Cat mites and humans

Man, there are many types of cat mites

A cat can carry around different types of mites. The infection takes place directly from animal to animal. Here is an overview of the most important.

• The predatory mite Cheyletiella lives on the skin or in the fur. She feeds on z. B. from dander. If the animal has a lot of mites, you can see large scales on affected areas of the skin, the skin is reddened and the animal scratches itself. These cat mites can spread to humans and cause severe itching there.
• The cat ear mite Otodectes cynotis prefers to sit in the ears of the animal and causes an inflammation with black coatings there. The animal exhibits profound itching and head shaking. Humans can rarely become infected with these cat mites.
• The head scab is caused by the cat mite Notoedres cati. the Cats have thick crusts on their faces, lose hair, and have severe itching.

How to protect yourself from infection with cat mites

If your cat has mites, the veterinarian will initiate medication treatment. There is the option of bathing the cat or dripping medication on the neck. Give these drugs exactly as directed.

• It is important that you have your apartment or Thoroughly clean and disinfect your home. All blankets and baskets and everything that comes in direct contact with the cat must be washed thoroughly so that the cat mites die off.
• Other animals that live in the household should be examined and possibly can also be treated prophylactically.
• If you find any reddened skin on someone in your household that is getting bigger and itchy, see a doctor and tell them your cat has mite infestation.