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What is the most effective flea killer for cats?

Joe Ford

What is the most effective flea killer for cats?

Here are the best flea prevention products and treatments for cats:

  • Best topical flea preventive for cats: Revolution Plus Topical Solution.
  • Best OTC topical flea product for cats: Frontline Plus.
  • Best fast-acting flea control product for cats: Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Cats and Dogs.

What do I do if my indoor cat has fleas?

If there are fleas on your cat, swift action is best. Contact your veterinarian for treatment options. Use a flea comb to remove as many fleas as possible, and vacuum frequently to remove the fleas and their eggs from your carpets and floors. Make sure to take the vacuum canister or dust bag outside immediately.

Why is my indoor cat getting fleas?

Dogs are the primary way fleas get into a house. So even if your cat is strictly indoors, fleas can hitch a ride on your dog and come inside. Those fleas then jump off the rodents and onto your cats. Also, your cat may be an indoor cat but there are times when they have to leave the house.

Should I treat my indoor cat for fleas?

To ensure the flea infestation does not continue, you must treat all pets in your home for three full months, to ensure the life cycle is disrupted, and no sneaky little larvae or pupae hatch into adult fleas down the road. It can take time, but it does work, and soon you are your feline companion will be flea-free.

How do I know if my cat has fleas?

You might spot them in your carpet or notice tiny black specks of flea waste in your cat’s fur during combing. A good way to test for fleas is to put these black specks onto some damp tissue paper – if it is from a flea, the specks will turn red because of the digested blood they contain.

Is there a flea pill for cats?

Comfortis is the FDA-approved chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs and cats for a full month.