“Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Dogs has met all applicable EPA registration requirements and is approved for topical use on dogs,” the company said in a letter they sent in July to one unhappy customer whose dog had recently died. Hartz Mountain Corp.Dec 16, 2008
What do vets recommend for fleas on cats?
We recommend Frontline Plus because it not only kills fleas and controls flea infestations, but it also kills ticks and chewing lice. Used and trusted by pet owners for more than 20 years, Frontline Plus protects for 30 days with one application.Aug 17, 2021
Where is the best place to put flea medicine on a cat?
Apply along your pet's back where your pet cannot reach. For some pets it is helpful to apply both above and below the collar. For flexible cats, apply at the base of the skull rather than along the back. If your cat can lick it off, the solution won't work and your cat may get sick.
Can flea and tick spray kill cats?
Signs of Flea Control Product Toxicity in Cats and Dogs Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.Aug 17, 2018
Is flea spray toxic to cats?
Permethrin is used in some flea spot-on products made for dogs, and occasionally (in lower doses) in flea powders and collars for cats. Unfortunately, exposure to concentrated permethrin (as in some dog spot-ons) can result in serious illness and even death in cats.Jul 30, 2018
Is tick spray safe for cats?
Cats are more sensitive to permethrin than other mammals, but cat lovers can still use the insecticide as long they're careful about it, veterinarians say. "It's the dose that makes the poison," says Dr. Charlotte Means, director of toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.Jul 11, 2018
What flea medicine is killing cats?
Ingredients like permethrin are commonly included in dog flea and tick treatments, which can actually kill cats.Jun 28, 2019
What kills fleas on cats instantly?
Medicines your cat eats. The pill nitenpyram (Capstar) kills adult fleas on your cat within 30 minutes. It doesn't have any lasting effects, though. Spinosad (Comfortis) is a fast-acting chewable that starts killing fleas before they lay eggs.Feb 6, 2021