Parasites Commonly Infect Indoor Cats

Parasites Commonly Infect Indoor Cats
While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Steve Tsang/Unsplash
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Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian recommends that I apply a parasite preventive to my cat Seymour’s skin every month, but I don’t understand why it’s necessary.
A: While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three types are common.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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