Fleas represent a health hazard for cats. Flea bites can result in severe inflammation and itching, allergies, hair loss, infection and the spread of disease.
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Recommendations
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Your veterinarian will know more about what your pet needs and what medication works best in your location and climate. Ask for recommendations.
Considerations
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Decide whether you want an injection, oral product, spray, or other form and whether you want something that also works against other insects, like ticks. Consider cost and frequency of administration.
Desirable Features
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Your vet can help you choose a flea medication that is easy to administer, safe, effective and affordable
Top Products
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Among the most popular and effective once-a-month medications are Advantage, which repels and kills fleas. Frontline Top Spot does the same and also works against ticks. Frontline Plus repels and kills fleas and ticks and is waterproof. You can purchase these medications at pet stores and online.
For Serious Problems
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Capstar is a pill that starts killing adult fleas within 30 minutes. You can use it with Program, which prevents flea eggs from developing. Program comes in monthly injections, tablets and liquid.
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