All the pipettes They are ideal antiparasitics to prevent the cat from having fleas, ticks and mites. They are put once a month, on the back of the neck, well in the center so that the animal cannot be reached, and its effects begin to be noticed during that same day. The problem is that not all felines can be put on them, since they cause irritation, itching, or even, if they lick the liquid, they could have the symptoms of poisoning, such as excessive drooling, breathing problems and / or seizures.
Thus, What do I do if my cat has an allergy to pipettes? What other options do I have to protect it from external parasites?
How do I know if my cat has an allergy to pipettes?
First of all, it is important to know first if you have an allergy or not. To do this, the only thing we can do is buy one at a veterinary clinic and have it put directly there. If we see that it does not cause any type of reaction, that is, if the skin does not become red or the cat feels itchy or uncomfortable, then the furry will not be allergic; In the event that it does show any reaction, the professional will know how to eliminate the antiparasitic from your body, either making him vomit or giving him activated charcoal.
How to avoid having external parasites?
Once we know that the cat has an allergy to pipettes, what we can do is prepare ourselves Natural medicine. Here are a few:
- Dilute two tablespoons -of the small ones- of apple cider vinegar in 250ml of water and spray on the cat's fur.
- Dilute 10 drops of lavender oil, another 10 of thyme and another 10 of citronella in 150ml of water. We will apply it using a flea comb.
- Add a dessert spoon of brewer's yeast to the cat's wet food.
- Cut a lemon into slices and bring it to a boil in a pot. Afterwards, let it cool overnight and apply to the coat.
So the feline will no longer have to worry about external parasites 🙂.