My cat has fleas. Is a flea dip safe or are there better options?

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How much does getting your cat a flea dip cost? And is it safe for the cats? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 10 months and 15 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I actually do not recommend flea dips at all, and don't know of any veterinarians who still do them. It's much safer to give an oral medication to get rid of the fleas, such as Capstar, then treat Lipton with a monthly flea preventative after that to keep her from becoming re-infested. Capstar tablets are very inexpensive, normally less than $10 in my area. You should be able to get them from your vet :)

My cat has fleas. Is a flea dip safe or are there better options?

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