Balinese and other breeds of felines may be prone to fleas and ticks throughout the year. In order to protect your cat from an invasion of pests like fleas talk to your vet about a flea and tick prevention plan. Most flea prevention plans comes with the added bonus of built in tick prevention as well. There are a variety of options available including topical or injectable monthly treatments, monthly oral treatments, and flea and tick collars. Most indoor cats only require basic treatment plans while outdoor cats require a more aggressive plan. If your cat already has fleas or ticks, call your vet and find out how to rid your pet and home of the fleas. It’s important to be thorough in following your vet’s advice in order to stop future outbreaks. Fleas and ticks can carry life threatening diseases. For additional information, give your vet Bayside, NY a call.