{"id":823,"date":"2016-08-03T04:44:29","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T04:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/blog\/?p=823"},"modified":"2019-06-27T09:31:10","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T09:31:10","slug":"flea-tick-preventive-treatments-safe-unsafe-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/flea-tick-preventive-treatments-safe-unsafe-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Flea and Tick Preventive Treatments that are Safe or Unsafe for Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During summers, fleas and ticks are a major cause of concern for both cats and dogs. Hence, every pet owner gets relevant flea and tick preventative treatments for their pets that can get rid of the irritation caused by these pesky parasites. But there are certain dog flea and tick preventive treatments that can be harmful to your cat. There are two common ways cats get sick from flea and tick products for dogs:<\/p>\n<p>1. The pet owner smears a dog-only flea and tick preventative product to the cat not realizing it is dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>2. The pet owner applies the treatment as directed, but soon after the application the dog comes in contact with a cat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Topical Products That Are Safe For Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Topical or spot-on treatments are one of the most popular products available. There are certain treatments that are safe for cats let us look at them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flea and tick products containing Fipronil including the brand Frontline is available over the counter and is extremely safe for cats if you purchase cat-specific product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Products consisting of Selamectin including the brand Revolution can be purchased only after getting veterinarian prescription and is extremely safe for cats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Products containing Imidacloprid including the brand Advantage can be assessed over the counter and is safe for cats if you purchase the cat version of the product and not dog version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Topical Products That Are Not Safe For Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are certain flea and tick products that contain Permethrin encompassing brand names like K9 Advantix and Activyl Tick Plus which are extremely toxic for cats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Flea &amp; Tick Collars That Are Not Safe For Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most of the dog flea and tick collars available in the market consists of permethrin that assists in repelling insects. But they are extremely poisonous for cats. Collars like Scalibor and Preventic are recommended only for dogs and not for cats as they are extremely lethal on the lives of cats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Oral Prescription Treatments That Are Safe For Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Oral prescription treatments can be availed only after giving veterinarian prescription. Oral treatment like <strong>Capstar<\/strong> consisting <strong>Nitenpyram<\/strong> is safe to be used on cats if you purchase cat-specific products. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/program-for-cats\/flea-and-tick-control-treatment-22.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=flea-tick-preventive-treatments-safe-unsafe-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Program flea tablets<\/strong><\/span><\/a> containing <strong>Lufenuron<\/strong> is extremely safe on cats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/capstar-for-cats\/flea-and-tick-control-treatment-25.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=flea-tick-preventive-treatments-safe-unsafe-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-825 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Capstar-For-Cats-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Capstar For Cats\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Capstar-For-Cats-300x300.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Capstar-For-Cats-150x150.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Capstar-For-Cats-270x270.jpeg 270w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Capstar-For-Cats-207x207.jpeg 207w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Capstar-For-Cats-75x75.jpeg 75w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Capstar-For-Cats.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Oral Prescription Treatments That Are Not Safe For Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brands like Bravecto containing Fluralaner is only intended to be used on dogs and its use on cats can result in hazardous consequences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a cat owner, it is your duty to ensure that a product that is specifically for cats need to be used and directed as per the product label. Remember, if the product is available in dog and cat formulation, it does not mean that they can be interchanged. Even if the pet size is the same!!! Before selecting a flea and tick preventative product it is important to consult with your veterinarian who will be able to suggest a safe product for your kitty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Note<\/strong><\/span>: All prescription products are also more effective than over the counter treatments.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During summers, fleas and ticks are a major cause of concern for both cats and dogs. Hence, every pet owner gets relevant flea and tick preventative treatments for their pets that can get rid of the irritation caused by these pesky parasites. 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