Internal & External Parasites in Cats

Parasites can cause major health problems in cats. Learn about common parasites like worms, fleas, ticks and mites and how to prevent and treat them.
Jack Russell Terrier puppy and ginger Domestic Long Haired kitten
Understanding the Flea Life Cycle
Peppermint plant
Does Peppermint Oil Kill Fleas?
A small cat receiving tick treatment from a person holding an applicator on its neck
4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Pet From Ticks This Spring—and Beyond
A cat sleeping curled up on a soft blanket
Heartworms in Cats: Rare, Deadly, and Easier to Prevent Than You Think
Itchy kitty
Can Indoor Cats Get Fleas?
black and white cat outdoors in the grass; tapeworm in cats
Tapeworms in Cats
Cat scratching at ear
Ear Mites in Cats
Two 13-week-old kittens
Roundworms in Cats
common parasites in cats
Bugs on Cats: Understanding Worms, Mites, Ticks, and Parasite Prevention
Orange cat outside
Ticks in Cats
Cat scratching itself
Effective Cat Flea Control: Treatment and Prevention Strategies
Vet examining cat
Hookworms in Cats
Lab and orange cat cuddling together.
Can You Use Dog Flea Control on a Cat?
cat with vet
Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Fluffy white dog laying on lounge
How Pinworms Affect Families and Pets