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My cat's returning. How do I prevent her bringing fleas back?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 8 lbs

My 4 year old cat has become infested with fleas. I have removed her from the home and bombed it. Now it's coming up for her to return. How do I ensure that when she returns she wouldn't be bringing any fleas with her?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2017

Just use a high quality flea treatment on her, that should solve the problem. here is the list of the best flea products on the market. Spot ons: Revoulution Advantage Advantage Multi Frontline (ticks as well) Bravecto spot on (ticks as well) Tablets: Comfortis Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on December 8th, 2017

    you need to treat her with a flea preventive product. here is the list of the best flea products on the market. Spot ons: Revoulution Advantage Advantage Multi Frontline (ticks as well) Tablets: Trifexis/comfortis Bravecto (ticks as well) - for dogs Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex

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