Effective Cat Flea & Worming Treatment
Keep your favourite kitty healthy and free from pesky parasites with our range of cat flea and worming treatments. Our products are specially formulated to effectively eliminate fleas and worms, ensuring your cat stays happy and protected. Say goodbye to itching and discomfort, and give your cat the care they deserve.
Why Are Flea, Tick & Worming Treatments Important For Cats?
Parasites can cause serious harm to the health and well-being of cats. For example, paralysis ticks, which are common along the east coast of Australia, inject a potent toxin that causes muscle paralysis. Tick paralysis often requires prolonged, intensive treatment and can be fatal. In addition, many people think that heartworm is only an issue for dogs, but cats can get them too. While heartworm is less common in cats than dogs, feline heartworm disease is very difficult to diagnose, has no specific treatment and can cause significant tissue damage, particularly in the lungs.
Some parasites are also a health hazard for humans. - Fleas cause intense itching in both cats and people, which can lead to skin trauma from scratching. Plus, flea bites can spread disease to humans. Intestinal worms (ie hookworm, roundworm, and tapeworm) in cats can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, weight loss and anaemia, particularly in kittens. Humans can also become infected with these worms, and hookworm and roundworm in particular can cause severe disease in people. And so appropriate parasite treatment is vital for keeping both the four-legged and two-legged members of the family happy and healthy.
How Do I Know Which Flea, Tick Or Worming Treatment Is Right For My Cat?
All cats should receive treatment for fleas, heartworm, and intestinal worms. In addition, cats that live in (or visit) areas where there are paralysis ticks should receive paralysis tick prevention. Contrary to popular belief, indoor cats do need parasite treatment.
Even fully indoor cats can still be exposed to parasites as fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms can be carried inside by other pets or on clothes and shoes, and heartworm is spread by mosquitoes. Some products also cover other parasites like lungworm and mites. If you are unsure if your cat needs prevention for these other parasites, please check with your regular vet or a member of the Pet Circle Vet Squad.
How Often Do Cats Need Flea, Tick & Worming Treatment?
The frequency of parasite treatment will mostly depend on the products you are using, the parasites you need to cover, and the age of your cat. Different products will have different recommended treatment intervals, so make sure you check this carefully. If you are unsure about the appropriate worming schedule and products for your kitten or pregnant/lactating cat, please speak to your regular vet or a member of the Pet Circle Vet Squad.
Is There A Combined Flea, Tick & Worm Treatment For Cats?
The good news is there is now one true all-in-one product for feline parasite prevention NexGard Spectra Spot On for Cats . This is a monthly spot on that covers fleas, paralysis ticks, heartworm, hookworm, roundworm, and tapeworm. There are also other combination products available - most cover fleas, heartworm and intestinal worms, or fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms, but don't completely cover tapeworm. I
Cats who hunt are at greater risk of picking up tapeworm so they should receive monthly treatment, whereas 3 monthly treatment is sufficient for cats who don't hunt. To learn more about cat parasite prevention, please check out Best Flea & Tick Treatments for Cats.
