I'm taking them to the vet tomorrow to ensure I'm correct, but I've suspected something was wrong for a few weeks. My two cats have been excessively grooming-- Anni has pulled out hair on her back, and Tess has had one adorable but concerning 'airplane ear' for a while. Then today, while looking at the bald spot on Anni, I saw a flea. Arg!
These girls are inside cats, so it was unexpected. My hunch is that Anni, who ran away for a full day four months ago, brought some home with her.
I have no choice to take them to my parents house. This has been planned for a while, and I'm going somewhere cats can't go. My parents have two cats already and I want to make sure my cats don't transmit fleas to them.
I know my veterinarian will be able to give more advice, but my anxiety is through the roof and I wanted to hear if anyone had any particularly good stories about getting rid of fleas quickly. We're leaving our apartment (we rent and will no longer hold a lease) in twenty days. I can isolate them to a room at my parents house, but will that do the trick while we make sure the fleas are gone?
I'm assuming I'll start with topical ointment tomorrow. I can brush them with the flea brush. My one cat is large and aggressive, and medium-haired... brushing her sensitive spots, bathing her, or shaving her, will leave me a pile of shredded skin.
Please... someone say something to calm me down, or inspire me. I'm desperate for a little internet hug.
Much love. < 3
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