Aristocat Living

Lady Carmel hates to bring up unpleasant subjects but it must be discussed. Fleas and ticks are horrible pests and can make an aristocats life miserable. The itching and scratching makes one look so common.

When I was a kitten living in Acorn Manor we were never bothered by insects.  My mother and father, in their wisdom, simply banished them from the kingdom. It was such a sensible idea that I proclaimed a similar edict at Quaint Cottage.

Unfortunately, some of these rebellious subjects refused to comply and stayed in the garden and woods behind the residence.

I personally have never been infected by fleas. They wouldn’t dare violate the Royal  Presence and actually bite me.  Besides, my personal Veterinarian says my Royal skin emits an essence that repels them.

But for those of you not lucky enough to be in my position, Andi’s friends at the Accentuate Writer’s Forum have the following advice.

http://www.accentuateservices.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=3439&page=1#pid39698

Now ticks are another matter. They do dare to attack me from time to time when I go out hunting. (A post for another day)

Andi uses Frontline  on my fur and it works pretty well although I detest the smell of it. If one of those dreadful creatures does latch on, Andi or Gus pull it out with tweezers. They make sure to get the whole head out.

Well that’s as much unpleasantness as I can deal with in one post. I need a good grooming after this discussion.. Ta-ta