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Flea & Tick

Everything you need to know about fleas and ticks on cats

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Prevention

Flea and Tick Prevention and Treatment for Cats
by
Lauren Jones, VMD
When to Start Flea and Tick Prevention for Kittens
by
Jennifer Grota, DVM
Safety Tips for Using Flea and Tick Treatment Products on Cats
by
Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

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by
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by
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by
Jamie Lovejoy, DVM

All Flea & Tick Articles

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by
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by
Barri J. Morrison, DVM
The 9 Best Flea and Tick Medications for Cats in 2024, Recommended by Vets
by
PetMD Vet Advisory Panel
11 Home Remedies for Fleas and Ticks That Actually Don’t Work
by
PetMD Editorial
Can I Reapply Flea Treatment Early?
by
Liz Bales, VMD
5 Ways Indoor Cats Can Get Fleas
by
Barri J. Morrison, DVM
Flea and Tick Medicine Poisoning in Cats
by
Veronica Higgs, DVM
Best Flea and Tick Prevention for Kittens
by
Jennifer Coates, DVM
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