My cat has severe flea bites and open sores, no vet. What can I do?

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Sweetums has severe flea bites , we've used dawn soap and was wondering can I use this shampoo ,shes covered in bites and scratches and she picks and licks her sores ,has bald spots so some are opened , but I wanna get rid of them , no vet or anything like that, my other cat has just a few bites maybe one opened one and was wondering if I can use this or something else or if Dawn's ok or Adams, I dont have any money so what can I use her sores are open. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 9.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, this isn't good. I'm concerned these sores may be infected, and I would not recommend using Hartz. It's a terrible product. I can give you a flea treatment program for her. First, I would give her 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 her 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. As for the sores, Sweetums has to see a vet. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out those resources to see if one can help you. Best of luck.

My cat has severe flea bites and open sores, no vet. What can I do?

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