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Q Our cat, Frodo, has been scratching a lot and was diagnosed with miliary dermatitis as a result of fleas. We also have two dogs. Can you suggest some natural remedies? We are concerned about using pharmaceutical and chemical preparations all the time.
T.S., via email
A Fleas, particularly the dog and cat flea (Ctenocephalides canis and C. felis), are a common annoyance for pets and their owners. These dark brown ‘ectoparasites’—parasites that live on the skin of their host—produce droppings resembling charcoal dust (‘flea dirt’)that can be seen when you part your pet’s fur.
Like Frodo, almost all cats diagnosed with miliary dermatitis—a general term used to describe a skin condition caused by an allergic
