What's the best flea treatment for a cat with sensitive skin & overgrooming?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs
What is the best flea treatment for a cat with sensitive skin? He is 7 years old, has a bald stomach from overgrooming over the years.
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Published on June 13th, 2018
If Mojo has sensitive skin, then I would consider an oral flea preventative instead of a topical one. This handout has a link to all flea control products for cats. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952808 I would recommend trying Comfortis ( https://www.comfortis.com/ ). It is a chewable tablet that only needs to be given once a month. Another option may be the Seresto collar ( https://www.petbasics.com/products/seresto/?WHGRedir=1 ) since that does not seem to be as irritating to cats with sensitive skin as the spot on treatments are. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.
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Published on February 2nd, 2020
If you don't want to apply a topical then an oral flea pill is better. Flea shampoos only work for the moment they are on the cat and they will sting her if she has open sores. Also, there is no residual flea repellant effect. I suggest you: 1. get an oral flea pill (Comfortis) 2. bathe with a soothing mousse like the one I linked below (mousse is easier to use than bathing with shampoo) 3. treat your house for fleas using the product linked below ( https://www.allivet.com/p-2573-comfortis-chewable-tablets-for-dogs-and-cats.aspx ) ( https://www.allivet.com/p-1389-knockout-es-area-treatment.aspx ) ( https://www.allivet.com/p-6679-douxo-calm-mousse-for-dogs-and-cats-68-oz.aspx ) You will probably need a prescription for the Comfortis. You can get one from one of our VETCO vaccination clinics inside Petco stores. You will need to take the cat with you. Here is a link to a schedule of clinics in your area: ( https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/?zip=32807 )
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