My cat is scratching and twitching. Can I apply flea treatment early?

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Hi I just want to know if you can flea a cat a week before he is due to be flead also on his back I have noticed he keeps scratching and he seems to have a twitchy back every so often wasn't sure why. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 3 months old | 4.6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, this is fine to do. I will give Milo a flea treatment program that has always worked for me. 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.

My cat is scratching and twitching. Can I apply flea treatment early?

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