Flea & Tick Treatment for Cats

Fleas and ticks can be uncomfortable for both you and your pet. Take control with our vet-approved variety of preventatives and cat flea treatments from the comfort of your own home.

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Why Should You Treat Cat Fleas and Ticks?

Fleas and ticks are dangerous parasites that can infect your whole home, so regular tick and flea treatment for cats is essential for keeping your pet healthy. Even when they aren’t visible, fleas can live in your cat’s fur, lay eggs on the skin, and quickly lead to infection, while some ticks carry serious diseases such as Lyme disease. These parasites can also transmit worms, meaning your cat may require additional worming treatment.

Using high-quality, advanced cat flea treatment and cat tick treatment helps prevent illness, protect against infection, and keep your cat feeling like their happy, healthy self, with some products offering up to 8 months of continuous protection.

What Types of Flea & Tick Cat Treatments Do We Offer?

We offer a wide range of options to help you choose the best cat flea treatment for your pet, covering everything from fast-acting spot-ons to long-lasting collars. These veterinary experts include Frontline Plus, Seresto Cat Flea Collar, Beaphar FIPROtec and more! Each option is designed to protect your cat from fleas, ticks and other parasites while helping keep your home free from infestations.

Cat flea sprays – Direct-application formulas that tackle fleas quickly and effectively, ideal for cats needing fast relief. Options such as Frontline Spray are widely trusted for rapid knockdown.
Cat spot-on treatments – Simple monthly pipettes that protect against fleas, ticks and sometimes biting lice. Popular choices like Frontline Plus and Advantage offer both killing and repelling action for ongoing protection.
Cat flea collars – Long-lasting, low-maintenance protection that works continuously for months. Products such as the Seresto Flea & Tick Collar provide sustained defence without the need for monthly dosing.
Cat flea tablets – Oral treatments that work quickly and are perfect for cats who dislike topical products. Options like Capstar or Johnsons 4fleas can start killing fleas within hours.
Cat flea granules – Easy-to-use granules added to food to support long-term flea control as part of your cat’s routine.
Cat flea combs – Useful for daily grooming, helping you remove live fleas, flea dirt and monitor your cat’s coat and skin health.
Prescription cat flea products – These require a valid vet prescription and offer broad-spectrum protection, often targeting fleas, ticks, mites and worms all in one. Vet-prescribed brands such as Bravecto and NexGard Combo provide extended, powerful coverage.
Tick removers – Designed to safely twist or lift ticks away without leaving mouthparts behind, reducing the risk of irritation or infection.
Home flea sprays – Target the flea life cycle within your home, treating carpets, bedding and furniture to prevent reinfestation. Options such as Indorex or Frontline Homegard help break the cycle at the source.

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Why does my cat need flea and tick treatment even if it stays indoors?

Indoor cats can still pick up fleas and ticks through visitors, other pets, second-hand furniture, or even from you bringing in eggs or larvae on your clothing. Fleas reproduce extremely quickly, so protecting indoor cats is just as important for preventing infestations and keeping them comfortable.

How often should I treat my cat for fleas and ticks?

Most cats need treating every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the product. Spot-ons and tablets tend to last around a month, while flea collars can protect for several months.

Fleas can survive indoors all year, and ticks are active for most of the year in the UK. Continuous protection helps prevent sudden infestations and keeps your cat comfortable and healthy throughout every season.

Always follow the schedule recommended on your chosen treatment to keep protection consistent.

What types of flea & tick treatments are available, and what are the pros and cons of each?

Spot-on Treatments

Pros:

Easy monthly protection against fleas and ticks
Works through the skin for continuous defence

Con:

Some cats dislike the application process

Oral Tablets

Pros:

Very fast-acting, often killing fleas within hours
Ideal for cats who react to topical treatments

Con:

It can be difficult to give to fussy cats

Flea Collars

Pros:

Long-lasting protection for several months
Low-maintenance once fitted

Con:

Not all collars protect against ticks

Flea Sprays

Pros:

Provides rapid knockdown when infestations start
Useful for targeted application

Con:

Doesn’t usually offer long-term prevention

Flea Combs

Pros:

Helps remove adult fleas and flea dirt
Useful for regular coat checks and monitoring

Con:

Does not kill fleas or prevent re-infestation

Prescription Flea & Tick Treatments

Pros:

Broad-spectrum protection (fleas, ticks, mites, worms)
Often longer-lasting and more advanced

Con:

Requires a valid veterinary prescription

Home Flea Sprays

Pros:

Targets eggs, larvae and pupae in carpets and bedding
Helps prevent reinfestation in the home

Con:

Must be used alongside a treatment for your cat

Tick Removers

Pros:

Safely removes ticks without leaving mouthparts behind
Reduces irritation and risk of infection

Con:

Doesn’t prevent ticks, removal only

Are there natural remedies that work for fleas & ticks?

Yes, we actually stock a range of natural flea treatments for cats, such as Beaphar Vetopure spot-on which is a plant-based flea treatment - also available as a collar.

How should I treat my cat’s environment to prevent re-infestation?

Use a home flea spray, wash bedding regularly, vacuum carpets and furniture thoroughly, and continue your cat’s flea treatment consistently. Fleas spend most of their lifecycle in the environment, so treating the home is essential.