Fleas and Ticks - how to detect them, how to get rid of them and how to prevent infestation


Fleas and ticks are parasites that can infest your kitten and cause serious health issues. They are usually found in wooded areas or gardens with high grass. Alternatively other animals, including pets, can be infested with fleas. Here is an overview on how to detect these parasites, how to get rid of them and how to prevent infestation.

Why are they a health hazard for you kitten? Fleas and ticks can cause a wide range of problems, from skin irritations and allergies to more serious diseases like anemia and Lyme disease. Do not take an infestation lightly. 

Where are these parasites found? Ticks (see photo below) can live for years on blades of grass, grain or on the branch of a tree. They will register when an animal, a potential victim, is in its vicinity and fall on to it. Sometimes a cat moving through a garden is all it takes for a tick to be brushed along and get caught in its fur. It will then seek a good spot to leech onto and within hours begin sucking its blood.  The blood loss is insignificant, but ticks transmit serious diseases.