Choosing the Right Cat Flea & Tick Treatment

Choosing the Right Cat Flea and Tick Products

Keeping your cat protected from fleas and ticks is essential for their health and comfort. But when your regular flea or tick treatment is out of stock, what can you do? The good news is that many cat parasite treatments contain similar active ingredients — meaning you can safely switch products if you know what to look for.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to choose the best flea and tick products for your cat, and how to select alternatives when needed.

Understanding Cat Flea & Tick Treatment Ingredients

The active ingredient in your cat’s treatment determines which parasites it targets:

Active Ingredient	Protects Against	Products Found In	Application Frequency
Selamectin	Fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, ear mites	Revolution, Selehold, Stronghold	Monthly
Esafoxolaner + Others	Fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms	NexGard Combo	Monthly
Fluralaner	Fleas, ticks	Bravecto Plus	Every 12 weeks
Fipronil + Methoprene	Fleas, ticks, lice	Frontline	Monthly

If your usual product (e.g. Revolution) is unavailable, look for an alternative with the same active ingredient — such as Selehold or Stronghold — to maintain protection.

How to Choose the Best Flea & Tick Treatment for Your Cat

Indoor Cats

Even indoor cats are exposed to fleas and ticks carried by humans or other pets.
Products like Revolution, Selehold, or Stronghold offer excellent broad protection and are ideal for indoor cats.

Outdoor Cats

Cats that spend time outdoors face greater exposure to fleas and ticks. For comprehensive protection, consider:

NexGard Combo — monthly protection against fleas, ticks, worms, and heartworms.
Bravecto Plus — a convenient option offering 12 weeks of flea and tick protection.

Flea & Tick Prevention for Multi-Pet Homes

If You Have Dogs and Cats

Parasites can spread easily between cats and dogs. If your dog is using Bravecto Plus or NexGard, consider using Bravecto Plus for Cats or NexGard Combo for your cats — to ensure all pets are fully protected.

Multiple Cats

Treat all cats in your home consistently with products like Revolution, Selehold, or Stronghold to prevent reinfestation.

How Often Should You Apply Flea & Tick Treatment?

Regular, consistent application is key to keeping your cat protected.

Monthly treatments: Revolution, Selehold, Stronghold, NexGard Combo, Frontline.
Every 12 weeks: Bravecto Plus.

Every cat has unique health needs. Before switching flea and tick treatments, always consult your veterinarian to ensure the product is safe for your cat.

Shop Trusted Flea & Tick Treatments at Vetopia

At Vetopia, we only stock vet-recommended flea and tick products. Shop with confidence and keep your cat protected all year round!