Why does my cat have black specks, but no flea dirt residue?

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Hi, I was petting my cat and found these black/beige specks on her. I thought it might be fleas or flea dust but the images I found are not quite what this stuff is. I did the damn paper towel test and there was no residue on the paper towel. What is it? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It definitely looks like flea dirt. If you search through the coat quickly, you may see them scampering around. You can also try using a flea comb to find them. The article below has some good tips for finding them and treating for fleas. https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-get-rid-of-fleas/ I hope that helps and all is well with Yuki.

Why does my cat have black specks, but no flea dirt residue?

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