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Ticks, Fleas & Parasites terms
Parasites: ticks and tick prevention, bobcat fever (cytauxzoonosis), fleas, worms, ear mites, parasite preventives.
Ear mitesTiny surface parasites that live in a cat's ear canal and cause itching and dark, crumbly debris.FleaA tiny blood-feeding insect that lives on cats, causes itching and allergy, and carries tapeworm and other infections.Flea allergy dermatitisAn itchy skin disease caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva, where even a few bites trigger scabs and hair loss.HeartwormA parasite spread by mosquitoes that lives in the lungs and heart vessels and can cause breathing problems, vomiting or sudden collapse in cats.HookwormA small intestinal worm that attaches to the gut wall and feeds on blood, causing anemia, especially in kittens.RingwormA contagious fungal infection of skin, hair and claws that causes patchy hair loss and can spread to people and other pets.RoundwormA common intestinal parasite, especially in kittens, that looks like pale spaghetti and can pass to people.TapewormA flat intestinal parasite that cats usually catch by swallowing an infected flea or eating prey, seen as rice-like segments near the tail.