They were struggling, so it was hard to get it in exactly the right place. I'll call the vet tomorrow, but meanwhile, does anyone know just how toxic it is? (We rarely use the spot treatments. Most months we manage with natural treatments as a deterrent, but we have so many cats that when we see fleas we must take action immediately.)
2007-10-01 16:27:15 · 4 answers · asked by lisawithcats 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
all three of my cats manage to get in a few licks every month when I administer it, no matter where I put it. It has never hurt any of them.
Generally, they will take a few licks, find out how horrible it tastes and quit licking it.
I understand your angst, the first time I saw one of mine licking it I kind of freaked out, too.
Last month, Bandit took a few licks and started gagging, but she didn't throw up. They never have and it does not seem to hurt them.
I am saying all this assuming you are using the stuff you get from the vet. I cannot answer for the stuff you buy at the store.
2007-10-01 16:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by txassgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's Frontline then don't panic. My new kitten licked hers all last night and all she's got today is sticky fur lol. If ingested, Frontline can cause vomiting and behavioural differences but these are only temporary and the worst kind of side effect you're likely to get, mostly, if cats lick the application site they just drool a lot.
If you've treated kitty with anything else, then you may want to check with your vet if she exhibits anything other than excessive salivation, such as vomiting. The packaging should indicate any possible side effects but it's always worth contacting your vet if you're worried.
In future, use Frontline - I've used this on my cats for the past decade and rarely seen fleas. My new kitten just had her first treatment last night. I combed 36 live fleas off her yesterday and 17 dead ones this morning. I guess the herbal treatment she had before didn't work lol.
Frontline should help prevent further infestation but needs to be applied every month. If you choose to use it only when you spot fleas, make sure that, at the same time, you thoroughly wash your cats' bedding and vacuum the house all over to remove as many fleas and larvae from your carpets and soft furnishings as possible, otherwise you will just get more fleas!
2007-10-04 04:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by miss_blue_47 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, which spot-on was it? There are many different types, and they're all different chemicals you know!
Take your cat to the vet IMMEDIATELY if you start seeing any adverse reactions. Store-bought spot-ons contain organophosphates which can cause seizures, so look out for any shaking. If it's a veterinary product you'll probably be OK, especially if it was Frontline - this is probably the safest product there is and only usually causes temporary hyper salivation if licked.
I hope you haven't used anything from a store or supermarket, because these products really aren't safe - I've seen 3 deaths in 4 years from use of Bob Martin products. I hear in America it's the same with Hartz and Zodiac - and the best part is, these products don't even kill fleas, only cats and dogs! So stick with veterinary products in future.
Chalice
2007-10-02 06:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be helpful to know what type of flea treatment you used. was it an otc or one you got from the vet? how much did they lick?
you could call either an emergency vet in your area or animal poison control.
800-213-6680
2007-10-01 16:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by bob © 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋