Feline Pediculosis
 
Lice are parasites that live on the skin. Left unchecked, they can grow to be an infestation on the cat’s body. Lice are actually very small insects that feed by chewing on the skin of the animal they are infesting, in this case, the cat. They are not as common as fleas; they are most often seen in situations where sanitary practices are poor.
 
Symptoms and Types of Cat Lice
 
Symptoms seen in infested cats include:
 

Excessive itchiness, scratching
A dry scruffy-looking coat