Contrary to popular belief, cats — even indoor-only cats with access to a garden or balcony — can be bitten by ticks. Cats that go outside regularly are particularly exposed, especially between April and November in Belgium.
A tick first looks like a small grey or brown speck 1 to 3 mm long, which swells considerably (up to the size of a small pea) after several days of feeding on blood. It often attaches around the ears, neck, between the toes, or under the paws.
Ticks can transmit several diseases to cats, notably haemobartonellosis (feline infectious anaemia) and, more rarely than in dogs, certain forms of babesiosis. A bite can also cause simple local irritation or an abscess if the tick is removed incorrectly.
These symptoms usually only appear several days after the bite — which is why it's important to monitor your cat for 1 to 2 weeks after being outside in a risk area.
Use a tick remover tool (never your fingers or ordinary tweezers), grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible, then pulling straight out without twisting or crushing the body — which could cause pathogens to be regurgitated into the wound.
A natural repellent collar greatly reduces the risk of a tick attaching in the first place, by repelling the insect before any prolonged skin contact. It's the simplest strategy for a cat that goes outside regularly.
It's rare but possible, especially if the cat has access to a balcony, a planted terrace, or if another pet in the household goes outside regularly and could bring a tick indoors.
Our collar is suitable from 12 weeks. Before this age, it's better to limit outdoor access and manually check the fur after any contact with the outdoors.
Not systematically if the tick is removed quickly and completely, but monitor your cat over the following days and consult a vet if any unusual symptom appears.
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