I spent a lot of money buying Broadline from the vet for my two cats. So fat they have been treated twice and I am sure they still have fleas as they are always scratching. I was much more confident of success when they had worm tablets and spot on flea treatment separately. What do others think?
Combination flea and worm treatment - any good?
I use Stronghold on my two cats, as Frontline gives my tom a terrible reaction. Stronghold is a kind of combo, "Stronghold Spot On 45mg is a spot on treatment for fleas, roundworms, hookworms, heartworm, biting lice, sarcoptic mange and ear mites in dogs and cats." I find it fantastic, although it smells very much like alcohol and the cats don't like the smell. It works wonders, however, and I haven't seen a flea on them since I started with Stronghold. 
If your cats had fleas then the bad news is your house will. The fleas lay eggs - lots & lots of eggs - that drop off, turn into larvae, pupate, and emerge when they get indications of something to feed on being nearby.
Did the vet check to see if the cats did have fleas? You use a flea comb with the cat stood on white paper, and then moisten any dark bits you comb out. If they stain the paper pink-ish they are flea dirt - flea poo.
You can buy Advantage online without a prescription and it's effective - there is a question mark over Frontline.
The RIP Fleas website explains clearly about the flea lifecycle and why just treating the cats won't clear them. You need to treat the whole house with RIP Fleas, Acclaim, Indorex or a similar spray product. Flea 'bombs' are not effective - they don't penetrate the dark spaces the larvae retreat into. You MUST follow the instructions, if you do the products are safe & effective.
Did the vet check to see if the cats did have fleas? You use a flea comb with the cat stood on white paper, and then moisten any dark bits you comb out. If they stain the paper pink-ish they are flea dirt - flea poo.
You can buy Advantage online without a prescription and it's effective - there is a question mark over Frontline.
The RIP Fleas website explains clearly about the flea lifecycle and why just treating the cats won't clear them. You need to treat the whole house with RIP Fleas, Acclaim, Indorex or a similar spray product. Flea 'bombs' are not effective - they don't penetrate the dark spaces the larvae retreat into. You MUST follow the instructions, if you do the products are safe & effective.
Originally Posted by cats_five:
“If your cats had fleas then the bad news is your house will. The fleas lay eggs - lots & lots of eggs - that drop off, turn into larvae, pupate, and emerge when they get indications of something to feed on being nearby.
Did the vet check to see if the cats did have fleas? You use a flea comb with the cat stood on white paper, and then moisten any dark bits you comb out. If they stain the paper pink-ish they are flea dirt - flea poo.
You can buy Advantage online without a prescription and it's effective - there is a question mark over Frontline.
The RIP Fleas website explains clearly about the flea lifecycle and why just treating the cats won't clear them. You need to treat the whole house with RIP Fleas, Acclaim, Indorex or a similar spray product. Flea 'bombs' are not effective - they don't penetrate the dark spaces the larvae retreat into. You MUST follow the instructions, if you do the products are safe & effective.”
“If your cats had fleas then the bad news is your house will. The fleas lay eggs - lots & lots of eggs - that drop off, turn into larvae, pupate, and emerge when they get indications of something to feed on being nearby.
Did the vet check to see if the cats did have fleas? You use a flea comb with the cat stood on white paper, and then moisten any dark bits you comb out. If they stain the paper pink-ish they are flea dirt - flea poo.
You can buy Advantage online without a prescription and it's effective - there is a question mark over Frontline.
The RIP Fleas website explains clearly about the flea lifecycle and why just treating the cats won't clear them. You need to treat the whole house with RIP Fleas, Acclaim, Indorex or a similar spray product. Flea 'bombs' are not effective - they don't penetrate the dark spaces the larvae retreat into. You MUST follow the instructions, if you do the products are safe & effective.”
If there is a question over front line, why do Vets prescribe it?
Originally Posted by fredster:
“If there is a question over front line, why do Vets prescribe it?”
“If there is a question over front line, why do Vets prescribe it?”
Cos they get paid money from the companies that manufacture it to recommend it. Same as dentists try and recommend particular brands of toothpaste/brushes.
I to am finding the annoyance of fleas big time whats the best product? iv'e use Bob Martins, Johnsons 4 fleas I used Spot On a lot i prefer tablets for my cats.
Iv'e even used Diatomaceous earth hated that though totally makes their fur dry and brittle.
Any Ideas.
Iv'e even used Diatomaceous earth hated that though totally makes their fur dry and brittle.
Any Ideas.
Originally Posted by sarahco:
“I to am finding the annoyance of fleas big time whats the best product? iv'e use Bob Martins, Johnsons 4 fleas I used Spot On a lot i prefer tablets for my cats.
Iv'e even used Diatomaceous earth hated that though totally makes their fur dry and brittle.
Any Ideas.”
“I to am finding the annoyance of fleas big time whats the best product? iv'e use Bob Martins, Johnsons 4 fleas I used Spot On a lot i prefer tablets for my cats.
Iv'e even used Diatomaceous earth hated that though totally makes their fur dry and brittle.
Any Ideas.”
advantage or stronghold for the cat and rip flea or indorex for the house.
Pointless treating one without the other.
Originally Posted by Lyceum:
“advantage or stronghold for the cat and rip flea or indorex for the house.
Pointless treating one without the other.”
“advantage or stronghold for the cat and rip flea or indorex for the house.
Pointless treating one without the other.”
Thank you what are the price ranges? i mean just as info cause its worth it for feeling comfortable and at ease in my home feeling clean( don't get me wrong my house is clean it's just the feeling you know, as for me cats too like obviously thanks again.
