Flea & Tick Prevention: Keeping Your Cat Safe from Fleas & Ticks

Unfortunately, fleas and ticks can be a major problem for cats. This is especially true for outdoor or semi-outdoor cats but even indoor cats can still suffer from these parasites. The good news is that fleas and ticks are quite preventable. If you visit your local pet shop or work with a “veterinarian near me,” you can use flea and tick prevention medicines, including oral medications, that will greatly reduce the risk of your feline getting infested with these nasty parasites. If you need help with parasite prevention, schedule an appointment with us at Firestone Animal Hospital in Downey, CA.

Outdoors and In, Fleas and Ticks Are a Problem

If you have an outdoor cat and he or she is not protected against fleas and ticks, you may end up with a serious problem on your hands. Your cat could bring these parasites inside and, from there, they could attack not only other pets but even the people in your house. Outdoor cats should be protected against fleas and ticks.

All indoor cats should be treated to prevent fleas and ticks as well. While the issue may not be quite as pressing as with an outdoor cat, it’s still important to keep them protected. One reason is that your indoor cat could somehow end up outside. If so, he could bring fleas and ticks back in. Additionally, ticks and fleas can make their way indoors. While most fleas struggle to thrive on humans, they can quickly find themselves at home on your cat.

Dealing with a Parasite Infestation

If it’s too late for prevention, a vet at an animal clinic can help you treat an existing infestation. Unfortunately, dealing with a cat's skin parasites can be challenging. Although shampoos can be effective, many cats will fight against taking a bath. Moreover, parasites may hide in furniture or your cat's bed. Then they can hop back on your cat after he is done with the bath. A vet at our animal clinic can help you get rid of these parasites for good.

Get Vet Care and Parasite Prevention from a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital

Need assistance with parasite prevention from a “veterinarian near me” at an animal hospital, stop by our team at Firestone Animal Hospital in Downey, CA. Call us at (562) 928-1341 for vet care from our animal clinic.