How to Keep Ticks off Your Cat

Ticks can be a serious problem for your cat because they are disease-spreading parasites. When you allow your cat outdoors, there is always a greater risk of your cat getting ticks. However, all cats can potentially gets ticks even if they are strictly indoors. If your cat does get a tick, you will need to remove it properly to avoid pushing poison inside your cat. The best thing for your cat is to prevent him from getting ticks.

Things You'll Need

  • Tick collar
  • Cat carrier
  • Topical medication
  • Tweezers
  • Gloves
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make your cat an indoor cat. When cats are outdoors, they are much more likely to get ticks. If you cannot keep the cat indoors, keep a tick collar on him at all times and check his skin every few days, especially the areas with little or no fur.

    • 2

      Supervise your cat when going outdoors. Cats can enjoy the outdoors as long as you always supervise them and the area is fenced in. Do not let your cat in tall grass or wooded areas because this is where ticks are commonly found.

    • 3

      Keep your cat in the cat carrier when traveling. Some areas have a high tick population.

    • 4

      Apply a topical medication that protects against ticks once a month between your cat's shoulder blades. Consult with your veterinarian to choose the best option for your cat.

    • 5

      Inspect your cat for ticks, just to be safe, even if you have taken precautions. If you do find a tick, put on gloves and remove it immediately with tweezers that are placed as close to your cat's skin as possible so that you can pull away all of the tick's body. If you don't remove it right away, the tick could jump off before you get to it and end up laying eggs in your home.