My cat has black dots, itchy neck, and dark skin. Is it fleas?

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Hi, my cat has these tiny black dots. I couldn't wipe them off. They are spreading and my cat's neck skin turned dark in color. He itch his neck a lot. Hair around those dots doesn't seem to grow as well. He did wore a dirty collar 5 months ago but, I took it off from him - no collar now. He also likes to lay on the grass and dirt. He is a 10-12 month old Persian-Himalayan. I live in a tropical climate. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 25 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm wondering if this is flea dirt and Caramel has fleas. I can give you a flea treatment program for him. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.

My cat has black dots, itchy neck, and dark skin. Is it fleas?

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