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Flea Treatment For Cats

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Effective Flea Treatments For Cats

Flea protection plays a crucial role in your cat's health and comfort. In Australia, the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the most common flea pestering our domestic pets. Fleas can cause significant discomfort for your cat, leading to behaviours such as constant scratching, biting, and overgrooming as well as become a nuisance for your family and other pets, given that they can easily hop from host to host.

At Pet Circle, we stock a wide range of dedicated flea treatments for cats of all breeds and ages to keep your cat happy and healthy.

What Is The Most Effective Flea Treatment For Cats?

There are a number of excellent flea preventatives that are effective, easy-to-use and inexpensive:

  • Revolution: a monthly spot-on parasite preventative uniquely designed for dogs and cats. After a blood meal, it kills flea eggs and larvae, which can contribute to flea re-infestation, greatly reducing the environmental numbers with regular use.
  • Seresto: a collar that provides up to 8 months protection from fleas and ticks. This is an excellent option for cats who hate spot-on treatments. It kills fleas within 24 hours of application. It also kills flea larvae residing in the cat's environment, which can contribute to re-infestation.
  • Advocate: a monthly spot-on parasite preventative that stops fleas feeding within 3 minutes and kills fleas within 20 minutes. Unlike other spot-on treatments, fleas do not need to have a blood meal (bite) to be killed by the product, making it an ideal parasite preventative for pets with flea allergy dermatitis.

Do You Treat Indoor Cats For Fleas?

Yes, indoor cats should be treated for fleas as they can still be exposed, despite living indoors. Fleas can enter homes on other pets or people, and they can transmit diseases like tapeworms and Bartonella. Therefore, flea prevention is essential even for indoor cats.

Do I Have To Clean Everything If My Cat Has Fleas?

If your cat has fleas, remember adult fleas make up only 5% of the flea population, with the rest being eggs and larvae. Treat your cat regularly with an effective flea preventative to kill hatching fleas before they can lay more eggs. Washing all bedding, toys, and blankets in hot water weekly for 8 weeks and vacuuming carpets, rugs, furniture and pet areas every other day for 1-2 months is important. Lastly, consider a pet-safe environmental flea treatment for unhatched fleas. Always follow label instructions.

If your cat is scratching excessively even after you have started flea prevention, they may have a flea allergy. It is important to see your veterinarian if you have any concerns.

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Author info: Dr. Nicole du Plessis BVSc (Hons) - Pet Circle In-House Veterinarian

Customer Declaration

Veterinary Diets are carefully formulated to assist with the treatment or management of a particular illness or condition. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge and agree the following is true and accurate:

  • I confirm that my pet was examined by a veterinarian who recommended the use of this product.
  • I understand that it is recommended that I seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the use of this diet.
  • I understand that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates while I use this product.