Fleas and ticks aren’t just annoying—they can seriously harm your cat’s health and even threaten your household’s well-being. At The Hometown Veterinarian in Marshalltown, IA, we offer effective, year-round flea and tick prevention solutions tailored specifically for cats. Our trusted products provide comprehensive protection to keep your feline friend safe and comfortable.
Why Year-Round Flea and Tick Prevention is Essential
Many people assume that fleas and ticks are only active during warm weather. However, these parasites can persist indoors during winter months and thrive in your home. Even a single flea can quickly lead to an infestation, with one female laying up to 50 eggs per day.
Beyond the discomfort of bites, fleas and ticks can cause serious health risks to cats, including:
- Flea Allergy Dermatitis: Severe skin irritation caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva.
- Anemia: Significant blood loss from flea infestations can lead to weakness and lethargy, especially in kittens.
- Feline Infectious Anemia: A life-threatening condition caused by bacteria transmitted by fleas.
- Tapeworm Infections: Cats can ingest infected fleas while grooming, leading to intestinal parasite infestations.
- Cytauxzoonosis: A deadly tick-borne disease affecting cats, especially in some regions.
By using preventatives like NexGard Combo and Revolution, you can protect your cat from these dangers and ensure their health all year long.
Our Flea and Tick Prevention Products for Cats
At The Hometown Veterinarian, we recommend two highly effective options for flea and tick prevention in cats:
- NexGard Combo: A monthly topical treatment that protects cats from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites.
- Revolution: A monthly topical solution that provides protection against fleas, ear mites, roundworms, and hookworms.
In addition to these trusted products, our online pharmacy carries a wide range of other flea and tick preventatives, giving you even more options to meet your cat’s specific needs.
The Importance of Prevention
Preventing fleas and ticks is far safer and easier than treating infestations or managing diseases caused by these parasites. Without prevention, fleas and ticks can spread rapidly, putting your cat at risk for:
- Skin irritation and infections
- Life-threatening anemia
- Tapeworm infestations
- Tick-borne diseases, such as cytauxzoonosis
By choosing year-round prevention, you’re ensuring your cat’s comfort and protecting your home from the stress of a flea or tick infestation.
Why Choose The Hometown Veterinarian?
At The Hometown Veterinarian, we combine expert veterinary care with a compassionate, hometown touch. Here’s why pet owners in Marshalltown, IA, and surrounding areas trust us for their cats’ flea and tick prevention:
- Tailored Care for Cats: We understand the unique needs of cats and, as part of The Hometown Veterinarian Difference, offer personalized recommendations for prevention based on your cat’s lifestyle and health.
- Proven Products You Can Trust: With options like NexGard Combo and Revolution, we use only the most effective, veterinarian-recommended solutions to keep your cat protected.
- Convenient Options: Our in-house pharmacy and online pharmacy provide access to a wide variety of preventatives, so you can choose the option that works best for you and your cat.
- Award-Winning Service: Recognized as the Best of the Best Veterinarian in Marshalltown, IA, we are proud to offer top-quality care with compassion, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Commitment to Feline Comfort: We prioritize low-stress visits to make every trip to our hospital as smooth and comfortable as possible for your cat.
When you choose The Hometown Veterinarian, you’re choosing a partner in your cat’s health and well-being.
Call Us Today!
To protect your cat from fleas and ticks, call 641-758-3333 or Request an Appointment. For additional convenience, shop our online pharmacy for the right preventatives for your cat.