We’ve all heard the old saying that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Nothing could be truer in the context of a potential flea or tick infestation of your cat and home.
Fleas and ticks expose your cat to numerous parasite-borne diseases. The best way to solve a flea and tick problem is to prevent one in the first place. Being proactive is the best practice.
Always make it a year-round practice to use flea and tick topical drops or a collar on your cat. Dr. Melinda recommends Hartz® UltraGuard Pro® Flea & Tick Drops for Cats or Hartz® UltraGuard Plus™ Cat collars. Just because these parasites are more prevalent during the hot summer months does not mean you can’t develop a problem in the winter. Additionally, use Hartz® UltraGuard™ Yard Spray to minimize exposure to fleas and ticks.
If unfortunately you find yourself with a flea problem, act quickly as this can turn into a full-blown infestation in no time. Here is a handy solution check-list:
Always make it a year-round practice to use a flea and tick topical drop or collar on your pet.
Use Hartz® UltraGuard® Pro Topical drops especially if you know your cat is in areas where fleas often thrive, including your own yard.
Minimize yourpet’s exposureoutdoors
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