Not sure which option for tick or flea control is best for your cat?
Some cats hate having their flea & tick treatments applied, so take our quiz below to see what option would suit you and your cat best. Then ask your vet about the options they have available.
You can also Download our full Vet Questions Guide here.
Treating ticks and fleas on cats
Treating ticks and fleas doesn't have to be stressful or disruptive for you or your cat, there are many different options available that are designed specifically for cats, making treatment hassle and stress-free for you both.
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Not sure how to ask your vet about the other options available for tick and flea control?
Here are some useful questions to ask your vet at your cat's next visit - just screenshot these to take them with you:
- My cat lives indoors and does not go out; do I still need to treat them for ticks and fleas?
- My cat tries to escape when I try to treat for ticks and fleas. Are there other options?
- What treatment options are available to treat my cat for ticks and fleas?
- Is there a different way to treat my cat for ticks and fleas other than collars or spot-ons?
- Are there tablet options for tick and flea treatments that can be given to my cat at home?
- What treatment option might be less stressful or disruptive for my cat?
Why is it so important to protect your cat against fleas and ticks?
Ticks and fleas can be irritating for your pet as these tiny parasites hide in their fur and feed on their blood. The bites can be irritating and make pets itch, but in some cases they also spread nasty diseases. Therefore regular flea and tick protection is important to keep pets healthy and prevent infestations in your home.
There are actually than 2,000 different species of flea and 900 species of ticks in the world - and both fleas & ticks are prevalent in the UK.
Fleas & ticks are not fussy and will feed on many different hosts (including dogs, cats and humans!) to find a blood meal.
Fleas can spread Bartonella, or cat scratch disease, as well as tapeworms, while ticks can spread Lyme disease between animals as well as humans.
Adult fleas can survive without a meal for up to 2 weeks and larvae & pupae can for about 3 months - but ticks can survive up to 2 years!
While both fleas and ticks prefer warmth and humidity, they can survive both drought and low temperatures - even as low as -7C for ticks!
While both fleas and ticks live outside, they can easily be carried into the home on humans and animals, such as other pets or even rodents.
You and your cat might benefit from a stress-free flea and tick treatment available from your vet.
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