How to effectively treat cat fleas and prevent them from returning?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Colorpoint | Female | unspayed | 16 lbs
Hello my cats have fleas and its anoying, they been like that for years and my mom do nothing about it
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Published on January 20th, 2020
That's not good at all. Fleas can make Catty very sick, and cause anemia. She has to be treated for it. 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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Published on November 20th, 2016
Constantly licking at the base of the tail is a sign of fleas in cats. If Whitney isn't up to date on her flea treatments, you will need to treat her for it. 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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