Cat Parasites

Cat Ticks

Tick infestation of pets is highly common. It can be seasonal in temperate areas, or year-round in warmer places.

The Danger of Ticks Infestation

Ticks are the most important vectors of diseases in veterinary medicine: they can transmit the causative agents of babesiosis, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmoses, tick-borne encephalitis, etc.

Female ticks lay eggs

Averagely 3000 to 10000 eggs are laid at once

Female ticks lay eggs on the ground within 24-48 hours and die after the process.

Tick Life Cycle

Tick has wide range of hosts. Life cycle of tick has 4 stages:

Egg > Larvae > Nymph > Adult

Each stage (except egg) of ticks requires a new host for feeding.

Tick infestation can be dangerous

The direct pathogenic effect of ticks is linked to their blood meal.

Severe tick infestations can cause anaemia and local skin injuries at the site of attachment, which can lead to inflammation and increase the risk of secondary bacterial infections.

Tick control means protection

Use effective acaricidal product regularly for optimal protection.

Monthly administration of acaricidal products like NexGard® COMBO can provide gentle protection to cats against the harmful effects caused by tick infestations.

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