Tick Killer for Cats

According to Pet Health Information, ticks are small parasitic insects that feed off a cat's blood. Pet owners want to protect their cat from the danger of ticks. They can often cause serious infection. Fortunately, there are a variety of solutions that will keep a cat tick free.

  1. Products for Tick Removal

    • According to E Pet Supply, individuals can use sprays to eliminate ticks on a cat. One popular spray is called Petcor. Petcor kills a variety of parasites. The spray can be used on both cats and kittens. Another popular product line that can kill ticks is Frontline.

    Prevention

    • Once the ticks are eliminated from a cat, it's important that pet owners take precautionary measures against the parasites. Pet owners should spray outdoor areas such as under trees, decks and shrubs to eliminate ticks. Indoors, pet owners can spray underneath furniture and at the baseboards of a home to help with tick control.

    Warning

    • Pet owners should also make sure that the tick killer they use is acceptable for cats. According to Simple Steps, some tick killers are extremely toxic to cats and contain chemicals that could make a cat ill. There are also things that pet owners can do to control ticks without the use of chemicals. Regular bathing, vacuuming and maintaining outdoor areas can reduce a cat's chances of getting ticks.