The presence of ticks on cats not only causes the cats to be uncomfortable, they cause health problems for the cats as well.
Ticks infestation can happen even if you have tried to keep your cat indoors most of the time.
If you want your cat to be healthy, it is important that you keep it free of ticks.
Ticks are parasites that carry diseases which can be transmitted to your cat when they feed on its blood.
Hence, it is important that you act immediately to get rid of ticks on cats to prevent the problem from getting worse.
Trying to remove the ticks manually with a pincer or comb is time-consuming and not very ineffective.
You may not be able to remove all the existing ticks from your cat.
Furthermore, this method is only capable of removing the adult ticks.
The most effective way to get rid of ticks on cats is to use a good quality topical tick and flea treatment solution.
A good quality treatment solution must be able to kill not only adult ticks on cats but also its eggs and larvae to prevent re-infestation.
Usually the treatment solutions sold are meant for protection from 3 to 6 months.
All you need to do is to apply a single dose once a month.
So, if you purchase a six-dose supply, it will be able to offer your cat protection against infestation for half a year.
You need to ensure that your cat is dry when applying such solution.
The best place to apply the solution is between your cat's shoulder blades because this is the toughest spot for the cat to lick.
Make sure you have read and understood the instructions before applying the treatment on your cat.
Certain products may not be suitable for young kittens or cats that are pregnant or nursing, so be sure that you read the labels carefully.