Keeping Your Indoor Cat Safe and Sound!
As the sun starts shining and the days get warmer, it’s time to think about our furry friends and the pesky pests that come with the lovely spring weather. Fleas and ticks can be a real nuisance, and it’s super important to keep your indoor cat protected! Even if your kitty never sets foot outside, these critters can sneak in on our clothes, shoes, or even other pets.
Why Fleas and Ticks Are a Big Deal for Cats
Fleas and ticks can cause some serious health issues for our feline companions. They can lead to annoying itching, skin irritations, and even flea allergy dermatitis. In Brisbane, the common cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, can carry tapeworms that are harmful if your cat accidentally ingests them. And let’s not forget about ticks! Effects of the paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) can be seen in just 3-5 days. Yikes!
How to Spot Fleas and Ticks
Keeping an eye on your indoor kitty for fleas and ticks is a must! Use a fine-toothed flea comb and check those favourite spots—like the neck, tail, and belly—for fleas or their tell-tale flea dirt (tiny black specks). Ticks love to hide out near the ears, neck, and between the toes, so give those areas a good look too. If you spot a tick, use a tick-removal tool or tweezers to carefully remove it, then take your cat to the Vet immediately for assessment.
Top Tips for Prevention
Regular grooming, using flea and tick treatments, and keeping your home clean are the best ways to protect your cat. Remember, even indoor cats can pick up fleas and ticks from open windows or from us humans bringing them inside. It’s crucial to treat all pets in the household to keep those pesky pests at bay! We recommend the use of Bravecto Plus and Revolution Plus for Cats. You should also use Popantel Tapewormer to get on top of those tapeworms.
Join Us in Supporting Furry Friends
At Furry Friends, we’re all about rescuing and caring for indoor cats. Your support, whether through adoption or donations, helps us provide vital care and preventative treatments, especially during this busy flea and tick season. Did you know that a $25 donation covers flea treatments for vulnerable cats? With your help, we can ensure they stay healthy while waiting for their forever homes. Support Us Here
Let’s work together to keep our cats happy and healthy this spring!🐾