My cat is scratching his neck and has tiny black bugs. Are they fleas?

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For about 3 weeks now m cat has been scratching himself crazy especially in the neck area. I had my cat since he was 3 months old and have not had this problem until i recently moved. I got him a flea collar and a spray that kills, and or prevents fleas and ticks. That still wasn't working I checked his fur and spreading the fur in his neck exposed (Not a lot) tiny little black bugs crawling around. unfortanltley I cannot attached photos at the moment. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 months and 23 days old

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. If you are seeing little black bugs crawling around, then Chance has fleas. Most flea collars do not work & sprays are not very effective. You will be better off using a topical like Advantage for cats, Frontline GOLD or Bravecto topical for cats ( this one lasts 3 months ). Only after the flea problem is addressed can you start doing something about the itching ( which may very well resolve once the fleas are gone ). Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat is scratching his neck and has tiny black bugs. Are they fleas?

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