How to Safely Treat Fleas and Ticks on Your Cats
A cat's warm and furry hair and nourishing blood supply are a flea's dream home. Protect your cat with a flea barrier to prevent these tiny pests from settling in. Here are a few different solutions to treat this problem: 1. Products to apply to your cat. On the spot, treatments are safer and more convenient, as well as more effective than traditional specks of dust, shampoos, or sprays. You can purchase them from your vet or online. Ask your doctor where your cat can apply the product, how much to apply, and how often to use it. If you're not getting the treatment from your doctor, first read the product label to ensure it's safe for pets. Some common over-the-counter medicines and brands include Fipronil, Imidacloprid, Selamectin, and Fluralaner. 2. Medicines for cats. A flea collar with flumethrin and imidacloprid (Seresto) may also work well. The pill nitenpyram (Capstar) kills adult fleas on your pet in just 30 minutes. But, it doesn't have any longer e