Have you noticed that your favorite fluffy ball is increasingly scratching itself with its hind legs? It's time to check if he has fleas. Even those animals that have never traveled outside the city limits are subject to this misfortune. Parasites are not as harmless as it might seem at first glance. They spread very dangerous diseases, and in addition, they are the cause of flea dermatitis (an allergic reaction to bites).
Get rid of the adversary
What measures to take to rid your pet of annoying insects? There are special drops for fleas on sale, they are absolutely safe for a cat, but parasites will not be good. There were almost no cases when this remedy proved powerless. Usually, one procedure is enough to successfully get rid of insects.
The substances that make up the drugs not only physically eliminate the problem, but alsorepel parasites, which eliminates the possibility of re-infection. These qualities are fully possessed by such means as "Frontline", "Beafar", "Bars", "Advantage".
At the same time, insecticides do not harm the he alth of the animal, since they do not enter the bloodstream. Drops from fleas (for a cat it is necessary to select a certain dosage) are produced in a kind of pipettes, in which a certain amount of the drug has already been measured. So before buying a product, weigh your fluffy. Based on its weight, the required dosage is set.
Starting the procedure
So, the drug is in our hands, what should we do with it now? Drops against fleas for cats should be carefully applied to the withers of the animal and rubbed. The place was not chosen at all by chance, there your kitty will never be able to lick the liquid from the wool. The product must be on the skin for at least 48 hours. Therefore, cancel all water procedures for this period. Of course, there are exceptions. Some compositions are applied at once in several places (at the base of the tail or dotted along the back). Therefore, first carefully read the instructions enclosed in the box. Do not ignore your own protection - before the pipette is in your hands, put on medical gloves. This way you will avoid possible irritation.
Little kids
In addition to "adult" drugs, veterinary pharmacies can find flea drops for kittens. These are special editions fromwell-known brands listed above. For children, less toxic insecticides are used, and the dosage there is tiny. It's just that little cat babies can get seriously poisoned if they accidentally try poison.
And you should not use the remedy while the babies are not yet taken away from the mother, then you risk her he alth as well. The cat will definitely begin to thoroughly wash her children, swallow insecticides and you will have to treat her. For the same reason, after applying the droplets, keep the kittens away from each other so that they do not start licking the skins of their brothers and sisters.
A little about contraindications
Like any drug, they have their own list of contraindications and flea drops. For a cat that is weak or emaciated, they are not suitable. Breastfeeding mothers are also not treated in this way. In extreme cases, it is worth looking for special preparations intended for this category of animals. These include, for example, Spot On from Frontline. This product contains a substance that will not harm either the lactating cat or her babies. It is only necessary to avoid overdosing.
Sometimes there are pets that are allergic to flea drops. For a cat, if you first decided to acquaint her with these drugs, the minimum dosage is selected. And then the condition of the animal is carefully monitored. If itching or signs of dermatitis are detected, the course of treatment will need to be canceled.
