Question:
My cat absolutely loves to go outside, and I hate to deny him, but I
am worried about mosquito-borne diseases. Is there a repellent safe
for cats, which won't be absorbed through skin or make him sick when
he licks it off? I would appreciate any information.
Answer:
- I'll be curious to see if others have an
answer. I've never heard of mosquito repellent for cats. I do know, however,
that heartworm is becoming more and more prevalent among cats around here, and
it's carried by mosquitos. Does your vet recommend heartworm protection? It
might be something to think about if mosquitos are bad in your area, or if your
vet has been seeing cases of heartworm
-Not to open a can of worms, but your cat really would be much happier and
healthier if he were an indoor kitty. Did you know that cats can get
heartworm? They are mosquito born, BTW.
I don't have any advice for you other than that. Believe me, all 4 of my
current cats, and every one I have had in my 53 years of life got along just
fine indoors. It is just a matter of retraining. I think you both would be
happier this way.
-Cats keep indoors lead a sad and deprived half-life. If you live in an area you
do not consider safe enough to let cats out then do not have cats.
You must have very poor eyesight or just not care for your cats very muc
