Hi,
We have 2 tabby cats both named Maggie. 1 has been scratching/grooming until she bleeds. The other is completely unaffected.
Are some mites non-contagious or could something else be going on here?
Thanks in advance
Non-contagious Mites
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Re: Non-contagious Mites
Could be harvest mites, but is more likely to be a flea or similar allergy. Some animals are far more sensitive to the presence of fleas than others. Many flea treatments require the fleas to bite for them to be affected - for a sensitive cat a contact insecticide may be a better bet. I would talk to your vet - your cat will need something to calm down the inflammation, and your vet can advise on probable causes and treatment.