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How to get rid of fleas on my cats and in my house safely and quickly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

So we recent had a cat passed away cause fleas and anemia and we notice our other two cats also have fleas what Can I use on them to kill the fleas and kill fleas in my home

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on November 21st, 2017

First off, I'm so sorry that you recently lost a cat! I will give you the flea treatment program I always recommend for cats. First, I would give them Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash their bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on July 23rd, 2018

    Great question! I can give you a method for getting rid of Tyne's fleas. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on October 20th, 2019

    That could be a flea. First I would give Louie Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.

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