10 Flea and Tick Treatments for Cats: Your Veterinarian's Choice
We tell you how to protect your cat from fleas and ticks and remove insects if the animal is already infected. We are sharing a list of 10 effective veterinary medications to make it easier for you to choose.
How dangerous are fleas for cats?
Even homebody cats who never go outside are not protected from fleas. The insects are very tenacious, they live not only on the street, but also in basements and entrances - the larvae can get into the house on your shoes or on the fur of another pet if there is a dog at home. Animals need flea and tick prevention all year round.
Possible consequences of fleas if your pet is not treated:
1. Anemia, or anemia, is dangerous for small kittens. In large numbers, fleas can drink a lot of blood.
2. Nervousness - severe itching and discomfort makes the animal irritable and can lead to exhaustion.
3. Allergies - along with the flea’s saliva, substances enter the bloodstream that irritate the skin and cause an allergic reaction.
4. Worms - fleas often carry worm eggs.
5. Infections - an infection can get into the wound from a bite or scratch when scratching. Fleas themselves carry typhus, encephalitis and other diseases.
Treat your animal for fleas, even if you only find one insect. Parasites multiply quickly and bite strongly, the fur becomes dull and unkempt, and bald patches appear on the pet’s body.
Why are fleas dangerous?
Top 10 insectoacaricidal agents for cats
Veterinary medications for fleas and ticks work thanks to active ingredients - insecticides and acaricides. The substances kill and repel parasites at different stages of their development, including the larval stage.
The Garfield veterinarian has selected a rating of insectoacaricidal drugs taking into account their effectiveness, to make it easier for you to find the right one for your pet.
Drops Merial Broadline Spot-On
Tick and flea collar Elanco Foresto
MSD Animal Health Bravecto Plus Drops
Drops Merial Frontline Combo
Drops KRKA Fiprist Combo
Ecoprom Inspector Quadro K drops for cats 4-8 kg
Spray Merial Frontline
Drops KRKA Fiprist
Collar against ticks and fleas Ecoprom Inspector
Apicenna Dana ultra drops for cats and kittens over 4 kg
