My adopted stray cat has fleas. Should I see a vet or treat at home?

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I found a stray male calico cat around our apartment complex; he was heavily malnourished, but extremely domesticated with friendliness. I've adopted him and he's on the mend with gaining weight, but he has fleas and I though he's neutered, I'm wondering if I should just give him a simple flea treatment or go for a thorough vet examination? Vet Examinations are very expensive for me, so I just want to try all options before having to strain my bank book. Pet's info: Cat | Ocicat | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

As he was a stray i believe it is important that you take him to the vet for a checkup, vaccination and deworming treatment. you can de-flea him with Advantage spot on, a very effective over the counter flea treatment.

My adopted stray cat has fleas. Should I see a vet or treat at home?

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