Why Is Flea and Tick Treatment and Prevention Important for Cats? Fleas and ticks are known as ectoparasitesparasites that live on the outside of the host animal. Both fleas and ticks survive by taking a blood meal, which means they must bite their host to draw blood for food.
Outdoor cats are at high risk for fleas year-round and should be on consistent flea prevention. Prescription flea treatments are veterinarian-recommended and often provide broader, longer-lasting protection than OTC options.
Young kittens, senior cats, cats with underlying health issues, and cats with hypothermia also have an increased risk for flea and tick preventive toxicity. Pyrethrin and pyrethroid toxicity affects your cats nervous system, and can be deadly without treatment.
Currently, most flea and tick preventatives for cats are topical treatments. If youre interested in oral treatments, youll have fewer options to choose from.The following are our veterinarian-approved recommendations for flea and tick treatment and prevention in cats.
Preventing Fleas in Indoor Cats. Prevention is always easier than treatment. These steps will help you protect your cat and your home: Regular grooming: Use a flea comb to check around the neck, belly, and tail. Grooming also helps keep your cats coat healthy.
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