2006-06-08 18:55:02 · 10 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, fleas can come into the house through open doors and windows, other animals, on people, on plants...basically, if it's been outside it can have fleas on it.
2006-06-08 18:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time an inside only cat needs flea medicine is if they have fleas already. The best way to tell this is by running a comb through the cat's fur. If you get little bits of black dirt on the comb, then the cat probably has fleas. If this happens, then you will need to get flea medicine made for cats (cats have fleas specific to them, so it has to be treated differently)
But being an inside only cat is known to be the best method of keeping a cat flea-free.
2006-06-09 02:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jewel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I t comes down to a very simple equation...
Are there any fleas around you? The cat, rugs, on you, are they ever brought around you cat?
If you say yes to any of those or can think of a way that your cat could possibly get fleas then get the flea meds if not then you don't need it.
Regardless get a flea comb or brush and brush your cat regularly looking for fleas.
You could call a vet or pet store in your area and ask also
2006-06-09 02:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by cashflow_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Indoor cats don't normally catch fleas because they have no contact with outdoors cats -- which are really the ones that easily carry them! Keep your indoor cats inside at all times!
If you suspect your cat has somehow contracted fleas, contact your vet and discuss your options.
2006-06-09 02:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by Selene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. mainly because you could bring fleas inside to them from outside. It has to do with squirrels,they carry fleas.
2006-06-09 01:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by Zeo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes fleas dont care where they r as long as they r on a cat or dog hehe
2006-06-09 02:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by kell2117605 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has fleas still...then it needs medicine.
2006-06-09 01:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by jaredkbyrd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Fleas can come in on your shoes, through your door and windowsills, etc. They also still need Heartworm protection!
2006-06-09 01:58:51 · answer #8 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends where you live.... outside Chicago I never gave my cats flea meds .. no fleas by me...
2006-06-09 01:57:51 · answer #9 · answered by theevilfez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are around an animal that goes outside or they run outside. If you have a dog i suggest treating them... but if your outside animals are treated and your inside ones never leave the house.... dont worry about it.
2006-06-09 01:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋