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I thought bubs had a grubby spot on her lower back due to flea dirt but was told by a vet it’s simply because she can’t reach that one spot to wash (long back + stiff with arthritis). But also just got told by a vet nurse that it is flea dirt.
I’ve been a bit slack because she’s indoor only but I guess I tracked in some from the black cat outside.
Guess I’ll gently comb and wipe out if she lets me and re-treat. I don’t think I’ve given the flea and worm spot on yet this month. I need to make a space on the chore chart for monthly cat care jobs.
Unfortunately I don’t use any other insecticide than the topical. And diatomaceous earth/silica dust isn’t asthma safe. Washing all the cloth and vacuuming is going to be buns.
You're the best cat mum, so many hugs to you both 😽😽😽
Melbcat disagrees, she’s calling the RSPCA /j