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Do Cats Need Deworming in Winter?
Parasites stay active even in winter, so year-round deworming matters. Fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms can all affect cats during the cold months, and several safe topical and systemic products are available.
Cat Deworming Schedule and Precautions
Parasites are among the few diseases preventable by routine care; timely deworming is key to a cat's health.
How to Use Revolution (Selamectin) on Cats
Dog flea or tick products are not recommended for cats, because certain ingredients are toxic to cats. However, the product Dog Revolution (selamectin) is safe for cats if the dose is appropriate. This article explains how to use the dog-strength product on cats to save money.
How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs
A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.
Cat Deworming: Methods and Timing
Parasites are among the few cat illnesses you can actually prevent. A regular deworming schedule protects your cat — and since many parasites are zoonotic, it protects you too. Here is what to know about internal and external parasites and when to treat.
How to Deworm a Teddy (Toy Poodle)
Teddies need monthly parasite control—one internal and one external treatment—with the product chosen by season and risk. Dogs that roam grass in summer need tick protection, while a standard flea drop and a broad-spectrum tablet cover most everyday needs.
Common Parasites That Affect Dogs
Dog parasites split into internal, living in the gut, and external, on the skin. Roundworms, hookworms, heartworm, and tapeworms live inside; mange mites, ticks, and fleas live on the surface, and each brings its own risk.
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