Fleas - unpleasant "neighbors" in a pet, which lead to the appearance of severe itching, allergies, the animal becomes nervous and restless. In our article we will tell you what tools will help you get rid of fleas.
We relieve the cat from fleas at home
Effective preparations for fleas quite a lot. Many of them act instantly, others - after a while. Some drugs need to be used once, but there are those that need to be given several times after a certain time. Also in vetaptekakh you can find products that have a preventive effect.
For the removal of fleas, you can use such tools and drugs as:
- collar;
- shampoos;
- drops;
- pills;
- sprays.
When choosing a suitable tool, you need to take into account a number of indicators: the age of the animal, its health, ease of use. Also try not to delay processing "for later", since the presence of fleas can cause great harm to the animal.
Collar
Such a tool can be called more preventive than curative, but it perfectly protects against the appearance of insects, including ticks.
And this is especially important for those cats who are used to walking outside in the warm season.
The collar must be worn on a clean pet, so the cat must be washed before using the tool.
The correct collar will protect the pet for 3-6 months. When choosing, pay attention to the following:
- Release date, expiration date - the “fresh” collar will act much more efficiently.
- The integrity of the packaging. If there is a slight damage somewhere, then you should not buy such a tool, as a leaky packed collar quickly loses its properties.
- Marking It is necessary to take into account for whom exactly you are buying a product - for an adult cat or a kitten.
Shampoo
It is considered the most gentle and safe means in the fight against fleas. Attracts by the fact that after the "shower" is washed off completely - shampoos can be used even for small kittens and with allergies. Using them is simple: apply a small amount on wet wool, lather and rinse.
Be careful: neither shampoo nor water should get into your ears and eyes.
If you wash a kitten, then it is undesirable to apply the product to the fur: it is better to mix a little with water and apply the soap solution to the “fur coat”. After you wash the shampoo, gently wipe the cat. After 2-4 days, depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations, the treatment will need to be repeated.
Drops
Since it is quite difficult to completely get rid of fleas on a cat that spends a lot of time on the street, many veterinarians recommend using special drops, as they treat and serve as an excellent prophylactic agent. In addition, they are pleased with the price - on sale you can find both very expensive and cheap options.
The most common option - drops "Leopard", sold in pipettes. The tool must be applied along the withers, trying to make droplets fall not on the coat, but on the pet's skin. Try to carry out such processing once every three months, this will allow the fleas to avoid settling your pet.
Pills
They are the most effective against these insects, and it is enough to give just one pill during the meal or after the meal. The main thing is not to use this drug for kittens under the age of 4 weeks.
It is worth noting that such a tool has one drawback - a rather high cost, but this is overlapped by usability and efficiency of use.
Spray
Use flea sprays should be carefully: it is applied to the skin and hair, then incubated for half an hour, washed off.
During this period, it is very important to ensure that the animal does not lick off the coat. Also, do not process your head, because in this case it is likely that the spray will get in your eyes.
How to help a little kitten
In the fight against fleas in a kitten, you need to be more cautious, because the babies are very gentle, they sharply react to any means used.
The treatment begins with the removal of fleas - they just need to be combed out, not forgetting that most insects are usually on the breast and abdomen. It is better to take a small comb to remove not only adults, but also eggs.
After that, bathe the kitten using a special shampoo - it must be labeled with permission to use the kitten. If the “baby” is more than two months old, Barsik drops can be used for flea treatment.
Folk remedies for fleas
Many pet owners choose folk remedies for flea control. They are no less effective than commercial sprays and drops. You can use the infusions of pepper, garlic, various herbs. The most important indicator - the smell that should scare insects.
It is very easy to make a suitable tincture:
- Take 30-50 g of fresh or dried herbs (wormwood, eucalyptus will do).
- Pour boiling water.
- Leave to infuse for 5 hours.
- The resulting solution is applied to the entire hair of the animal.
- Dry the fur.
Garlic tincture is also suitable. Take a head of garlic, finely chop it, pour 500 ml of water and leave for 6-8 hours. Lavender decoction is also a good help.
In addition, the preparation of such funds will be cheaper than buying drugs in a veterinary pharmacy, they are safer for a pet.
How to choose the right tool
You can buy suitable products for processing at any zoo or online store. In this case, you will receive all the necessary information from the consultant about the effectiveness, cost, use and contraindications.
You can also read reviews about drugs that will help make the right choice. It is advisable to choose the means of well-known brands that have proven themselves well. Remember that low cost may indicate an ineffectiveness of the remedy - it happens that a falsified product goes on sale at bargain prices, which can only harm a pet.
The average cost of production is as follows:
- collars - from 200 to 500 rubles;
- shampoos - around 200 rubles;
- drops - from 100 to 500 rubles;
- spray - from 300 to 1000 rubles;
- tablets - around 450 rubles.
Now you know how to remove fleas in cats: what means to use, including folk. The main thing is to carefully read the instructions before use and strictly follow it.
