Dealing with a cat that is infested with fleas can be extremely difficult. Fleas are parasitic organisms that feed off of the blood of both animals and humans. They can live in your carpet, in your bed sheets, in couch cushions, and even in house plants. Once your home is infested with fleas, they can be very difficult to get rid of. The best method for eradicating fleas from your home involves treating all infested animals, as well as using a frontline flea treatment for your carpets and furniture. There are many sprays, powders and gas-bombs that are commonly used to help homeowners to get rid of fleas. When it comes to your pets, there are many different treatment options available. One of these choices is Frontline Plus for cats, which is a cat flea treatment product manufactured by Merial. Frontline has become a very popular flea treatment, since it seems to be fairly successful at controlling fleas.
How to Treat Your Cat
To use Frontline Plus on your cat, you first have to know the proper procedure. Improper application of Frontline Flea for cats could result in it being ineffective at controlling fleas. First, prepare the product by removing it from its package. However, do not open the package until you have your cat ready to be treated. Since some cats can be resistant to being treated, it’s best to first calm your cat in a neutral area. Bring them into your lap, and wait until they are relaxed to apply the product. During the application process, you may need to ask a friend or family member to help hold your cat. Snap off the applicator tip from the Frontline tube, and place it between your cat’s shoulder blades. Squeeze the tube until it’s empty, keeping the product as close to your cat’s skin as possible. It’s not necessary to do two applications, or to apply in a “stripe” down your cat’s back. Frontline works best when applied in a single spot.
Frontline Plus Product Info
The active ingredients in Frontline Plus are fipronil and (S)-methoprene. Fipronil is responsible for killing the fleas through disruption of their central nervous system. S-Methoprene causes the fleas to be stuck in their juvenile life phase, which disrupts their life cycle. The combination of these ingredients is extremely effective at eradicating a flea infestation. Side effects are relatively rare, and are usually related to localized skin irritations at the application site.
2 Responses to “Frontline Flea Treatment for Cats”
Our normally calm cat, has a fit when we try to apply Frontline oil to the fur between his shoulder blades…just the presence of the box puts him on edge. What’s the best way to control the cat while we are putting it on him?…he became unmanageable the last time we tried this.
One of my dad’s cats died because it was flea infested and became anemic because it got flea infested. That’s when I decided I’d use Frontline Plus for my cats every month. I can usually apply it while they’re eating.