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What to Do When Your Cat Is Bitten by Mosquitoes
Cats have thick fur, so mosquitoes mainly reach the thinly haired head, ears, nose, and eyes. In heavy-mosquito areas (wetlands, riverbanks), protect a traveling cat with pyrethrin spray, a mesh cat-cover (or an Elizabethan collar with mesh sewn on), and by keeping it in the car or using coil smoke at camp. If bitten and a red bump appears, dab with a little floral water on a cotton swab and give a daily B-vitamin tablet—B vitamins excreted in sweat and urine both aid skin repair and mildly repel bugs.
Mosquitofish
The mosquitofish is mainly from the southern United States and northern Mexico and has spread into lowland waters south of the Yangtze. It feeds mainly on small invertebrates and mosquitoes, hence the name.
Is It Safe to Use Mosquito Coils Around Cats?
Many owners heard mosquito coils are toxic to cats; others say marketed coils meet standards and are safe in dose. Which is right?
Cat Heartworm: Prevention and Deworming
Heartworm is a mosquito-borne parasite—present in China! Many wild animals are infected. Let's see how it spreads to cats.
Do Cats Feel the Heat in Summer?
When summer arrives, many people think their cat is too hot and shave it completely to ward off the summer heat. Is this the right thing to do?
What Kinds of Parasites Do Dogs Get?
For dogs, parasites split into internal and external. With low immunity many parasites are easy to catch; below is a summary of common dog parasites for clearer distinction.
How to Help Your Dog Safely Get Through Summer
Summer is here and it is getting hotter; the dog at home gets restless. To get through summer safely, these details must be noted.
Things to Note When Raising a Dog in Summer
Summer is the hardest season for dogs. Shedding, heatstroke, skin disease and gut disease peak. The food-loving dog loses appetite, resistance drops, even allergies.
Dog Owners, Here’s What You Need to Know About Ticks
Second only to mosquitoes, ticks are parasites that spread many diseases to people and pets.
A New Owner’s Guide to Preparing for a Cat
Bringing a kitten home is joyful but troublesome early, so learn and prepare before serving your cat. Cats are sensitive; the author suggests a kitten over two months for beginners - one eating kibble and eliminating alone. Found/adopted newborns need experienced owners or pro advice.