Pests or parasites that cause infestations to pets have their strategic means of finding a way into their hosts’ bodies, eventually causing damage, thriving, and reproducing. Botflies are among those insects that may cause infestations on your cat. Botflies are fuzzy flies that appear like bees. Their adult versions are large and are effective in finding suitable hosts.
Your beloved feline friend may become a victim of these botflies. How? When your cat goes out to play for a few minutes outside, she may be mistaken by a botfly as a rabbit. The botfly will then lay her eggs onto the cat’s skin, slowly damaging its tissues and skin.
Know right away if your cat is being infested by a botfly. Botflies may attack cats of all ages and sexes. They infest pets during the late summer and early parts of the fall.
Here are some signs of botfly infestations in cats:
- A presence of a lump under the cat’s skin
- You may see a tiny hole in the lump that produces a clear thin liquid
- Your cat may scratch or lick the area where the lump has developed
- This part may get irritated
Any skin and/or hair coat issue exhibited by your pet should warrant an appointment with a cat and dog vet clinic Bellevue WA.
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