How to safely remove a tick from a cat? - this question has been asked at least once by every owner of a cat going outside. It is not difficult, as long as you have instructions on how to remove the cat's tick, and the victim himself expresses his willingness to cooperate.

Removing a cat's tickis usually much more challenging than removing a dog. Why? Because cats, as every owner knows, are much less willing to cooperate.

This is the reason why many cat owners prefer not to risk it and go to the vet as soon as they find a tick.

It is a good decision, becausewhen a cat is reluctant to your actions, it is much easier to damage the parasite , and thus the risk of contracting dangerous diseases increases.

Additionally, if you do not remove the tick completely, the part that remains in the skin can lead to inflammation. However, if your cat agrees, you can try to get rid of the parasite yourself. But first, check what not to do when removing the tick.

Contents:

  1. What not to do when a cat has a tick?
  2. Why be careful?
  3. What are tick-borne cat tick-borne diseases?
  4. When to look for ticks in a cat?
  5. How to remove a tick from a cat?

What not to do when a cat has a tick?

  • do not crush the tick
  • do not grease the tick
  • do not apply nail polish to the tick
  • do not lubricate the tick with gasoline
  • do not rub alcohol on the tick
  • don't set the tick on fire! (yes, some people have such ideas as well)

Why be careful?

Because a tick treated brutally returns the stomach contents (that is, it simply vomits) into the cat's bloodstream, transmitting all the diseases it is carrying.

What are tick-borne cat tick-borne diseases?

  • Babesiosis (Babesia felis) - fatal to untreated animals
  • Mycoplasma haemofelis (former Haemobartonella felis)
  • tularemia (Francisella tularensis)
  • tick-borne encephalitis

Read:

Tick-borne diseases in cats (Babesiosis, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis)

Dog borreliosis - is it curable? Diagnostics and symptoms

What are the ways toticks?

When to look for ticks in a cat?

A tick on a cat going outside can appear at any time. Therefore, in the season of parasite activity, it is worth carefully combing the cat's fur and skin with your fingers during the daily portions of caresses. Any bulge found should be carefully checked as it may turn out to be a tick.

Remember that the tick at the very beginning of feeding is really small - the characteristic large abdomen appears only after drinking the host's blood.

How to remove a tick from a cat?

What will you need? If you plan to get rid of the tick with your fingers, prepare disposable gloves to minimize the risk of transmitting germs.

You can also use ordinary tweezers, but the best solution are special devices that make it easier to remove the forceps.

It is worth getting them before the season and always have them on hand, because, unfortunately, even the best agent against ticks does not guarantee 100% protection.

Removing a tick from a cat step by step

  • catch the tick as close to the skin as possible- in the lasso tweezers, you simply put a loop on and release the
    • button
  • be careful- do not squeeze the abdomen, do not tug, so as not to tear off the head of the parasite, which will increase the risk of infection
  • with a vigorous movement, twist the tick- do not tear it out, as it usually ends with the parasite's head stuck in the skin
  • disinfect the parasite injection site
  • burn the tick or throw it in the toilet- do not crush it, or you will spread the germs
This will be useful to you

How to protect your cat from ticks?

It is not that difficult - it is enough to choose one of the preparations, many of which are available on the market. Among them, the most popular are:

  • anti-tick collar - in the case of cats a risky solution - the cat may suffocate
  • tick drops
  • tick spray
  • tablets for ticks

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Pets