Carpet Beetle to blame for itchy kitty???

    Omg ESSENTIAL OILS ARE DEADLY TOXIC TO CATS!!! I have carpet beetle problems too and at a loss as to what to do. Already had exterminators in 3wks ago. I foster and my new foster is acting like a mop I think and bringing them into my bed. I think its the larvae and I must be allergic because of...
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    First Time Trying To Tame A Feral/stray

    Hi! Wow! I'm dealing with first time semi-feral foster and must try the catnip routine. This link about training ferals is helpful. Socializing Cats: How to Socialize a Very Shy or Fearful Cat
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    Begging For Your Attention~

    So happy to see your friend, Juan Flores, cat Neko has had the surgery and doing great! Photo on his Facebook! As a foster for many cats over the years and cat owner myself, I know a serious, costly problem can arise at any moment. My 2yr old had recurring urethral blockage last year and the...
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