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What 2 treatments can I use for my outdoor cat's fleas, ticks, worms?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Hello! My understanding is there is no one treatment for my outdoor cat that will address ticks, fleas, and worms. Currently I am using Revolution drops on her. Any advise on what 2 options that I can use together to address all three concerns? Thanks!

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

I like Bravecto for flea and ticks. It is a topical that works for 3 months. Then I would use interceptor monthly for heartworm and intestinal parasites. Or you can use Advantage Multi and the Seresto collar for the ticks. But you are right there isn't a product that gets everything for dogs or cats.

Have a great day!

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Related Answers from Veterinarians

Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on May 5th, 2022
Hello. You have asked a very good & very important question. Many times people think they do not need to treat an indoor pet for pests & parasites, but things can come into the house, like fleas on the dog before they have a chance to die from any treatments you use on the dog, to mosquitoes to even a tick coming in on you clothes. There are many very good products for cats. My personal favorites are [Bravecto]( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/bravecto-plus-topical-solution-for-cats-63-138-lbs-single-2-month-dose) topical for cats & Revolution Plus. Both of these require a prescription from your veterinarian. If you want to use an over the counter product, then Frontline Gold or the Seresto Collar are very good options. Neither of these will get heart worms if a wayward mosquito were to get into your home & feed on your kitty, but these are still very good choices. I hope this helps & thanks for contacting PetCoach.
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