How to apply flea treatment on cats?

There’s nothing worse than your furry friend scratching themselves silly, itchy and irritable due to pesky fleas. Not only is it annoying for them, but the bites can lead to infections as well. Thankfully, getting rid of these tiny intruders is easy with proper flea treatment.

Understand Flea Treatment Options

Before you begin applying flea treatments on your cat, it’s important to know what options are available in the market. The two main types of treatments are:
– Topical flea treatments
– Oral medication

Topical flea treatments come in liquid form which should be applied directly onto your pet’s skin between their shoulder blades – this area would make sure that they don’t lick off the solution by accident.

Oral medication, like a pill or chewable tablet includes ingredients that kill fleas from within your pet’s body itself instead of repelling them like topical treatments do.

Whichever choice you decide upon will depend partly on personal preference and comfort level when administering medication.

Check With Your Veterinarian Before Applying Any Treatment

It’s worth checking with your vet before giving any medication or topical solution at home yourself, especially if there is something new being introduced to your pet for the first time.

Your veterinarian may discuss issues based around effectiveness (dosing requirements) needed as well as finding out about any potential allergies such as sensitivity toward ingredient/s used so no harm done while treating against invading fleas!

Considerations include the age and weight information regarding each individual cat history we have found through different occasions where medical attention was required previously just makes sense because let’s face it: nobody knows a feline better than its doctor!

Prepare Yourself & Get Your Cat Comfortable

Fortifying both space and mindset could potentially transform this into more peaceful proceedings when humans approach an unsolicited task at hand without having went over certain preparations beforehand.

Try getting into the right mindset: Do you often find yourself frazzled whenever administering medication to your kitties? Chill out before-hand, have a good book ready, or some calming tunes nice kitty treats ready!

Ensure the cat is comfortable: Make sure that their cuddle spot is cozy with clean blankets nearby so they can curl up restfully even as this process takes place.

Positioning an area rug below the chair may be helpful for catching droplets of medicine during application.

Know The Flea Treatment Application Process

It’s crucial to apply flea treatments properly in order to maximize its effectiveness and minimize risk from occurring.

Here are steps on how you should proceed:
1. Determine what kind of flea treatment you use
2. Part Your Cat’s Hair Around Their Shoulder Blades
3. Squeeze Open The Applicator Tube/Distribute Dosage According To Capsule Size
4. Directly Apply Topical Solution Underneath Skin – Spot Found Earlier (topical) Or Administer Oral Medication Through Swallowing Action

5.Watch And Wait For Any Indicators Of Reaction

Always make sure dosages are proportionate per individual pet weight recommendations.

Make Sure Capsule Is Being Administered Ensuring No Chances Of Overdose By Mistake

One thing people often get wrong while administering flea medication: They forget about giving it to themselves first! Keep in mind that cats have a knack for knowing when something uncomfortable/suspicious might come their way which increases chances they will fight back; listen patiently like a parent coaxing child nicely- think of positive reinforcement best used behavior management techniques.

Post Care Tips: Reward Them!

After applying the medication, reward your cat with lots of love and attention because let’s face it–your cat deserves it after sitting through all those uncomfortable moments just for you.

 |POST-FLEA TREATMENT CARE TIPS

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1. Keep An Eye Out For Any Adverse Reactions
2. Limit Your Cat’s Exposure To Other Animals Just For Now
3. Check & Comb Frequently

Keep the dosage timings in check: It is important that a set amount of time pass before applying additional flea medication.

Rewarding your cat can be done through giving lifestyle tweaks such as new toys to play around or spending extra attention on them for an extended period post-treatment.

By following these tips and medications regimens, you’ll ensure fleas won’t stand a chance against your furry feline friend!

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