Fleas are a problem for cat owners all year round but spring is when they’re at their worst. It is important to treat fleas as they can pass-on disease and in some cases course an allergic reaction.
Fleas are prolific and in just six months 200 fleas will have become ten thousand.
To avoid it becoming a problem it is important to treat your cat, though to prevent the fleas returning, the whole house should be treated and any areas that your cat comes in contact with. There are many products available for the treatment of fleas, but what are the ones to go for?
The options available to you:
The main types of treatment available for the treatment of your cat, spot-on remedies, collars, ‘electric shock’ combs, sprays and tablets. The type of remedy you use will largely depend on your cat:
One of the easiest methods to use are flea collars. They’ll be able to protect your cat for up to four weeks. Even so, some owners are uncomfortable having collars on cats.
Spot-on drops are a very effective treatment, protecting your cat from fleas for up to 5 weeks. Some brands offer two types, one for cats or one for dogs, so make sure you get the right one, as a cat can be overdosed using the dog formula.
Special combs that send out an electric shock can be used to kill fleas. However, you’ll need to be diligent with the comb and repeat the routine over a long period to make sure you get all the fleas. The combs can also ‘buzz’ when being used, this may put some cats off.
Sprays are inexpensive, but cats need to be over 3 months or over before it’s used on them. It can also be quite difficult to treat your cat thoroughly.
Oral Tablets will kill all the fleas on your pet, but it can be difficult to get your cat to swallow a pill unless your well practiced!
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