Interactive Learning - Pet Owner Puzzles

Ticks on Cats Word Search

Find cat tick-check words across three puzzle levels, then learn how a gentle, low-stress routine can support tick awareness for cats.

Learning intention: Recall areas to include in a gentle cat tick check and understand when to stop and ask a vet for help.

  • About 5-15 minutes
  • Ages 5+ with guidance, families and cat owners
  • No timer
  • No personal data

Choose your challenge

Find tick-awareness words

Select a level, then tap each letter in order, choose the first and final letter, or swipe across the whole word. Words may run across, down or diagonally depending on the level.

Puzzle

Tick Awareness Word Search

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Choose the first letter of a word.

Prints only the word-search sheet. In the print window, choose Save as PDF for a one-page PDF copy.

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Learn the words, not just the letters

Building a gentle cat tick-check routine

Choose a calm moment

Check gently when the cat is settled. Stop if the cat becomes distressed and seek appropriate help rather than forcing the check.

Remember hidden areas

Include the ears, neck, collar area, armpits, groin, paws, spaces between toes and the base of the tail where appropriate.

Use the right remover

If a tick is attached, use an appropriate tick-removal tool with the correct technique and avoid squeezing or irritating the tick.

Ask a vet

Seek veterinary advice if the cat seems unwell, safe handling or removal is difficult, or you have concerns. This puzzle does not replace veterinary care.

Remember: Most tick bites do not result in illness, but a small number of ticks may carry germs, including those associated with Lyme disease. Tick awareness means using calm, sensible habits. Explore real tick images in the Tick ID Centre, regional information in the Global Tick Hub, and further explanations in the Tick Knowledge Centre.