With warm weather on the horizon, it’s time to get ready – and we’re not talking about working on our beach bod! While summer might be the season of sunny days, warm nights, barbecues, picnics, and pool parties, it is also known as peak flea & tick season. Whilst these blood-sucking, disease-spreading parasites can be active all year round, they are most active in the warmer months, turning your feline friend into their feeding and breeding ground. And if you think you’re safe because your kitty lives indoors? Think again. Fleas and ticks are highly opportunistic, sneaking in through cracks and crevices, or hitching a ride inside on clothes and shoes.

You might be thinking that these parasites are merely a source of irritation for our cats, but the truth is that fleas and ticks can cause severe dermatitis, trigger allergic reactions, act as transportation for intestinal worms, and spread disease to both our pets and our families. In other words, they are bad news.

But here’s the good news: parasite prevention is easy with PetSmart.

Whether you like the minimal effort of a spot-on treatment, the mess-free option of a tablet, or a fashion-forward collar, there is a flea & tick product to suit you and your cat. Thanks to some special seasonal offers at PetSmart, you’ll also find something that suits your budget, and for a limited time only, you’ll earn 25x points back on ALL Flea & Tick Prevention (including pharmacy) – that’s 50% back in savings! But you’ll need to be quick – this offer is only available April 17-19th, on a single purchase only.

PetSmart’s Top-Rated Flea & Tick Prevention & Treatment Options

Not sure which product to choose? Take a look at the vet-approved options below:

1. Seresto® Vet-Recommended 8-Month Collar, Flea & Tick Prevention for Cats

The Seresto 8-Month Flea & Tick Collar for Cats is one of the finest forms of parasite prevention available. The odorless, non-greasy, lightweight collar kills and repels fleas & ticks for eight continuous months, and gets right to work killing existing fleas within 24 hours after initial application of the collar. Unlike many other products, the Seresto Flea & Tick Collar kills fleas & ticks on contact, so these parasites don’t need to bite your cat to die – a huge benefit for cats suffering from flea allergy! The collar is suitable for kittens as young as 10 weeks and cats up to 18 lbs.

2. Advantage® II Flea Prevention & Treatment for Cats and Kittens

If tablets are a no-go and collars won’t be tolerated, look no further than Advantage® II Flea Prevention & Treatment. This spot-on treatment comes in three sizes, so whether you have a kitten or tiny cat under 5 lbs, a middle-of-the-road moggie weighing 5-9 lbs, or a lion-sized feline over 9 lbs, there is a product to suit you.

The waterproof formula gets to work within 12 hours of application, killing adult fleas, flea larvae, and flea eggs to deliver total flea protection to your cat or kitten. Advantage II Cat topical treatment kills fleas through contact, so they don’t have to bite your cat to die. This treatment works for 30 days following application, effectively breaking the flea life cycle, controlling existing flea infestations, and preventing further infestations all month long. However, you’ll need to add an additional product if tick prevention is needed in your area.

Bonus: From April 6th to May 3rd, you’ll get $7 off Advantage® II Flea Prevention & Treatment for Cats and Kittens 6-packs purchased in store.

3. Credelio CAT Flea & Tick Prevention & Treatment for Cats

Prefer to keep your kitty safe from the inside out? Credelio Flea & Tick Prevention & Treatment for Cats is a prescription strength tablet that offers fast-acting protection compared to other flea and tick products. It not only protects your cat or kitten from ticks and fleas, but also treats existing flea infestations. If your cat is currently suffering the discomfort of a flea infestation, you’ll love that Credelio CAT chewable tablets get right to work – starting to kill fleas in just six hours, and protecting your cat for up to 30 days with just one tasty, chewable tablet.

4. Revolution Plus for Cats

Are you in search of one product that does it all? Then feast your eyes on Revolution Plus for Cats. This prescription-strength monthly spot-on solution takes care of fleas, ticks, hookworms, roundworms, heartworm, and ear mites. The only downside is that fleas and ticks need to bite in order to be killed, so if your cat is particularly sensitive or suffers from flea allergy dermatitis, Revolution Plus may not be for you.

5. Tickless Mini Ultrasonic Flea and Tick Device

For a chemical-free approach to parasite prevention that doesn’t require daily baths or tedious flea combing, you might want to consider the Tickless Mini Ultrasound Flea & Tick Device. This certified plastic-neutral product has been designed with convenience and safety in mind. The small yet powerful ultrasonic technology provides an efficient solution that may help keep ticks and fleas away, whilst being harmless to animals, the environment, and the planet. Safe for pets and people, the Tickless Mini is an excellent choice for environmentally-conscious pet owners seeking an eco-friendly, effective, and sustainable alternative protection from external parasites.

Never Miss a Treatment with Autoship

Are you always forgetting to order your cat’s parasite prevention? Not to worry. With Autoship, your products are delivered to your door, so you’ll never have to remember when it’s time for more—PetSmart will do it for you. Plus, you’ll enjoy big discounts, flexible scheduling, and peace of mind.

Set up autoship for your pharmacy products between the 6th and 16th of April, and save:

Order your dog’s food, treats, or medication to get 40% off the first order (max $20) and 5% off future orders when you set up autoship from April 27 to April 30.

What Can I Order With Autoship?

It might be easier to tell you what you can’t buy on autoship! There are literally THOUSANDS of products available to autoship to suit your cat’s every need, from food, treats, prescription medications, supplements, cleaning tools, toys, and grooming supplies – you name it, PetSmart can autoship it, leaving you to focus on spending time with your furry friend. And for those things you cannot autoship, you can still get them delivered; just visit PetSmart to confirm what is available.

Autoship saves you time and money, with flexible scheduling and year-round savings of 35% off your first autoship order, and 5% off ongoing shipments!

So this flea & tick season, while you’re protecting your skin from the summer sun, don’t forget to protect your cat from parasites with PetSmart.

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