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<p>The easiest way may be to apply frontline to the cat which will cause the tick to back out and die.</p><p>The quickest way may be to grasp the tick right down by the skin using pointed tweezers and slowly pull straight up so the head comes out.</p><p>This shows the tweezer method on a human.</p><p>They also make tick removers</p><p><a href="http://www.tickedoff.com/HOW%20TO%20USE.htm">http://www.tickedoff.com/HOW%20TO%20USE.htm</a></p><p>which you may find in the local pet supply store.</p><p>Make sure to not squeeze or squash the tick body as that can push infection into the cat.</p><p>If the body comes off but the head stays in this may cause a small infection so you can put a dab of Neosporin ointment on the spot.</p><p>Watch for a hard scab to form there and often when you flick that off the head goes with it and then use ointment again.</p><p>Hope this helps you!</p><p> </p><p> </p>

Expert:	NancyH
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Answered:	8/7/2009

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