My cat has orange or yellow bugs on his fur what are they and how can i get rid of them?

Question

THEY are small but not tiny orange or yellow there are thousands of them

Answer 1

take your cat to the vet asap they could be ticks of some kind and some are not even healthy for you

Answer 2

Is your cat an outside cat at all?  If so better read the link I provided below and seek a vet as soon as you can for proper diagnosis.

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"Cat Parasites - Mites

The kinds of mite that can affect a cat's skin are generally known as mange. The harvest or bracken mite appears in the fall and the larvae of this cat parasite will settle where the coat of your cat is thinnest, such as the underbelly, the face, the genitals and between the toes.

The larvae, yellowish orange in color, are just visible to the naked eye. They swell to about three times their normal size when they have finished feeding. The larvae cause irritation which the cat scratches and bites at, causing further irritation and the development of round damp sores. Infestation of mites is highly contagious and can transfer from cats to humans. Best treated with insecticidal preparations, consult your vet. "