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Cat just come home covered in what I think are mites

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MissisBoote · 14/10/2018 18:25

The cat's just come in and is crawling in what I think are mites. Picture is zoomed it. The actual things are about 2mm long, if that.

I think he's been sitting on a nest or similar.

Could they be harvest mites. Poor thing has got a flea allergy so I'm really hoping he doesn't have mite allergy too.

I've sprayed him with frontline spray, but is there anything better?

I've got a few samples that I've picked up with sticky tape so I thought I'd take them to the vet tomorrow so I could get them to identify rather than taking the cat along too.

Is it worth trying to brush him to get them out?

Cat just come home covered in what I think are mites
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Want2beme · 14/10/2018 23:13

The spray should help, but I'd say a trip to the vet will be needed for an examination, as his skin might become irritated.

MissisBoote · 15/10/2018 10:00

Thanks - yes that's the last thing I want to happen.

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