When it comes to fleas and ticks, there are numerous treatments that can help keep your pets free of parasites. Selecting the appropriate treatment for your cat may be challenging but ensure they receive protection against fleas and ticks for an extended period of time.
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Frontline
Fleas and ticks can be a real danger to your cat’s health. They may cause skin allergies, infection, abscesses, paralysis or even death in some cases.
Fortunately, flea and tick prevention is an affordable, effective way to keep your pet healthy and pest-free wherever they go. Consult with your veterinarian to determine which product best suits your individual needs and situation.
Frontline is the premier flea and tick treatment for outdoor cats, killing up to 98-100% of adult fleas within 24 hours, breaking their life cycle completely. Additionally, Frontline eliminates all stages of four major ticks as well as chewing lice.
Advantage
Fleas and ticks carry diseases that can harm cats. If your home is in an area where these pests are frequent, year-round flea and tick prevention is necessary to protect your cat.
Advantage is a vet-recommended topical treatment that kills and prevents flea and tick infestations for up to six weeks. It’s safe for cats weighing over 1.8 pounds and begins working within 30 minutes, eliminating up to 100% of adult fleas while stopping new eggs from laying for 30 days.
Capstar
Capstar is an effective flea treatment that begins to work within 30 minutes, providing rapid relief. It’s available without a prescription and safe to administer daily; killing new fleas as they emerge.
This tablet effectively eliminates over 90% of adult fleas within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats, providing a fast and efficient solution to your pet’s flea problem.
Administering this medication is simple, and its effects last up to a month or more.
Adam’s Plus Shampoo works by interrupting the nervous system of fleas, so they cannot feed or survive. You can give your cat either a single dose or combine it with Adam’s Plus Shampoo for long-term prevention against fleas.
Geraniol Spray
When your outdoor cat spends time outdoors, it is essential to protect her from fleas and ticks. This is especially important if he or she lives in an area where these pests are prevalent year-round, such as the southern or western United States.
Geraniol Spray is a non-toxic, natural option that quickly kills fleas and ticks upon contact. Plus, it dehydrates eggs and larvae to prevent future infestation.
Cats of all ages and sizes can safely use this product; it can be administered as a spot treatment or diluted into water and applied directly onto the skin. Be aware that certain pets may experience allergic reactions when exposed, so be sure to check the label prior to use.
Seresto
Outdoor cats, particularly those living near wooded areas or fields, are especially vulnerable to flea and tick infestations. These pests carry diseases which can pose serious health issues for both cats and their owners.
Seresto is an excellent product for some cats. It’s a long-lasting collar that kills fleas and ticks for up to 8 months.
It contains imidacloprid and flumethrin, an effective combination that combats fleas and ticks alike.
It is a safe and effective treatment for all outdoor cats, even those that aren’t spayed or neutered. It may also be used on kittens suffering from flea infestation.
