Help! Should I use this on my cat?

Question

My cat has fleas so i bought this thing from a shelf at petsmart "purrscriptions flea medicine" where you put it on the spine of the cat and wait for it to "work it's magic", but i'm afraid to because what if he has some nasty allergic reaction to it or something? He is young and i dont think he's really allergic to anything yet like the shampoos i be using on him rarely.

And i need to get rid of those fleas so he doesnt spread them to innocent stray cats like this one that came to our house.

Answer 1

Most over the counter flea meds, I've found anyway, do not work. Only thing unfortunately is Frontline or Advantage. As long as you haven't used any other flea meds or flea shampoos within the last few weeks, should be ok to use it on him. Better off just returning it and getting the Frontline or Advantage though.Well worth it, and will save you the money and hassle of the fleas spreading.

Answer 2

If it is a kitten; use "only kitten" flea products. Do not use on kittens younger then 8 weeks of age. Read warning labels!!!
Some Over the Counter products do work.
You have to check if your pet is allergic to it. Find a spot on the belly, place a drop and wait!!!
Look at it at different intervals: 5 minutes, 20 minutes, and an hour later. If they are allergic you will notice redness and maybe swelling where you put the drop, the cat will want to scratch the area, be careful not to get scratched yourself! Grab a washcloth, use warm soapy-water and wipe as much of it off as you can.
If the cat is an indoor/outdoor pet, you need to protect them from those mean fleas and ticks. Remember that they can infest your home.

Answer 3

You might want to call a vet to make sure it won't harm a younger cat before using the flea stuff. Most cats wouldn't have an allergic reaction to things sold in pet stores, but I would still check with the vet. They may even suggest something better that is over the counter.

Answer 4

It can be dangerous to use over the counter flea remedies on your cat. There have been a lot of those that have caused severe reactions such as seizures and even death in cats. The best thing to do is get a flea product from your vet to use. These are safe and won't hurt the kitty.

Answer 5

What I would do is use half of the container of flea medicine and then wait 12 hours and then use the other half. That way if your cat has an allergic reaction it won't be as severe.

Answer 6

The best thing I've found for fleas is advantage of some ppl say frontline is the same thing , works great and my cats have had no problem with it , lasts a long time too! little pricey though but its worth it for a happy healthy cat! (If the cats had fleas in your house your gonna need carpet spray and to wash all fabrics to kill ones that may have jumped off)

Answer 7

If you think that your cat may have a reaction from this flea med.You should call your local vet and ask him if you can use benadryl and how much to give the cat,.In case of a reaction. Not only for that but for any reaction the cat may have in the future from a bee sting or other meds it may be allergic to.

Answer 8

First of all, cats are quite resiliant. Second, fleas are horrible, and some cats are allergic to them. Fleas make them so miserable, and if your cat injests them, it could cause worms.
I tried Frontline on my two cats, and they had fleas pretty bad because I had left them with another pet owner while I went out of town once. I bought one package of it, for about $35 online, and you put it right on their neck at the top of their spine, so they can't lick it.
And, the person with the answer above me is right, be very careful what you administer to your cats. I find that stuff you just buy at the store is really bad for your cat. The chemicals are awful! That's why I said it's not a good idea to bathe your cat often, it could cause it harm if you use pesticides. If you keep your carpet clean, the areas it sleeps in clean, and you are careful what you administer to your pet, he should be fine. Hartz----Stay away from Hartz. I knew someone who used flea powder on stray kittens she had taken in, and all but one of them died.....

You can also go to your local library and see if you can find this book I love, called Dr Pitcairn's complete guide to health for cats and dogs. It tells you what kinds of chemicals and foods are bad for your pets. This book is a great investment to anyone who owns a pet and wants them to live a long, healthy life. You can probably buy it on Amazon for a few dollars.
Then wait for it's magic. My one cat is allergic to fleas, so much she ate her hair off of her body. So this was something I was glad to invest in. I shared the three tubes the package comes with on the two of them, and did it about three times over a period of a year. It's been two years and I haven't seen a flea, (they are indoor), and I also made sure to clean my carpet and all of the areas they sleep in because flea eggs can hide for long periods of time and reappear. This stuff really kills the fleas and repels them, and it does work.
If you try what you bought the cat and it doesn't work, I suggest using Frontline. And if you are afriad of it licking what you bought it, just put it on an area away from his eyes and face where he cannot lick it and see if that works.
Bathing cats is a hard thing to do sometimes, and honestly they don't need to be bathed often....maybe once a year. They spend lots of time cleaning themselves. Bathing is only a temporary solution to fleas.....like hours actually. If you are afraid because of his age, call your local vet office and ask them if they think it is appropriate to administer this to your cat. They are quite helpful!

Answer 9

These "place on spine" products are excellent. I use Bio-Spot for cats, on my 2 cats & they never have had any bad reactions. It works extremely well also!!! Not to worry!!!

Answer 10

don't use any medicines if he's young go to the vet if he seems fine wash him in dish soap and salt if their in your house sprinkle salt on your carpet