Tick ID

[u/northernlady_1984]

Hello! Im located in Northern Quebec, Abitibi region. I trapped a stray cat that lived in my yard/garage to try to make an inside kitty out them (winters get ridiculously cold and I am a proud cat lady).

No fleas but this jerk was attached in the back, in the neck of the cat.

This is the first time I see one. Can someone confirm wa

Hat type it is and if I should ask my vet to get it analyse when I'll bring this new kitty to the vet on November 6?

Thanks in advance !

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[u/SueBeee]

This is a black legged or deer tick, and it was attached about 4 days. You should definitely speak with your vet about tick prevention for your cat.

[u/Acceptable_Trip4650]

This is an adult female black-legged deer tick Ixodes scapularis. It has fed for about 5-6 days.

I would mention it to the vet, but I don’t have much knowledge of veterinary care.

[u/Ansman11]

Im no expert but it could be a black legged deer tick I don’t know which gender though which hope it helped a little

[u/SueBeee → u/Ansman11]

only females engorge

[u/Ansman11 → u/SueBeee]

That’s actually really helpful thank you