Quick Tips To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs On Your Cat

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Quick Tips To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs On Your Cat

In the past, bed bugs were a common health threat but that suddenly declined in the 20th century. In the recent years, bed bugs have been seen to appear due to increase of travel. Pest control reports indicate that bed bug infestations in homes and other structures are increasing. Bed bugs are known to be smart hitch hikers as they hitch rides on the clothing and luggage of travelers, as well as on second hand furniture. Not only do they feed on the blood of humans, but they also feed on the blood of our pet cats. While it is important for us to get rid of bed bugs for the sake of our health, it is also important to get rid of bed bugs on your cat .

Quick Bed Bug Removal Tips

  1. Rubbing Alcohol – Look out for bed bugs near your pet’s bedding or in the area where your pet often stays. Then spray them with rubbing alcohol to kill them. You can also use a dish brush and some alcohol to get rid of the bed bug eggs you find.
  2. Vacuum – Make vacuuming a habit and focus on carpets, bedding and mattresses your pet may have rested on. After you have vacuumed, be sure to throw out the vacuum bag entirely and do not have it emptied out because the bed bugs will be able to escape.
  3. Steaming – Steaming is an effective way to get rid of bed bugs, so place a steamer directly on the bedding and steam the areas your pet stays, including any corners and the holes on walls.
  4. Heat And Freeze – You can get rid of bed bugs from your pet’s bedding by having it heated. Simply wrap the bedding in plastic then expose it underneath direct sunlight for a few days. If you can not get the right amount of sun, you can opt to freeze bed bugs instead. Place the bedding in plastic then place it inside the freezer set at below freezing temperature and leave it there for at least two weeks.
  5. Treatments – You can also opt to try different bed bug treatments or home remedies to get rid of bed bugs. However, try to avoid using pesticides or other chemical based products to avoid making your pet and your family sick.
  6. Discard Infested Items – Throw out any furniture or belongings that had been directed infested by bed bugs. You will never know if there are still bed bugs hiding inside them undetected.

Getting Rid Of Bed Bugs

To get rid of bed bugs on your cat, you need to get rid of bed bugs from your home. The best way to achieve this is by following an integrated pest management approach where preventive measures, sanitation and pest control treatments are applied. After you have made attempts to clean and clear off the areas with bed bug infestation, you will need the services of a pest control professional. These professionals will be able to get rid of the bed bugs inside your home and proof it for potential re-infestation.

Once your house has been treated for bed bugs, have your cat bathed outside the home or inside a bath tub and then looked at by a vet. This is important to ensure that there are no bed bugs clinging to your cat’s fur and that the bed bug bites have not triggered an allergy reaction.

 

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Valerie Williams is a freelance writer specializing in natural pest control solutions. She blogs about different pest control tips for homes and pets, while recommending Preventive Pest Control for professional pest control services.

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10 thoughts on “Quick Tips To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs On Your Cat

  1. Terrina

    Your title is misleading. You never actually address getting rid of the bed bugs ON the cat. You address the bedding succinctly but not the fur. Not how to spot the bed bugs in the fur. Are there different life stages that can stay on the cat? Will brushing work or do I need some bathing, chemical? Is there a natural remedy? You provided same old info as every other article with a misleading title… I know you could do better.

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    1. Diane W

      Thanks for your comment Terrina. This was a guest post by another blogger, Valerie Williams. I hope Valerie stops by to answer you, or to provide a follow up guest post!

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    2. Marlyn

      This site didn’t help me at all either one site says bed bugs don’t live on cats but they travel on cats n my Friend’s cat has a whole bunch of bed bugs on him reproducing more n more each day they’ve use rubbing alcohol and witch hazel and nothing works there are still bed bugs on him she’s even thinking about shaving her cat bald please help what to do for our poor Lil cat!!??

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      1. Diane W

        This post was written by a guest blogger, so I am not sure. You could try bathing your cat, but I know this is nearly impossible for most people. I would have your friend ask the vet what to do. I have heard frontline flea treatments can possibly help with bedbugs.

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  2. Harriet C. Farrell

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  4. M

    I came here because, like some of the other commenters, I have reason to believe my cat is transmitting bed bugs to me. At least the eggs seem to be in her fur. I thought it was Cheyletiellosis for weeks.

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  5. Cecilia Noble

    Our house has been infested with bed bugs and have transferred to our two cats. They are scratching and appear to be miserable.. We use rubbing alcohol on what we can but it is not safe to put in our cats. We are banging our heads against the wall not to mention having to watch our furry friends so frustrated. I read this article but didn’t see any options. PLEASE HELP!

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  6. Cecilia Noble

    Our house has been infested with bed bugs and have transferred themselves to our two cats. They are scratching and appear to be miserable.. We use rubbing alcohol on what we can but it is not safe to put on our cats. We are banging our heads against the wall not to mention having to watch our furry friends so frustrated. I read this article but didn’t see any options. PLEASE HELP
    Cecilia*!

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  7. Jamiedee Marie Swinyer

    If rubbing alcohol is harmful to your cat then why would you recommend using it on your cats that doesn’t seem helpful at all it seems like someone trying inhumanely harm/kill your cat .. so does anyone kn for sure how to get them off your cat that isn’t harmful to them & that is actually effective??

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