Flea drops or topical flea treatments are highly reliable methods of flea control. They also have a fantastic safety record. But to get the full benefits your topical cat flea treatment must be used correctly.
To ensure you benefit from all the flea killing power of your cats flea treatment you really must use the product properly. With correct use they provide thorough, long-lasting flea control and are extremely safe for your pets. So here are a few pointers to ensure you use your cats flea meds correctly.
Grab yourself some tissues in case of spills, some scissors to open up the vial and settle down with your cat. Ensure you have the correct pack of flea medicine for your cat. Many offer different versions and doses depending on the size and type of pet so make sure you have the one you should.
Once you cat is relaxed cut the top of the flea drops so you're ready to go. Part the fur of your pet between the shoulder blades to expose as much skin as possible. Squirt the topical flea treatment onto the skin. If there is too much liquid for the amount of skin just use a little and allow it to sink in before applying any more. Flea medicine on your cat's fur will not be able to 'translocate' around their whole body and provide the long-lasting parasite prevention you're paying for.
Once you've managed to get all the liquid to soak into the skin wash your hands and clear away tubes and packets. Keep an eye on your cat for half an hour or so, to stop her licking or rubbing off all the flea medicine. Try not to handle your pet too much over the next few hours or you'll end up absorbing some of your cats flea treatment. This isn't a problem but it leaves less flea killing power on your pet.
That's all there is to it. Just pop a note on the fridge or a reminder in your diary to do it all again next month. After all the key to flea prevention is regular use of a reliable cat flea treatment.
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