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Best heartworm, flea, tick, and vaccine plan for my outdoor cat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 7 months old | 16 lbs

My male cat is 5 yrs.old and in good health. He is UTD on all his vaccines. Last yr. EZ Clinic have him his(1 yr.) rabie and FVRCP/Felv. He is now due for his vaccines again. My cat is an indoor/outdoor cat so I also give him Comfort is monthly for fleas. My concern is that he has no protection against heartworm,tics, parasites. What yearly vaccines due u recommend (without MLV), and what flea, tic, heartworm regimen would be best for him. Cosmo is a 15pd. tabby and lives in rural area in Fla.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 16th, 2017

Hello, you can use Advantage Multi for cats which is good for fleas, roundworms, hookworms, ear mites, and heartworm. In addition, you can use a seresto collar for cats which is good for cats and dogs. Before starting advantage multi, you should have him tested for heartworm. The rabies and his other yearly vaccines (FVRCP) should continued to be given yearly especially if he continues to be an indoor and outdoor cat. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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