My cat has fleas and a swollen foot wound. What's the best treatment?

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hallo, my cat is having a trouble on his skin. there are plenty of flea and also a wound in his feet like the attached photos. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 1 month and 13 days old | 1.5 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That wound on his foot looks swollen which is concerning for a deeper infection or a wound to the bone structures in the leg. I recommend to get this examined since a physical exam is the first step in determining the extent of the injury. As for the fleas, top products for cats are topicals such as Revolution and Cheristan. There is also an oral product called Comfortis that both dogs and cats can take. You will need to switch all the pets over to a good flea product. Make sure to discuss these products with your veterinarian first. These products are generally safe for all pets but there are some conditions which are contraindicated for the oral products. Cleaning up and treating the house and yard will also help but it will not clear all the fleas. The main control is making sure the pets are on good products. This is what will ultimately stop the infestation. Also remember every female fleas lays about 50 eggs a day and it could take up to 6 months before the eggs hatch. Therefore, you will need to treat for at least 6 months. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat has fleas and a swollen foot wound. What's the best treatment?

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