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Do Cats Need Deworming in Winter?

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.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021
Cat Deworming Schedule and Precautions

Cat Deworming Schedule and Precautions

Parasites are among the few diseases preventable by routine care; timely deworming is key to a cat's health.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
How to Use Revolution (Selamectin) on Cats

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.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Cat Deworming: Methods and Timing

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.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021
How to Remove Fleas From a 1.5-Month-Old Cat

How to Remove Fleas From a 1.5-Month-Old Cat

A young kitten's fleas are best handled with a vet-approved topical drop, a fine comb, and a clean home. Disinfect the environment and keep up prevention so they do not return.

Pet Health 📅 November 30, 2020
How to Remove Fleas from Your Dog

How to Remove Fleas from Your Dog

Dogs love corners and grass, exactly where fleas thrive, so without preventive deworming they pick fleas up easily. Fleas itch and can carry other infections, and their eggs resist killing, so treat the dog and the home together. Regular deworming is the lasting fix.

Pet Health 📅 November 10, 2020
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Fleas

How to Tell If Your Cat Has Fleas

Cats love squeezing into corners, and fleas love corners too, so without preventive deworming a cat picks them up easily. Fleas bite and itch, and they can also carry other parasites and infections. Knowing the signs and treating the home as well as the cat keeps them gone.

Pet Health 📅 November 10, 2020
How to Remove Fleas from Your Cat

How to Remove Fleas from Your Cat

Not seeing fleas does not mean they are gone; eggs may hide in the coat. Watch for constant licking, restlessness, and anemia, then treat with monthly parasite control, daily vacuuming, and hot-washed bedding.

Pet Health 📅 November 10, 2020
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Dog: Effective Removal Methods

How to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Dog: Effective Removal Methods

Fleas are blood-feeding external parasites that make dogs itch, damage the skin, and can spread other infections. Effective removal means treating the dog, disinfecting the home, and repeating the process because flea eggs are hard to kill and resist a single treatment.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Cat

How to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Cat

Fleas show up as black specks in the coat, red skin, and constant scratching. Clear them with good hygiene, a flea shampoo or topical treatment, and a clean home — plus the usual folk rinses. Regular deworming and a tidy space prevent them returning.

Pet Health 📅 October 31, 2020