2007-10-18 03:09:44 · 7 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
they are safe for cats if they are labelled for cats, specifically... anything labelled for dogs, but not cats, is not safe... personally, i think the best flea/tick products out there are made by Adams... they have stuff made for cats
2007-10-18 03:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by fireflyy_101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best defense against fleas is frontline or advantage. Advantage recently came out with a product that also prevents heartworms in cats (yes cats can get them too) as well as treat fleas. Your best bet to rid your home and pets of fleas is to apply the liquid flea control and have the pets go outside, so when i fleas jump off its not in your home. And when your house is empty flea bomb it. Wash cloths and blankets in hot water. Repeat flea treament monthly to rid them of fleas. The liquids work much better than shampoos or powders because when the flea bites the treated skin it is killed instantly therefore stoping the cycle, (can't lay eggs if they're dead).
I wouldn't go as far as to say shampoos and powders are "unsafe", but they aren't the "safest" or most effective.
2007-10-18 10:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by babyburd 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The are formulated for cats and dogs so yes! Some people don't like the fact that they put chemicals on the animals bodies, but it is the same thing as a human drink sodas or dying their hair.
I prefer using drops like Frontline because it goes to the bloodstream and you'r animals are less likely to obtain skin irratations. ( Yes, the sprays and drops have caused skin irritations thought the probability is very slim. What you have to look at is lotions, shampoos and such things can also react differently with humans. Same concept)
2007-10-18 10:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're from a pet store, then often no.
Powders and shampoos don't work - the reason they sell them in pet stores is they're not licensed to sell the appropriate flea killing drugs. Spot-ons sold in stores are frequently dangerous - they contain organophosphates, which should never be put on animals, ESPECIALLY cats.
Veterinary spot-ons like Frontline are safe and effective. Vets are licensed to sell the specially formulated flea-killings products - it's ironic therefore that the dangerous stuff is available on store shelves for any one to buy.
Stay away from pet store products,
Chalice
2007-10-18 18:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told by my vet that they were not safe! My vet has a pill to kill the fleas right away and it is safe even for nursing mothers. I also use frontline after giving the pill and it has really worked out fine. Once a month after the pill you give them the frontline. Please do not use over the counter things on your cat. They really are unsafe. Even the flea collars have a note on them now to discuss using them with your vet before getting them..
2007-10-18 10:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by craft painter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be.. BUT
I have had cats for 27 years and gone through every flea control product out there.. Let me tell you.. the BEST is the drops from the vet that you put on the back of the neck (frontline..advantage..etc..).
Don't bother with the other stuff.. really.. Use the drops..
flea COLLARS are a complete joke..
2007-10-18 10:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by Shelly P. Tofu, E.M.T. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very best thing to use is advantage, but it's expensive.
Any toxic (chemical) pesticide is bad to some extent, because
cats absorb things thru thier skin.
There are natural flea remedies at onlynaturalpet.com.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-18 10:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by Mimi B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋