just discovered my cat has fleas i've given her a tablet which says starts working within 15 mins and i've used a flea comb on her think i'm itching more than her now i realise i've got to de flea my home now but my question is when can i put a flea collar on her it says can't use if used other flea treatment now the flea tablet i've given her says she can have another one tomo if needed is it ok to put flea collar on then or is it too soon. Right now i feel like i've let her down her getting fleas and want to help her.
2007-10-15 06:43:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
question for you....did you get these flea tablets from vets? if not and they were from a supermarket i wouldn`t bother,i`ve had allsorts,ended up going to vetsgot the front line,works a treat,they also sell the spray for the house too which lasts a year.the drops last my cats about every 3 months through out the year
2007-10-15 07:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this tablet business. I DO hope that this is something you got from your vet and NOT over the counter at somewhere like Wal-Mart, etc. NO, do NOT use a flea collar when there is any other product being used--it will make your cat sick. You have NOT let your kitty down--they all get fleas from time-to-time, we just have to treat them before they get out of hand. Talk to your vet. The best product I've ever used is Frontline Plus. Advantage is also a good option. But, do NOT use anything else on her without first consulting your vet.
2007-10-15 13:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by sharon w 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not sure about this tablet that works in 15 mins.never heard of it!!! leve the flea collar off for now as you may overdose the cat with flea repellent.in future the best flea product i feel would be best to use is fronline flea drops which have worked for me every time...if in doubt ring your vet for advice before you go ahead with anything as they are the best people to ask.
2007-10-16 07:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by rachel a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals get fleas, you have not let your kitty down. Let the tablet do it's job, I'm sure there has to be some kind of telephone number on the box to call with questions...call it. I don't advise using a flea collar especially now because it may overdose her with poisons.
2007-10-15 13:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mikey D 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
DON'T put a flea collar on her. They don't work, and often cause reactions - at a mimimum, hair loss around the neck.
Was the tablet Capstar? These are good, but they're not preventatives - yes you need to spray your house, but you also need to get a preventative treatment from your vet i.e Frontline Plus, unless you want to be giving your cat Capstar every single day (not a good idea obviously)
Chalice
2007-10-16 18:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, give her a flea bath. Also best prevention for fleas is Advantage.
2007-10-15 13:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by littlepixiefyre 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Put some Frontline on her you can get it from your vet's it;s the only treatment i know that kills the fleas, my house cat got fleas from my outdoor cat and he has a flea allergy, once i put Frontline on him the allergy cleared and no more fleas. Your vet will advise you on how often to give the treatment.
2007-10-15 14:45:48 · answer #7 · answered by kevina p 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Flea collars are absolutely worthless, except to put in your vacuum cleaner bag to kill fleas vacuumed up from the floor.
2007-10-15 13:53:58 · answer #8 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
take her to the groomers and have her bathed and flea dipped to many fleas can make a cat very sick
2007-10-15 14:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by Cathy J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Become friends with the fleas, then ask them politely to leave,.
2007-10-15 15:17:46 · answer #10 · answered by angeljen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋