My cat goes outside and sometimes comes back wi...

Cat / Japanese Bobtail - Answered 1300 days ago

My cat goes outside and sometimes comes back with ticks. It's easy to remove 1mm size ticks, but bigger ones around 3mm bite onto the skin firmly and won't come off. Is there a good way to pry them off? I've tried skin drops on the neck, drugs you use on blankets and the body, and a collar - he tore it off in a few hours while he was outside. Please give me advice.

Zala

Mya

Japanese Bobtail, 11 months old male

Anik Datta

獣医師, BVSc & AH

Hi Zala, here is what I have to say about it, Kill fleas and ticks that are already present— Check your cat frequently for fleas and ticks. If any are found, the first step is to use an insecticide to kill the fleas and ticks. There are a number of products that can rapidly kill fleas and ticks. They include insecticidal shampoos, topical sprays and short acting systemic insecticides given orally. All are effective but they only kill the pests on your pet at the time they are treated or for very short time periods after treatment. Make sure you ask your veterinarian for a recommendation of a product to kill existing fleas and ticks. Be extremely certain to follow labeled instructions and never use a product on cats that is not labeled for cats. Prevent future fleas and ticks— So now you have killed the fleas and ticks on your cat. The next step is to prevent re-infestation. This may require a change in your cat’s lifestyle. Cats that are kept indoors are far less prone to being attacked by external parasites, however, in households with both dogs and cats, even indoor cats can still be exposed. Also effective are the use of topical products that kill fleas and ticks as well. Most such products are effective; however, the tick must feed on your cat to die.

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