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Symptoms and Treatment For Bug Bites in Cats

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    All cats have to suffer bug bites at some point during their 
lives. While some cats are less susceptible, some are more susceptible 
to bites from bugs and insects. Similarly, some bug bites on cats can be
 cured with simple home remedies, while some cases might need immediate 
attention of a veterinarian. However, most cases can be easily treated 
at home if you are able to spot the symptoms and apply the appropriate<a href="http://givememycat.blogspot.com/2014/03/excessive-grooming-in-cats.html"> treatment in time</a>.<br>
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<b>Symptoms</b><br>
Since it is highly doubtful for 
you to have witnessed the actual occurrence of the bite, the only clues 
for your cats problem is the symptoms displayed by them. The symptoms of
 cat bug bites can range from mild to extremely severe reactions 
depending on the type of bug or insect responsible and the unique 
characteristics of each cat.<br>
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Fleas and ticks are some of the most 
common critters to infest your pet. The symptoms for flea bites are 
usually constant scratching and biting of various body parts. If the cat
 has hypersensitivity then the symptoms are more severe and can lead to 
loss of hair and might even cause ulcers in the lips and skin disease.<br>
Mosquito
 bites are not as common as flea bites and they are most often isolated,
 exhibiting symptoms like swelling, itching and redness. Swelling and 
pain are some of the symptoms for stings from bees and wasps. The site 
of bite might also be warm to touch. Severe reactions to stings include 
vomiting, redness around the eyes and lips, respiratory problems and 
rapid swelling of the bite site. Immediate medical assistance is 
required if your pet exhibits severe symptoms.<br>
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<b>Diagnosis</b><br>
Most
 cat bug bites are mild and can be diagnosed with a physical exam by a 
veterinarian. However, some severe cases might need a skin test for 
accurate diagnosis of the problem and to implement proper treatment for 
cat bug bites.<br>
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<b>Treatment</b><br>
Most bug bites on cats can be 
treated in a similar manner. However, specific treatments might be 
needed for certain severe cases, like flea bites. Generally, fleas 
infest the whole body of your cat and even its environment. Treatment 
involves using flea control products on your pet and its environment for
 an extended period of time to get rid of the adult fleas and the eggs. 
In addition, you might also have to use medications to relieve the 
irritation and itching.<br>
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For stings from bees and wasps it is 
better to apply the medication after removing the stinger from the site.
 Gently scraping away the stinger is way better than removing it with 
tweezers, as it might cause the bee or wasp venom to spread further into
 your pets system.<br>
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It is important to prevent your cat from 
scratching or biting the site of bite as it will worsen the condition 
and might lead to infection. To reduce pain and swelling you can use a 
cold compress and a mixture of baking soda and water is a good remedy to
 relieve the itching and irritation. Make sure that you trim the hair 
around the bite site before applying any treatment. You can also use 
topical ointments that contain natural ingredients like Echinacea, Aloe 
Vera, red alder and Tea Tree oil to treat cat bug bites effectively.<br>
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