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Fleas/Ticks

Actually, you can have fleas and ticks in your home even without pets. But having pets does increase the odds you will have to deal with either or both of these pests.

To control flea infestation, you must treat the environment as well as all the animals in the household. There are many safe, effective and easily administered flea products available from veterinarians.

Convenient monthly treatments given orally or applied to a small area of the skin are a boon to pet owners because they eliminate fleas not only from their pets for a month at a time, but from the indoor environment as well.

Make certain any over-the-counter products you use are labeled specifically for cats, as some dog products may not be safe for cats, and follow the directions carefully. Never apply a flea product unless you can monitor the cat closely for at least several hours after administration and do not use more than one product at a time.

James R. Richards, D.V.M., "Complete Guide to Cats", Chronicle Books, 1999