Ticks on cats are something that many feline owners have become accustomed to. Ticks on cats do not have to be a serious problem. If you asked most cats owners, they would describe ticks on cats as ‘a persistent nuisance’.

As the owner of a cat, it is your responsibility to understand what ticks are and how you should remove them.

If you are acquiring a cat for the first time, you may not be completely up to speed with the issue of ticks on cats. It is important you form an understanding of ticks on cats before you own a cat.

What are ticks on cats?

It is worth learning what ticks in cats are before learning how to remove them. Ticks are small animals that feed on the blood of their hosts. They attach themselves onto the host by digging their teeth into the skin of the animal.

It takes 3 to 4 days for the tick to fill up on the blood of the cat, after which they lay their eggs.

As a cat owners, ticks aren’t a major concern. Ticks are relatively harmless in most cases.

There are instances where ticks on cats can carry diseases. Ticks need to be removed on the rare chance that they carry a disease.

Removing Ticks on Cats

Removing ticks on cats is a relatively straightforward procedure. It is important you do it correctly to completely remove the tick. You will need tweezers, a small jar of alcohol, disinfectant and surgical gloves.

Find yourself a helper to hold the cat steady. Then, with the tweezers, firmly grasp the tick. Pull sharply and firmly on the tick and place it in the jar of alcohol. Following this you should swab the surrounding area with disinfectant.

Even those who have used gloves should still wash their hands after. It is important to check your cat regularly for ticks. No one wants their cat to pick up a disease.