Can you have just one flea?

Question

We had fleas earlier this year, but Frontline quickly took care of that. My vet said I only needed to treat the cats for three months because they only live indoors. So they aren't currently on any flea treatment.

I swear I pulled a flea (singular) off one of my cats on Saturday. I checked both cats on Saturday and again a bit ago, but I don't see any other fleas or dirt on their bellies. Could we have fleas with no visible flea dirt?

I'm starting them back on Frontline this week for sure. I don't think we have a huge problem yet, but we're packing to move. 3/4 of our crap is already in boxes. If we do have fleas, anyone have a clue if they can survive in the boxes? I'm hoping not.

Also, the house we're moving to has been empty for months and will be cleaned before the cats are moved. If the previous owers had dogs, is there any chance there are still living fleas or eggs in the house?

Answer 1

I would say that it would be unlikely for you just to have one flea in the house......or at least for long.
Even though your cats may not wonder outside, you still have the ability to bring fleas in on your clothing or if you have a dog that goes out it could come through them.
My husband has told be that a flea can live for several years on a curtain. I would imagine that could go for carpeting as well.
If you are allergic to the bites yourself, you will be going nuts. I would just treat the cats regularly and be safe. It is a lot more expensive to try and get rid of them!

Answer 2

It's possible, but unlikely. Indoor cats are plenty likely to have fleas, flea don't have a problem entering a house through a door or window!! I don't really know why the vet said only once every three months, it isn't the greatest advice.

If your new house had animals in it, yes there could be fleas. There's most likely to be flea eggs, as they can lay dormant for a very long time - as long as is necessary for a meal to turn up in fact. Eggs are actually stimulated to hatch by the presence of vibration caused by movement and by body heat, so the arrival of you and your cats is likely to cause this - get them treated before you move!

Chalice

Answer 3

There's NO such thing as ONE flea; The frontline may prevent fleas, but the flea still jumps on; then if it doesn't like the taste, he jumps back off; which means you need to treat the interior for them. You may need to bomb your place 2 or 3 times to kill them out. Unless you live in a very cold Winter State, I think they should stay on the Flea stuff, but I like the Advantage much better than the Frontline. You'll never know just how many fleas you may have, inside, until there is no pet, & they come after you.

Answer 4

The well being meals retailer probably has a few well natural shampoos and cures for fleas which are non frustrating. My favourite process is least frustrating and maybe satisfying to your puppy as it's going to supply him tons of your undivided concentration: Pick the fleas off via hand and drown them in a bowl of water with a couple of drops of dish cleaning soap in it. Our puppies might line up for this medication in the event that they acquired fleas. There's tiny combs on the puppy retailer to support with this..very affordable and may also be fairly priceless.

Answer 5

Fleas come in hordes - like the Vikings and the Huns. I am glad you are planning to get a handle on it right away.

Answer 6

yes you could.may i suggest you keep a flea collar on the cats and vacuum daily for a week.where there is one flea today.you could have hundreds by tomorrow.

Answer 7

Try buying a flea comb. They can live in a box. Pinch it with your nails to kill it.

Answer 8

Yes, you can.
They multiply so fast, though...

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