Pets are very prone to being the target of mosquitoes, especially during the hottest months. Remember that mosquitoes are very small animals that breed in still waters such as swimming pools, pools, bird baths, etc.
If you are one of those who live in humid, tropical places, with temperatures that range between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius or higher, you should pay more attention to your pet, especially if it remains a long time outside the house in the open air . Mosquitoes generally bite your pet in areas such as the nose, ears, and paws.
These insects spread diseases such as West Nile virus disease and filaria. Although West Nile virus is not very common in humans, cats can develop this disease. The symptoms that characterize it are: high fever, loss of appetite, weakness, paralysis, seizures, depression and lethargy.
On the other hand, filarial disease, transmitted by mosquito biteIt is a very serious disease, which can be fatal.
How can we protect our pet from these bites? The best protection against bites is to ensure that our cat is vaccinated against filarial disease. It is also very important that you ask your veterinarian about insect repellants for cats. It is vital that you avoid using repellants that humans use as they may contain a chemical that is harmful to animals, DEET. Similarly, you can try to keep your pet indoors, protected from insects.
If your little animal has already been bitten by a mosquito and begins to have allergies or inflammation, you can use natural medicines such as coconut oil, olive oil, and grapeseed oil, to calm the irritation and inflammation of the skin.