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What are the small red spots that our cat leaves behind when she walks on the bathroom sink and toil2007-11-25 12:26:32

Our cat loves to drink water from the bathroom sink, and she often waits on top of the toilet for us to come into the bathroom to turn the water on. She leaves behind small red spots that look like blood on the porcelain surfaces. I have found the source of these spots to be tiny, black, curved things that, when gotten wet, dissolve and turn red. Does anyone have any idea what these black things are?

Answers:

These are flea feces. Kitty has fleas, and she is tracking their droppings all over your home - on your floors/carpets, bedding - and anywhere else she sleeps, walks, or lies. The fleas live off of the blood of their host. Their droppings are digested blood - this is why they turn red when they come in contact with water.

Advantage works well - but other store bought flea products can work also.

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Sounds very like flea poop to me. Grab some flea spray and see if it stops!

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Does my cat have fleas?

During grooming cats eat fleas in their coat, making them difficult to find. An itchy cat, or insect bites on human ankles, may be the only signs of infestation. The best way to demonstrate the presence of fleas is to place the cat on a sheet of white paper and comb it meticulously. A fine-toothed flea comb may trap one or two fleas in the brushings. 'Flea dirt' - flea excrement consisting of undigested cat blood - can usually be found. These are characteristically black and comma shaped. When placed on damp cotton wool 'flea dirt' slowly dissolves producing bloody streaks.