Flea/tick prevention in northern VA?

[NikSibeMom]

It took a few tries, but Nikolai is now loving his daily walks in his Kitty Holster. He's my first cat, so what do I need to know about or ask for in terms of flea and tick prevention in northern Virginia? I gather approach varies by region, and I assume it's a couple more months before they're out. But maybe not.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi. Fleas can survive through freezes and snow, so there is no guarantee you are not already exposing Nikolai to them (I imagine the same thing applies to ticks, but I don't know). Ask your vet what they recommend for your area, but be sure to have them explain all the details about the treatment(s) they recommend - efficacy, potential side effects, etc. I am not from your area, so hopefully other members who are will come along soon and offer what works for them!!