A neighbour's cat has been visiting since firework night, I haven't fed him but he comes in for sleeps and cuddles, I have spoken to his owners - long story but they don't want him and don't want me to have him, he is a lovely cat, but unfortunately has fleas, I've phoned local vets but because he is not mine they will not let me buy a flea treatment. Basically I want to know if the flea treatment you get from Tesco is effective because I have heard that it doesn't do the job, please can anybody help?
2006-11-15 07:04:17 · 20 answers · asked by georgeygirl 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
it sounds like from all your answers that Frontline is the way to go, OK, this cute cat doesn't deserve to be suffering like this so I just HAVE to get some. What sort of questions will the Vet ask me if I bring 'my' cat, because I don't know his age, what if he's been microchipped already etc etc, any more advice please folks?
2006-11-15 08:21:41 · update #1
Go to www.1800petmeds.com and get yourself some Frontline Plus for cats,awesome stuff. Over the years I've spent thousands of dollars on store bought flea remedies and nothing worked. I haven't bothered with anything else since buying Frontline. They will never know it's on the cat! Good luck!
2006-11-15 07:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by Terri R 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In short Frontline is the best even though it is expensive and I hate to be a billboard the stuff else where isn't as strong. The reason that you have to actually own the cat is that sometimes cats have reactions to the medicine, seizures actually. Just remember don't treat the cat with more than one flea product, IE don't bathe in flea shampoo then put a flea collar on right after, besides collars don't work. If you are that desperate you can buy the actual Frontline spray in a bottle and spay the cat according to the bottle directions, that way you can use it on other cats or dogs that you may have and it is not as strong but does the trick all the same.
2006-11-15 07:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Amy R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it from someone who deals with the after effects of those flea treatments. I'm a Vet Tech and see people bring in their damaged pets after they use the cheap, over the counter, spot on flea treatments.
I've seen localized hair loss,
Contact allergies,
Poisoned pets. Even though owners follow package and dosing instructions to the letter.
Just steal the cat. Don't tell the vet clinic that it's not yours. Bring it in, get the flea treatment and leave. The cat can be back home within the hour.
2006-11-15 07:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Vets treatment is definitely the best and the cat needs to be treated or problem will get worse and really bad cases of fleas can result in death.If the owners are not going to do anything about it you need to report this to the RSPCA and they will come and sort it out.This poor cat needs help and a new home.
2006-11-15 08:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by sanny 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The supermarket stuff is not as good as what you get from the vets, but it is adequate at this time of year. I know it sounds cruel, but if you leave the cat out on a frosty night, it will kill the fleas and then the treatment only has to work on the eggs. Vets are very funny about letting people buy Frontline and the like 'over the counter' and I don't understand why.
2006-11-15 07:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by jasmine 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
phone another vet and tell them the cat is yours. You could be really sneaky and have him microchipped in your name too. Then your horrible neighbours will not have a leg to stand on if they claim he is theirs.
Can't offer further info as I have already answered this question and you do not allow messages or emails.
Just say that it hasn't been microchipped. The majority of cats aren't. Make up an age. Tell them you have not had it long as it is a rescue. That'll give you a get out clause to most of the questions they ask. They WILL ask if it is innoculated. Tell them yes unless you want them to do that.
2006-11-15 07:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they don't do a very good job, I would say ring the vet again explain the situation that they dont want him but you want to help him by getting him treated for fleas and ask them if you can register him there in your name. Or you could take him to the nearest r.s.p.c.a and explain to them what is happening and they may be able to help you get him treated good luck hope he is ok.
2006-11-15 09:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by gracie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No the stuff at Tesco, Bob Martins i think it is called, its not very good, you need to use it very regularly and with a flea collar for it to have any effect, but it is better than nothing, if you go to a pet store they will have a better Bob Martin treatment, it says on the top "Previously available from your Vet" its about £8 but its better than the £1.99 stuff. YOu'll need a spray or powder for carpets and furniture that he has been sleeping on.
2006-11-15 07:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Jovi Freak 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Hartz treatments do not work as well. What you could do is just make an appt. at a vet and just say that the cat is yours to get the flea treatment.
2006-11-15 07:09:42 · answer #9 · answered by Astro 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Buy a product called FrontLine from some pet shops and vets, the vet should let you buy some even though you are not registered with him
2006-11-15 07:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by myvtecsred 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋