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My cat has ear bites after flea treatment. Are fleas still active?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

What are these bites on my cat's ear? I gave her flea treatment a little awhile ago but I don't know if her fleas are gone yet. Are these flea bites?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 17th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m not sure if you meant to attach pictures. The marks could be residual from the fleas. Sometimes animals need a course of steroids and/or antibiotics to clear up the skin after fleas. Feel free to repost with the pictures! I hope this helps and I wish Indigo the best!

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