Cats Leukemia Flea Prevention And Tick Control

Flea and Tick Prevention and Treatment for Cats

Hepatozoonosis, caused by the protozoon Hepatozoon felis, often causes no clear symptoms in cats . It is diagnosed by finding the parasite in blood or via specialized lab tests. Treatment can be difficult, but several drugs are available. Because related parasites in other species are tickborne, flea and tick prevention is recommended.

Diseases Caused by Blood Parasites in Cats

Hepatozoonosis, caused by the protozoon Hepatozoon felis, often causes no clear symptoms in cats . It is diagnosed by finding the parasite in blood or via specialized lab tests. Treatment can be difficult, but several drugs are available. Because related parasites in other species are tickborne, flea and tick prevention is recommended.

Your vet can also prescribe medicines to prevent heartworm, fleas and ticks in dogs and cats . If you have a cat , have it tested each year for feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency (FIV) viruses.