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How should long-haired cats be checked for ticks?

Use fingers and a comb to separate the coat in sections, checking the head, neck, ears, armpits, groin, toes and tail base without forcing a distressed cat.

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Short answer

Use fingers and a comb to separate the coat in sections, checking the head, neck, ears, armpits, groin, toes and tail base without forcing a distressed cat.

At a glance

Use fingers and a comb to separate the coat in sections, checking the head, neck, ears, armpits, groin, toes and tail base without forcing a distressed cat. Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Key takeaways

• Use fingers and a comb to separate the coat in sections, checking the head, neck, ears, armpits, groin, toes and tail base without forcing a distressed cat.

• Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

• Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

The important point

Use fingers and a comb to separate the coat in sections, checking the head, neck, ears, armpits, groin, toes and tail base without forcing a distressed cat.