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Hello, newsletter friends! It’s your buddy, Subway, and I’m here to talk to you about flea preventatives for cats. Of course, these methods are beneficial to my canine friends, too, but I wanted to focus on felines. Some people are unaware that you should put flea medicine on your indoor furry friends. Flea eggs are so tiny and sticky that you can’t see them! If you go outside and walk around grassy areas, you can pick up flea eggs! They stick to you, so then you bring them into the house. These eggs will then fall into your carpet, and once the eggs turn into fleas, they can attach to your cats. A lot of the time, because we cats are so good at grooming ourselves, you don’t see evidence of infestation! We will eat the fleas. But all it takes is one flea bite, and some cats can experience an allergic reaction. The flea has substances in its saliva that can enter your cat’s skin and trigger an immune response. These bites can cause intense skin irritation that can spread across their body: We could lose our fur, and some cats will not act like their usual selves. You want to use a flea preventive year-round. Even though it may be cold, fleas can still come into your home and affect your cats. It’s best Scooby Stew Flea Protection for
Mongo is a 7-year-old Jack Russell terrier. He presented for his annual exam and vaccines this past October and was showing signs of seasonal allergies. He was licking and chewing at his front legs and paws. He was prescribed an antihistamine, but unfortunately, it wasn’t effective. He came back in a week later to see Dr. Knutson because all four legs and paws were very red with thinning hair from constant licking and chewing. Over the next two months, we tried to find out what worked best for Mongo. We wanted to get him comfortable and his itching under control until winter when seasonal allergies aren’t a problem. He was prescribed allergy medications, an antibiotic, anti-fungal, and an omega fatty acid supplement. While his itch had lessened a little, he was still uncomfortable, indicating he may have a food allergy. Right around that time, a new diet from Science Diet came out called Derm Complete. This prescription diet is formulated to help combat both seasonal and food allergies! Dr. Knutson gradually transitioned Mongo over to this new food. At his one-month re-check, Mongo was doing great! He was no longer itching, and he didn’t have to be on any medications! His legs were no longer red and inflamed, and his white coat was filling back in. We hope Mongo continues to do well on Derm Complete as the weather warms back up! Thanks to a Diet Change Mongo Finds Relief From Allergies
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