Hi, I've rescued a stray cat (there are many in my area and country) and done the initial check up at the vet.
As expected - the kitty had fleas and a mite infestation, and I was given medication for both. Frontline for the fleas / lice, and it seems to have worked along with a couple of baths of flea shampoo. I did see most of the fleas/ lice fall out, and have been checking the fur to see if I can spot any more. I haven't so far and the scratching seems to have reduced as well.
However, what I have no idea about is the flea dirt that's clinging to his white fur. It's mostly near the back legs and rump. Combing with a fine-tooth flea comb seems to pull out the fur along with the dirt, and kitty mewls and runs away so I don't think it's a solution. Any other ideas for getting rid of the flea dirt?
As expected - the kitty had fleas and a mite infestation, and I was given medication for both. Frontline for the fleas / lice, and it seems to have worked along with a couple of baths of flea shampoo. I did see most of the fleas/ lice fall out, and have been checking the fur to see if I can spot any more. I haven't so far and the scratching seems to have reduced as well.
However, what I have no idea about is the flea dirt that's clinging to his white fur. It's mostly near the back legs and rump. Combing with a fine-tooth flea comb seems to pull out the fur along with the dirt, and kitty mewls and runs away so I don't think it's a solution. Any other ideas for getting rid of the flea dirt?