Fleas On Our Cat

[mikeleblanc413]

We live in Crystal Beach, Texas. Have a cat that comes and goes: inside, outside. We are dealing with fleas on him constantly. What can we put on him that will kill the fleas instantly. Any other input is most definitely appreciated.

[BizmarksMom]

Revolution. Easy drops that go between the cat's shoulder blades.

[raceman6135]

Also note: DO NOT USE PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR DOGS!!

Many formulations for dogs can QUICKLY become LETHAL to cats.

You may want to consider keeping him as an indoor-only cat for a couple of months until you are sure he and your house are free of fleas. He may not be getting fleas from repeated trips outdoors; as other posters have eluded, they could be throughout your house, and if he sleeps in the same 5 or 6 spots (chairs, blankets, etc), he could be re-infesting himself from those sleeping spots.

[doxiemom11]

You also need to treat inside as eggs will be shed in the carpet and then hatch onto the cat. We used a GREAT product that we got from the vet for our dog and I would think they may have a cat product too. You can now buy online. It is made by Virbac and is/was called Knockout. It keeps the fleas from maturing and laying eggs, so stops the cycle. You spray on interior furniture, floors, drapes etc and after dry (about 1 hr) is safe for your pets. Lasts 5 months.

[Wanderlost]

Advantage Multi, available at your vet office. It not only kills fleas and ticks, but also protects the cat against heartworms.

[Old-Biscuit]

Capstar

Also need to have inside of house treated.
If that stray outside cat has fleas and comes inside them YOU have fleas


DIY Ideas

Or hire Orkin, Terminix etc

[MitchF150]

Capstar is the best we have found. Good luck! Mitch

[buta4]

Flea bath at the Vet's. Then, get Vet's opinion on follow-up protection.

[Pawz4me]

Comfortis or Capstar start killing fleas in 30 minutes.

I would be hesitant to put a collar on an outside cat unless it's a breakaway collar.

[donn0128]

Sensaeo flea and tick collars. 7 months of protection for around 35 bucks at 1800petmeds