Cats & Parasites

Katie Virtue
Apr 1
1 min read

As we learned with dogs…as temperatures rise, so does pest activity. Indoor cats are not immune to fleas, ticks, and other parasites. The risk may be lower, but it’s never zero. Humans are capable of bringing pests into the household, so it’s important to keep our cats protected. Outdoor cats are highly susceptible to parasites.

For cats, we also need to be aware of contagious diseases such as Feline Leukaemia (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) from fights, and other upper respiratory infections.

Talk with your veterinarian about how to keep your cat safe!

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