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Vets told us what to look for in effective flea and tick treatments for cats, including prescription and OTC options that also protect against heartworms.

WELCOME BACK. TICKS ARE A YEAR ROUND PROBLEM, BUT THE RISK IS, OF COURSE MORE NOTICEABLE IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. AND JILL IS LOOKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT MAKE IT IDEAL FOR TICKS TO THRIVE ...