↓
 
  • CAT CHIT CHAT
  • Animal-human relationship
  • Norwegian FC
  • TKA
  • MAU MEW
  • Maine Coon
  • Tiger

PoC

Cat Welfare at Heart - seen in 86% of the world's countries (168/195)


Seen in 86% of the world's countries
  • CAT CHIT CHAT
    • Mau Mew
    • Maine Coon
    • Tiger
    • Animal-human rel
  • RECENT ARTICLES/HOME
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • GLOSSARY – CAT TERMS
  • ESSAYS
  • CAT BREEDS
    • CAT BREEDS 2
    • CAT BREEDS 3
    • Unusual Cat Breeds A-E
    • Unusual Cat Breeds F-U
    • Video of 104 Breeds
    • Largest Cat Breeds
    • Rare Cat Breeds
    • Cartoon Cats
    • Breed Selector
    • Cat Breeds Archives
  • WILD CAT SPECIES
    • Wild Cat Facts For Kids
    • Bengal Tiger Reserves Map
    • Wild Cats of Africa (for kids)
    • Wild Cats of Asia (for kids)
  • HISTORY
    • Maine Coon History
    • Cats and Women (an essay)
    • Domestic Cat History
    • Cat History Archives
  • Timeline of the Cat
    • Cat History For Kids
      • Cartoon Cats
  • BEHAVIOR
    • Understanding cat behavior
    • Cat Behavior Facts For Kids
    • Behavior Archives
    • Cat Behavior 2
      • Cat Aggression
    • Essay on Cat Behavior
      • Cat Ear Positions
    • Cat Sounds
      • Articles on Sounds
    • Feral Cats
      • The Feral Cat
  • ANATOMY
    • Cat Anatomy Facts For Kids
      • Cat Skin Gland Facts For Kids
      • Cat Claw Anatomy (for kids)
    • Cat Breed Size
    • Cat Body Types
    • Cat Head Shape
    • Cat Eye Colour
    • Cat Ear Size & Shape
    • World’s Biggest Cat
    • Declawing Cats
    • Teeth
  • CONTACT ME
Home→Tags Flea Treatments Can Kill

Tag Archives: Flea Treatments Can Kill

Fipronil in Frontline Spot On flea treatment only 48% effective

PoC avatarPosted on October 7, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 7, 2020

A study published on 5 October this year tells us that 62% of cats treated with fipronil were “still found to be carrying fleas despite treatment”.

Continue reading →
Posted in flea treatments | Tagged Cat Flea Treatment, dog flea treatment, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill | Leave a reply

Killing cat fleas by drowning and using soap

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 27, 2020

There is a lot of talk on the Internet about killing cat fleas by drowning and using soap. I’d like to discuss these options in this article. Do cat fleas live on dogs? Can flea collars make cats sick? Drowning … Continue reading →

Posted in parasites | Tagged cat flea, cat flea treatments, Cat Parasite, flea combing, flea infestation, Flea Treatments Can Kill, fleas, parasites | Leave a reply

Do cat fleas live on dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 7, 2020

Yes, the short answer is that cat fleas do live on dogs. Their principal host is the domestic cat but they are an extremely common parasite and versatile. Therefore a high proportion of fleas found on dogs are also cat … Continue reading →

Posted in parasites | Tagged cat flea, Cat Flea Treatment, cat flea treatments, cat fleas, dog flea treatment, flea, flea combing, Flea Treatments Can Kill | Leave a reply

Itchy cats: Don’t give anti-flea treatment first

PoC avatarPosted on February 15, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2020

Because cat fleas are such a predominant feline health issue, there might be a tendency among cat guardians to presume that their cat has fleas when they start scratching themselves because their skin is itchy. The advice is to stop, … Continue reading →

Posted in drugs | Tagged cat drugs, Cat Flea Treatment, cat flea treatments, dangers to cats, dog flea treatment, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Dog ‘Spot On’ flea treatment packaging needs to be changed to protect cats

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2017 by Michael BroadJuly 19, 2017

The Pet Poison Helpline makes it clear that topical spot-on insecticides for dogs is one of the most common ways to poison a cat. The dog spot-on treatments contain an insecticide which is highly toxic to cats: pyrethrins or pyrethroids. … Continue reading →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat products, dog flea treatment, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill | 6 Replies

The flea spray which poisons cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2017

A flea spray based upon the naturally occurring insecticide, pyrethrins, is being pulled from supermarket shelves in Australia after adverse reactions by cats. Pyrethrins are poisonous to cats whether they are natural or synthetic. So I find it unwise that … Continue reading →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat flea treatments, chemicals poisonous to cats, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill, insecticides, toxic to cats | 8 Replies

Hartz Flea Treatments – Read This Page Before Buying

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2015 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2015

I am flagging up the acute dangers of this flea treatment product. It’s a USA product available, I presume, only in the USA. From what I have read and seen in photos, I wouldn’t buy this product. I wouldn’t go … Continue reading →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat flea treatments, cat products, Flea Treatments Can Kill | 3 Replies

Alternatives to chemical pesticides to help control fleas and ticks

PoC avatarPosted on August 6, 2015 by Michael BroadAugust 6, 2015

By Sandy In 2012 the EPA notified manufacturers to make labeling changes to spot on flea and tick products, yet 3 years later….. We see that in spite of a disturbing rise in adverse reactions to these products, most manufacturers have … Continue reading →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat flea treatments, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill, home treatments for cats | Leave a reply
©2022 - PoC - Weaver Xtreme Theme Privacy Policy PoC
↑