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One Response to “I think my cat has fleas. What should I do?”

1. Rose - Customer Care VetLocator.com says:

   February 17, 2010 at 1:13 pm

   Dear Joyce,

   Thank you for your request. There are many things you can do for fleas and a quick search on the internet will give you literally dozens of answers.
   We are not vets and don’t give veterinary advice, so we always suggest that you work with a vet that you feel good about, and contact them when you have pet health questions.

   You can treat fleas with prescription treatments such as Frontline and Advantage one-spot treatments (and some owners won’t use these products on their animals), you can use other over-the-counter products that you get at pet supply stores (some of these have been the focus of recalls in the past, so check before buying anything over the counter), you can use natural treatments from your local natural pet store and health food store and there are things you can do at home that are natural too. The home remedies may not be effective all the time, so be prepared to do constant battle if you choose this route.

   As I said, there are literally dozens and dozens of answers.

   They all say ONE THING – Get the fleas off your pets!!!! And that is the important thing to accomplish. That and doing it in a way that does not put your pet’s health at risk while you get rid of the fleas.

   Best wishes,
   Rose
   Customer Care
   http://www.vetlocator.com