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Cat Training and Behavior (Domestic and Feral)/URGENT!! cat has fleas
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Question
my cat has fleas very badly, whats the cheapest and most effective way to treat him? should i being using shampoos, flea collars, powders, or what? if you dont have and answer can you please direct me to someone you can, thanks
I will tell you right now that shampoos only work for 24 hours and do not kill everything; flea collars simply do not work; powders work the same as shampoos. The most effective are the topical drops such as frontline or advantage that you would get from the vet. I tried the others when I was about flat broke and I just wasted my money. I spent the same amount of money on trying all the things that didn't work when I should have just went to the vet to begin with. PLEASE do not waste your time and money on these things. Especially if the fleas are that bad. You'll only be making your cat more miserable by the minute. And fyi, you can buy the topical drops by the single dose if you need to do that.
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Answers by Expert:
Melissa Burg, Veterinary Technician
Expertise
I have experience dealing with different cat behavior signs, including separation anxiety, possible aggression and the difference between fear aggression and actual aggression, this would include possible feral cats. I also am familiar with the several different approaches to introducing a new cat to the environment as well as how each cat or cat and dog and live comfortable and dealing with litter box issues and help you decide if the problem is medical or behavioral.
Experience
I recently graduated with an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology with an emphasis in behavior and training. I also spent 5 years working with animal shelters and worked with socializing cats and kittens, including feral cats.
Education/Credentials
I graduated in August of 2009 from Des Moines Area Community College in the Veterinary Technology Program.
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