The outcome of this flea debacle really depends upon what kind of flea has had the misfortune of getting involved with Chantal and all her little props/hangers-on/friends(lol)/pets and general hovel.
Call me uninformed but I suspect there are such a thing as Camel fleas which will not last long using human or cat blood. Cat fleas are a distinct possibility. She’s always touching those strays….in which case they will decimate Julia given the chance and make her miserable. Actual human fleas are rare….but who knows. They live in the armpit of planet Earth so ….well. *shrug*.
One things for sure. Julia needs treatment. Whatever kind of flea she may have they need to be stamped out as soon as possible. They cause skin diseases, allergies, itching…….scratching, open wounds, pain and infection.
CHANTAL! Get your mind right! You have a responsibility to Julia and a chance to prove that you can do nice things for others. If you are lazy and leave the status quo…..I hope you get bitten to distraction.
AND NO. Fleas are not ‘the natural status quo. They are dangerous. They are treatable and absolutely a call to action for your animal care.
Use your vets advice. Use your vets suggested products.
and also use this as a way to bond with your cat. It is a primitive instinct. This is embarrassing but I want to be honest. When children are say —6 -7, approx, it is a natural tendency to spend time around a parent (assuming a close parental bond) liking to spend time brushing their elders hair and removing dandruff, etc……humans haven’t lost the ‘grooming’ instinct.
Lately I would not want to touch any other humans (humans/scabies (
on the rise)…but the human instinct to groom is still there instilled right back to when our ancestors had feathers and webbed feet.). If you truly like/love someone…..pick their skin parasites off!.?…………(and drown them in soapy water….ok?
“ I don’t know whether the ‘flea’ narrative’ is true. As I said. It would not surprise me. Fleas kill vulnerable (post surgery, malnourished, lonely, sad, confused, low- immune system cats and kittens.)
There are cat lovers watching you. And, yes, there are Chantal lovers watching you. Just please, please make sure you are doing the right thing with regards to your sweet cat. I hope she’s fine by now!? But we would love to know. She doesn’t need your “manual help”. She needs rest, love, treats and more love. It’s easy. Julia is beautiful. Please give her everything she deserves. Vets, inoculation, check -up, and love. …(food and drink of course.) but also, cuddles.
No. Julia doesn’t seem to like her much. She sits alone. She doesn’t snuggle (at all, as far as we have seen. Does she look like a happy cat?
* I don’t think so.
SHE GOT DAT BOMBASTIC…. SIDE EYE!
Poor ,Julia. Then, Chantal and Salah, don’t care beyond Julia appearing every so often to prove how much they’re taking care of her and love her…………..
zz. ONE SUGGESTION…….GET RID OF THE FLEAS. THEY ARE MORE DAMAGING THAN YOU KNOW.
Next phase will be the “Butter won’t melt in pious one’s mouth”. She is so good that God has taken particular interest in her and her scuba gear (plus no reading of the Quran) has absolved her of all her past problems, crimes, and misdemeanours. Don’t care. Just hope Julia is happy and healthy,