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When your cat suddenly starts scratching frantically, you might find pesky fleas have invaded not only your pet but also your home. These blood-sucking parasites can be easily picked up by cats when they’re out roaming and brought back home. Not only can they cause discomfort, but they can also infect cats with nasty diseases if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are only a few of the reasons why it’s vital to treat ticks when they appear – or better yet, prevent them from ever appearing in the first place. For effective cat flea treatments, there are a number of options available, such as oral tablets, spot-on pipettes, collars, and sprays. This amount of choice allows cat owners to select the best option for themselves and their feline friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But if you need a helping hand understanding the best cat flea treatments, this article includes the highest-reviewed items that have proven to tackle fleas effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ridding a cat of fleas can seem easier said than done; not all treatments will suit a cat’s lifestyle and temperament. Some cats will resist being held long enough for a spot-on treatment to be applied, while others will spit out tablets they are fed. This is why it is crucial to choose a product both you and your cat are comfortable with, and yes, this might take a bit of trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thankfully, in this article, Household Pets has compiled a list of the 12 best cat flea treatments for you to choose from. The products have been split into four different categories in relation to the type of flea treatment it is, including tablets, spot-ons, collars, and sprays.<\/p>\n\n\n
Although some felines will happily consume tablets without issue, others will require oral treatments to be hidden in the cat’s food. This is easier to do with wet food as cats are clever creatures and will eat around a tablet in a bowl full of dry food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best oral medications for cat flea treatment are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bob Martin is a well-known name for flea treatments. The Bob Martin Clear flea treatment includes three tablets, and one tablet can be given when fleas are spotted in a cat’s coat. It will begin killing fleas within 15 minutes, with 100% of fleas dead in 24 hours. This also treats ticks and worms.\n\n
This product is suitable for cats over 12 weeks of age, weighing between 1kg and 11kg.<\/p>\n
This flea treatment for cats includes six tablets. One tablet can be given immediately after fleas have been seen on a cat. It gets to work quickly, killing any fleas on the cat within 24 hours. The Johnsons tablets can be used with other flea treatments, like sprays, shampoos, and powders.\n\n
Johnsons flea treatment can be safely given to cats, weighing 1kg to 11kg, from four weeks old. It can also be given to pregnant and nursing cats. <\/p>\n
VetIQ Flea Guard tablets are made of natural ingredients, like garlic and brewers yeast, to help repel fleas and ticks. Although the product has no fragrance, these ingredients are absorbed into the pet’s bloodstream and create an odour that is unappealing to fleas, stopping them from landing on and biting cats. \n\n
Cats should be given half a tablet daily to keep pets free from fleas. As there are 90 tablets in the pack, this should last 180 days.<\/p>\n
Topical treatments protect cats for an extended period of time, sometimes over a month. These should be applied to the pet’s skin, which can cause some issues if the cat is unwilling to sit still long enough or tends to overgroom itself. Many cat owners find applying the treatment as the cat feeds to be easiest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spot-on flea treatments are commonly used, but this doesn’t mean it is easy to find the best one for your pet. The three topical treatment options included in this section should work successfully on most cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bob Martin Spot-On includes four pipettes and features the active ingredient Fipronil, which kills fleas and ticks quickly; it will kill adult fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. The product can help to prevent reinfestation on pets and their surroundings. It will protect against fleas for up to five weeks.\n\n
This product can be used on kittens that are at least two months old and cats weighing over 1kg. One pipette should be applied against the skin at the base of the cat’s neck.<\/p>\n
FRONTLINE spot-on is a good quality flea treatment for cats that kills fleas within 24 hours of coming into contact. As it is also used as tick protection, FRONTLINE helps to reduce the spread of diseases, such as Lyme Disease. It was first used by veterinarians, but the product is now widely available to buy.\n\n
Cats can be given this treatment if they are at least eight weeks old, weigh 1kg or more, and have no signs of sickness. One pipette can be applied monthly at the base of the cat’s neck and spread over the fur in that area.<\/p>\n
The Beaphar topical treatment is an affordable option for flea control. It lasts for up to five weeks and can be applied monthly for continuous protection against adult fleas and ticks. \n\n
To use this product, place the pipette on the cat’s skin between its shoulder blades and squeeze the liquid out gently. It should only be used on kittens and cats from eight weeks old and weighing over 1kg; do not use this Beaphar spot-on treatment on pregnant or lactating females.<\/p>\n
One of the most effective flea treatments for cats is the flea collar. Flea collars are often the easiest method to apply to a cat; it only requires putting the collar around the cat’s neck and letting it get to work. However, if your cat has never worn a collar before, this can prove challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you think a collar is a suitable choice for your cat, then one of the products shown below will soon get rid of any fleas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This cat flea collar provides up to 12 months of protection from fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. It gets to work within 24 hours of being placed on a cat’s neck and will continue to release the scent of its natural ingredients, like lemongrass and citronella oils, to repel fleas over time. \n\n
To fit the collar on your cat, simply place the collar on its neck, leaving two or three inches to allow adjustments, and cut to size.<\/p>\n
Toldi flea collars are one-size-fits-all at 13 inches long, which is plenty of room for larger cats, and provide cats with up to eight months of protection from fleas. The collar stores the active ingredients within, which are released in low concentrations onto the cat’s fur and skin to deter fleas. It is available in purple and grey. \n\n
Again, this flea collar should be placed around the pet’s neck, leaving a few inches of space, and trimmed to fit.<\/p>\n
This Beaphar soft flea collar contains an insecticide to kill fleas on the cat and prevent any from returning for up to four months. Due to the ingredients in the collar, it should not be used with any other flea treatments. It is available in black, blue, or red and has a bell attached. \n\n
Fitting the collar follows the same guidance as the others in this list; it should be fastened around the cat’s neck with ample room to fit two fingers under the collar, and any excess material should be cut off. <\/p>\n
Using pet and household flea spray helps cat owners to rid their homes and animals of irritating fleas and other pests. This is great if you require an extensive flea control product; however, you should follow the product’s instructions to see where it can be used safely. Some items cannot be used on pets, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spray flea treatments selected by Household Pets will help if you have been unfortunate enough to find fleas on your cat and\/or in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Petsly’s pet flea spray can be used around the house as a long-term prevention and treatment for flea infestations. It can also be used to repel dust mites and bed bugs. This product contains geranium oil, lemongrass oil, and vanilla oil to create a natural formula that smells pleasant to people. \n\n
It should be sprayed on home furnishings and pet products, such as cat and dog beds and the surrounding areas. <\/p>\n
Made in the UK, Pets Purest’s spray for fleas, ticks, mites, and lice has a natural formula to ensure it is suitable for all pets over eight weeks old. When it is applied regularly, the Flea Pro spray eliminates parasites on cats so they will stop scratching and become stress and flea-free. The product has been fully BRC and GMP certified.\n\n
It contains ingredients that fleas dislike, such as cider vinegar and essential oils – geranium, lavender, lemongrass, and citronella.<\/p>\n