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Understanding the Importance of Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats
How do cats get fleas and ticks?
Fleas and ticks usually come from being outside, but we can carry them in on ourselves from being outside or from being in a household with pets that have fleas and ticks.
Dr. Brittany Bueter
Hebron Animal Hospital
Why is prevention of fleas and ticks so important?
What are some of the signs and symptoms of flea and tick infestations on my cat?What are some possible diseases that can be transmitted by fleas and ticks?What are the most effective flea and tick treatments for cats?Is year-round prevention needed for cats?What’s the difference between flea dirt and regular dirt?Is there a specific test to diagnose tick-borne diseases?If my dog is on prevention, does my cat need any prevention as well?If one pet in the household has fleas, will others probably get fleas as well?Are there any home remedies to prevent fleas and ticks?Can my indoor-only cat get fleas or ticks?