Flea and Tick

Cats need year-round flea and tick protection in the UAE, since there is no cold season to break the cycle. Indoor cats are not exempt, because fleas arrive on shoes, on other pets and through shared building spaces. Pet Corner Dubai stocks cat flea and tick products from Tropiclean, Bioline and Vets Best.

What makes our cat flea and tick range stand out

1. Cat-specific formulations only

Everything here is formulated and labelled for cats. That is the single most important thing in this category, because the commonest dog treatments are lethal to cats.

2. Spot-on and shampoo options

Monthly spot-ons for ongoing prevention and shampoos for dealing with an active infestation.

3. Natural alternatives from Tropiclean

Plant-based products for owners avoiding synthetic pesticides, best used alongside veterinary prevention rather than instead of it.

4. Formats that work on a difficult patient

Spot-ons applied at the back of the neck are usually the only realistic option for a cat, since most will not tolerate a bath.

Frequently asked questions

My cat never goes outside. Does it still need treatment?

Yes. Fleas are carried indoors on clothing and shoes, on dogs, and through shared corridors and lifts in apartment buildings. Indoor-only cats get fleas regularly, and because they have no immunity the infestation can escalate quickly.

Why can I never use a dog flea product on a cat?

Permethrin, found in many dog spot-ons and collars, is highly toxic to cats and causes tremors, seizures and death. Cats cannot metabolise it. This is one of the most common causes of accidental poisoning in cats, and it can happen just from a cat grooming a recently treated dog. Always use a cat-labelled product.

How do I know if my cat has fleas?

Look for excessive grooming, scabs around the neck and base of the tail, and flea dirt, which looks like black specks that turn rust-red on a damp tissue. Cats groom so thoroughly that you often see the damage before you see a flea.

The treatment did not work. What now?

Most of the infestation lives in the environment, not on the cat. Treat every pet in the home at once, wash bedding on a hot wash, vacuum thoroughly including under furniture, and keep treating for several weeks. If it persists, see a vet, since some flea allergies need treating in their own right.