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Flea & Tick

Everything you need to know about fleas and ticks on cats

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6 Types of Tick-Borne Disease in Cats
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Michael Kearley, DVM

What Is Tick-Borne Disease in Cats?Most people have heard of Lyme Disease, and unfortunately some may have suffered from the disease themselves. But did you know that Lyme disease can affect cats as well?...

How To Use a Flea Comb on Cats
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Amanda Simonson, DVM

Fleas are pesky blood-sucking parasites that cause frustration for cats and pet parents alike. It’s important to regularly check your cat for fleas they may have picked up from another pet or from the...

How To Choose the Best Tick Prevention for Cats
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Michael Kearley, DVM

Ticks and tick-borne diseases pose a significant health threat to cats, even cats kept indoors. Fortunately, there are many ways you can protect your feline friend. Being familiar with the different types...

Flea Infestation Guide: How to Kill and Get Rid of Fleas
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PetMD Editorial

Fleas are tiny but the suffering they bring to pets can be huge. The only way to stay ahead of a flea infestation is to practice flea prevention year-round, according to Dr. Cynthia Cox of the Shalit-Glazer...

How to Remove a Tick From a Cat
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Geneva Pagliai, DVM

Knowing how to remove a tick from your cat is important for their health—and also for yours. Tick-borne diseases can spread to your cat as soon as 24 hours after the tick attaches. Some of these diseases,...

Cat Scratch Fever in Cats
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Melissa Boldan, DVM

What Is Cat Scratch Fever?For many of us, “cat scratch fever” brings to mind Ted Nugent’s ’70s rock classic. But cat scratch fever is more than just a catchy song; it’s a condition called bartonellosis....

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