Fleas and ticks on cats aren’t a one-size fits-all problem. Catster’s team surveyed pros across the U.S. to get information on regional pests and specific cat flea and tick treatments for by area. “It is a common misconception that fleas and ticks have a season,” Dr. Michelle Matusicky, DVM, says. “They have a life cycle that is constantly replicating.”
Source: Catster, May 7, 2018. Link.
Ticks and fleas appear all over the United States, but each region of the United States has some differences. For specific, regional information about fleas and ticks by area, check out the guides below:
1. Northwest Guide to Fleas and Ticks on Cats
2. Southwest Guide to Fleas and Ticks on Cats
3. Midwest Guide to Fleas and Ticks on Cats
4. Southeast Guide to Fleas and Ticks on Cats
5. Northeast Guide to Fleas and Ticks on Cats
Also see: 9 methods of natural flea control for cats, Catster, May 8, 2018. Link.
INSIGHTS: These are good resources to share with cat owners. Consider using them as topics for a team meeting. You may be surprised at how differently individuals in your team think about feline parasiticides and prevention. Some of the natural flea control methods may be appropriate in conjunction with parasiticides.
Don’t forget that AHD Sponsor Ceva Animal Health launched Catego™ in March 2017, the first fast-acting flea and tick topical parasiticide made specifically for cats. Ceva is supporting Catego™ with a fun commercial. Link.