10 Ways to Stop Ticks from Biting Your Cat
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Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

By Jennifer Kvamme, DVM Removing ticks is undoubtedly one of the least fun summertime activities we have to look forward to every year. Not only are these blood-suckers nasty to look at, all filled up...

Can Cats Get Lyme Disease?
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Ashley Gallagher, DVM

Lyme disease was first reported in the late 1970s and despite intense research over the last several decades there is still much that is not understood about this disease.  We know it can cause significant...

Do Cats Need Protection from Ticks?
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Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

Ticks are not just a problem for dogs. In fact, according to veterinary parasitologist Dr. Susan Little, “cats are very susceptible to tick infestations.” Cats aren’t just magically able to groom them...

About the Cat Flea
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PetMD Editorial

Cat Flea - Ctenocephalides felisCat fleas are by far the most common, abundant, and widespread flea species on the planet. Cat fleas aren’t the only species of flea that can be found on domestic cats (and...

Fleas, Ticks, and Feral Cats: What’s Being Done?
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PetMD Editorial

By Maura McAndrew The Humane Society estimates that there are around 30 to 40 million community cats (a combination of feral and stray cats) living in the United States today. That’s a huge number, particularly...

Places Ticks Might Hide on Your Cat
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PetMD Editorial

By Kate Hughes Of all the creepy crawlies you might find on your cat, ticks may be the creepiest and crawliest. These parasites give many owners the willies, and with pretty good cause—they carry several...