Tick-Proofing Your Cat: Prevent Ticks, Fleas & Lice
Fleas and ticks are pesky critters that can make your cat’s life miserable. They can cause skin problems and hair loss and even make your cat sick. Thankfully, there are some actions you can take to prevent these pests from taking over your home.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tick prevention tips to keep your pets safe and clean. So read on if you want to learn more about how to protect your beloved feline friend from these unwanted guests!
Types Of Tick Infections In Cats
These are the main types of infections that ticks can transmit to cats:
- Lyme Disease
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Haemobartonellosis
- Tularemia
- Cytauxzoonosis
- Babesiosis
How To Tick-Proof Your Cat?
Here are some tips to prevent ticks, fleas and lice from attacking your felines:
- Keep your cat indoors as much as possible.
- If your cat goes outside, check them for ticks when they come back in.
- Use a tick-prevention product on your cat. Many different types of products are available, so talk to your veterinarian to find the best one for your cat.
- Keep your grass and bushes trimmed so that ticks have fewer places to hide.
- Check your cat’s bedding and sleeping areas regularly for ticks.
- Vacuum regularly to remove ticks hiding in your carpets or upholstery.
Symptoms Of A Tick-Born Disease:
The symptoms of a tick-borne disease will depend on the specific disease. However, some general symptoms to look out for include:
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Lameness
- Swelling of the lymph nodes
- Difficulty breathing
Remember, early diagnosis and treatment are important for the best chance of a full recovery.
Ticks Are Gone With Only 3 Drops Of Zo Guard Plus!
Zo Guard Plus is an essential oil blend that helps keep fleas, ticks, and mosquitos away from your family and pets! You can find a 3 doses package at Fix & Feed stores. We carry all sorts of animal products to keep for tick prevention. The Zo Guard Plus has the same active ingredients as the Frontline Plus but exclusively for cats.
If you’d like to purchase this water and sun-resistant tick prevention product, visit one of our 4 stores in Texas! You can also contact us for more info about tick, fleas, and lice prevention products.