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My cat has a flea, hair loss, and bumps. What's the best treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female

Found 1 flea or tick on my adult cat Also hair lost my the back of her tail and healed bumps which I think we're there before I got her

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2019

I can give you a flea treatment program that should work for Khi. The hair loss can be due to the fleas, and definitely have the bumps checked out by a vet. 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.

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