How Can I Professionally Get Rid of the Fleas on My Cat?

For the most part, your cat can take care of a minor flea infestation without your help. Your cat follows a personal daily grooming routine, so the fleas are summarily taken care of. But sometimes your cat will need help getting rid of the pesky little bloodsuckers. If your cat is seriously infested with the parasites, or is allergic to the saliva in flea bites, you will need professional help to get rid of the fleas.

Things You'll Need

  • Telephone
  • Car
  • Cat carrier
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Instructions

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      Call either your veterinarian or a local groomer that will work with cats and explain the problem. Make an appointment to take your kitty in as soon as possible for a professional flea treatment.

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      Transport your cat safely. Place your cat in a sturdy carrier for transport to the appointment. Allowing your kitty to be loose in the car while you're driving is unsafe and will stress your cat further.

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      Arrange for a home exterminator to tackle the fleas in your house. Not all of them are on the cat, and you don't want them to jump back on your soon-to-be flea-free pet. Instruct the home exterminator to focus on the areas where your cat spends most of its time -- on the sofa, in your bed, or other special kitty sleeping spaces.

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      After the veterinarian or groomer has treated your cat for fleas, adhere to follow-up instructions. Make and keep any follow-up appointment your vet or groomer schedules. If you are instructed to do anything special for your cat once you return home, regarding combing or applying more flea medication, do so.