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There are black particles on the cat

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
There are black particles on the cat, which may be infected by parasites, such as fleas, mites, etc. The black particles may be the feces of parasites. Secondly, it may be that the cat has not been bathed for a long time, and its hair is contaminated with a lot of external dust-like substances. In addition, when a cat is infected with folliculitis, black particles will also appear on the tail, chin and other parts. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner take a black particle and put it in the water. If it turns red, it means that there are fleas on the cat and it needs to be dewormed in time. If there is no change, then there may be dirt on the cat or it may have folliculitis, and the cat needs to be cleaned.

1. Parasitic infection

When a cat is infected with external parasites such as fleas, the parasites will excrete feces in the cat’s hair and skin, resulting in black particles, and it will also cause the cat to The hair becomes rough and dull. In this regard, the owner can take a black particle and put it in the water. If it is red, it means it is a flea. At this time, the cat needs to be dewormed in vitro in time.

2. Dirt

If the cat has not taken a bath for a long time, dirt will form when the dust in the environment mixes with the oil on the skin surface. This situation is not a big problem. You only need to clean the excess foreign matter on the cat's hair in time. At the same time, the owner also needs to pay attention to bathing the cat regularly.

3. Folliculitis

When a cat suffers from folliculitis, the skin on the tail and chin will turn black, black cinder-like substances will be produced, and the hair will break easily and lose hair. At the same time, symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching will appear in the affected area. If a cat is found to have the above symptoms, it is likely to have folliculitis. It is recommended that the owner use cotton swabs to clean the cat’s chin, and at the same time feed the cat anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation. The cat should also be fed food with less oil content.