Why does my indoor cat need flea prevention?

Updated On September 17th, 2019

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Although [indoor cats](https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-ways-your-indoor-cat-can-get-fleas) are less likely to acquire fleas than their outdoor counterparts, it still happens commonly. Fleas can hitchhike inside on another pet or on your clothing to infest your indoor cat. Fleas are more than just a nuisance by causing discomfort to cats, they can also infest your home, which can take several months to eradicate. They can transmit Bartonella, cause anemia or infest cats with tapeworms if ingested. In order to prevent fleas from causing health problems, it is best to keep all cats on routine flea preventive medications. Since flea preventive medications are not all created equally, discuss [the best option](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-do-i-pick-the-right-flea-and-tick-product-for-my-pet) for your cat with your veterinarian. ### Cheristin is a trademark of Elanco or its affiliates.

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