Flea Treatment for Cats
Prevention and Treatment of Cat Fleas
At some point in their lives most domestic cats will need treatment for fleas. Cats are very clean animals and are constantly grooming, but it is inevitable that they will come into contact with fleas at some stage. Flea treatment for cats is made simple these days with some excellent products such as Frontline Spot On.
There are a multitude of flea treatments for cats on the market, covering prevention, killing of the fleas themselves and then the elimination of their eggs, which is an important part of making sure the fleas do not return once you have applied a treatment.
A flea infestation is unpleasant and potentially dangerous for cats, causing itching which leads to excessive scratching and bleeding. Acting quickly to treat a flea infestation is key, particularly in younger cats as the fleas extract blood which can leave a vulnerable cat with anaemia and other complications.
If left untreated, fleas can cause a condition in cats known as Flea Allergic Dermatitis or FAD, which is a nasty skin disease which occurs as a result of the bacteria carried by the fleas. Keep an eye out for signs of fleas on cats such as excessive scratching or pale gums, and apply flea treatments quickly.
Fortunately there are many excellent flea treatments for cats. A spot on treatment such as Frontline Spot On is easy to apply by dabbing a spot on the back of the cat's neck. Frontline spot on will kill virtually all fleas within 24 hours, and continues to work for up to a month. One of the most popular flea treatments on the market, it is easily applied by a pipette. The Frontline spot on flea treatment for cats can be used on cats aged 8 weeks and above.
Tablet Flea Treatment
4Fleas Treatment for Cats
Flea treatment for cats comes in different forms, and the popular Johnsons 4Fleas tablet treatment is also very effective. Some cats do not like taking tablets, but crushing them up in their food is a common way to help your cat swallow them.
The main advantage is that the tablets can be taken by kittens from 4 weeks old and upwards, whereas the Frontline Spot On requires a minimum of 8 weeks old.
Another advantage is that orally taken tablets mean that no residue is left around you home from sprayed flea treatments or inhibitors. The Frontline Spot On treatment requires only one drop on the neck, so residue is not an issue with that treatment either.
Tablets are a bit cheaper, and equally as effective at killing fleas on cats quickly and for the following 24 hours. The 4Flea flea treatment starts acting within 15 minutes.
We recommend Pet Extraordinarium for the 4Fleas flea treatment for cats, as you can earn 160 reward points with every purchase which amounts to a lot if you have a big flea problem.
Further Information about Fleas
Flea Treatment for Cats
Most cats are going to have at least one flea episode in their lives, but don't panic. It is easily treatable, a quick dab of medicine between the shoulder blades will cure the problem in around 4 weeks.
Cats react differently to fleas, some are more sensitive than others and the scope of the flea treatment is likely to be different from cat to cat. Even cats that spend the majority of their time indoors can catch fleas, fleas are able to leap large distances and the most fleeting of contacts can pass them on.
You will need to treat both the fully grown fleas on cats, and make sure that the flea eggs are also killed. This typically requires 2 separate treatments, one for the cat and then a spray such as Virbac Indorex, which is a household insecticide containing Pyripoxyfen, which kills flea eggs and inhibits their development.
Spray such an insecticide liberally around the home and your cat's usual haunts. The flea spray will also kill any adult fleas that are still hanging around. Take a look at our where to buy page for all our recommended flea treatment for cats.
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Frontline Spot On Cats
Frontline Spot On is recommended for the treatment and prevention of fleas on cats. £10.59 buy now
Cat Flea Quick Facts
1. Flea saliva is considered to be one of the most allergenic substances there is. If you are sneezing, your cat may have fleas.
2. Fleas breed prolifically on cats, with the female able to lay up to two hundred eggs in one go.
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