WHAT TO DO TO PREVENT FLEAS ON CATS:
The recommended thing to prevent fleas in our cats is to place products that keep them free from fleas that get on our pet, which are adult fleas, the ones we see and also control all other juvenile forms that are in their bed, carpets , that we do not see them, but they are the ones that will make prevention fail if we do not exercise control over them.
Remember that for every flea we find today, there will be thousands in weeks.
That's why prevention is your best ally.
THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR YOUR CAT:
The most effective flea treatment is the one that is comprehensive and that has as an ally a pet owner with perseverance to carry it out.
When we say that the treatment is comprehensive, it means that it eliminates the fleas that are on the cat while controlling the rest of the cycle that proliferates in the environment.
WHAT DOES A PIPETTE DO TO CONTROL THE ENVIRONMENTAL LOAD OF FLEAS?
When we apply a pipette, the active ingredient that takes care of the fleas that are in the house, arrives through the flaking of the skin and the fall of the hair on the floor, carpets, armchairs and prevents them from continuing to grow.
The advantage is that while our cat walks around the house or simply sleeps, it will be taking care of us that certain annoying parasites proliferate in the home.
HOW TO ELIMINATE FLEAS ON CATS:
To eliminate fleas on our cats there are various products.
For years, the most widespread due to their safety and easy application are pipettes, which are products for topical use, that is, they are applied to the skin and therefore are safe, since they only affect fleas, they do not require our pet does not metabolize any drug but kills the flea by simple contact with it.
At Glu Glu Pet we offer you the best pipettes on the market:
FRONTLINE COMBO CATS:
INFORMATION:
Pipettes in 6 unit format. to combat all types of external parasites in cats.
This antiparasitic has in its composition an adulticide molecule, for adult fleas, and a substance that eliminates immature forms (eggs and larvae).
It thus becomes a highly effective option, since it acts quickly and by contact thanks to the unique power of its patented insecticide and acaricide molecule, fipronil.
Frontline Combo is effective and has passed all the demanding tests.
It is especially recommended for clients who prefer the convenience and comfort of a spot-on application.
By affecting the reproductive cycle, it offers double protection by preventing contamination of the animal's environment by flea eggs and larvae.
This antiparasitic for cats kills fleas (Ctenocephalides) in 24 hours.
Ticks (from the Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Dermacentor, Ixodes and Haemaphysalis families) and lice (Trichodectes canis) are killed within 48 hours of exposure.
One of the characteristics of this article for animals from Frontline is that, thanks to its properties, it acts on various points of the nervous system of the parasites found in your pet, which causes its death by nervous hyperexcitation in a short time.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
Apply it on dry skin.
Part the hair between the shoulders carefully so that the skin is clearly visible.
Pour it at the base of the cat's head to prevent licking.
Do not use if your pet weighs less than 2kg or is less than 8 weeks old.
Respect a time of 48 hours before and after each application.
COMPOSITION:
Fipronil (100 mg) and excipients (butylhydroxyanisole, butylhydroxytoluene, ethanol, polysorbate 80, polyvidone, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether).
Blister pack with 6 pipettes of 0.5 ml.
FLEVOX CAT PIPETTE:
INFORMATION:
Pipettes turn out to be the most comfortable method to eliminate the dreaded external parasites such as fleas and ticks from our pets, which can even transmit diseases to them.
COMPOSITION:
1 pipette of 0.5 ml contains:
Active substance:
Fipronil 50mg.
Excipients:
- Butylhydroxyanisole (E320).
- Butylhydroxytoluene (E321).
DISEASES THAT CAN CAUSE FLEAS ON CATS:
The disease in cats most commonly associated with fleas is Feline Infectious Anemia, where the flea transmits a bacterium from cat to cat that leads to the destruction of red blood cells, causing very severe anemia.
Other cats develop Allergic Dermatitis due to flea bites (DAPP), since they are allergic to flea saliva and where only one bite is enough to generate a lot of itching and skin lesions.
HOW TO GET THE ELIMINATION OF FLEAS IN YOUR HOUSE:
To eradicate fleas, consecutive treatments must be undertaken, every month to eliminate adult fleas, placing the pipette, preferably those that offer environmental control that is not altered by sunlight or artificial light and that also offer residual power, as well in the As we use it for longer, better results and healthier environments are obtained.
THE MOST FREQUENT PLACES IN YOUR HOUSE THAT CAN BE FILLED WITH FLEAS:
The places in the house that fleas seek to hide are the sheltered places and those that are warm, such as carpets, mattresses, armchairs and even in the car, if it is a cat that usually accompanies us in it.
Also remember that fleas are present all year round, in the hot months due to the temperatures typical of the climate and in the cold months due to heating and shelter in homes.
HOW TO KEEP THOSE PLACES INSIDE THE HOUSE FREE OF FLEAS:
The ideal is the monthly use of pipettes to combat adult fleas that are on pets and at the same time that they have the power to eliminate the "juvenile" forms that are in the house, as is the case of Protech Cats. In addition, there are other methods that can help, such as vacuuming surfaces, renewing or removing carpets or blankets that we no longer use, etc.
HOW TO AVOID SPREAD BETWEEN PETS:
To prevent the spread of fleas between cats and between them and dogs, it is indicated to treat each one with the corresponding product according to the species, not to put products for dogs on cats or vice versa.
It is important to keep in mind that dog fleas generally come from cats and this risk increases when both live in the same house.
That is why it is essential to treat all the pets that live together at the same time, every month.
AT GLU GLU PET WE WILL TELL YOU SOME CURIOSITIES ABOUT FLEAS:
Fleas are insects that are flattened on the sides of their bodies and have a covering that allows them to glide quickly through animal hairs while resisting crushing.
- Thanks to their legs, they can jump great distances, up to 200 times the length of their own body.
- Each flea can lay between 40 to 50 eggs per day and more than 600 throughout its life.
- From the time an adult flea lays an egg until a new flea is born, 3 to 4 weeks elapse, and we can quickly go from having one flea to thousands! That is why prevention is so important.
- Adult fleas live their entire lives on the animal, but the eggs, larvae and pupae live in the environment and represent the "real" problem when eradicating them.
- Adult fleas feed on blood and their saliva contains an anticoagulant that allows them to feed all the time.
- Flea larvae feed on the floor, bedding, couches, the droppings of adult fleas, and other organic debris.
- The pupae do not feed, but remain inside a very resistant cocoon and wait for the best conditions to go outside and start biting. It can take months for signals such as temperature, humidity, vibrations or the gases that we excrete with our breath to “wake them up”.
- When a pupa comes out of its cocoon, all it wants is to "eat" and it will nibble on whatever it finds in its path, which is why people can also suffer from these annoying invaders.
- Flea saliva has allergens that cause a lot of itching, some pets are very sensitive and can even suffer from severe dermatitis.
- Fleas can transmit diseases between animals and between animals and people.
- The key to success to eradicate them is to treat pets and the environment where they live and above all to be consistent with the treatment.
If you think your cat has or may have fleas, there are many products that can repel or prevent the appearance of these parasites.
It is important to know what fleas are like and what damage they can do to our cats.
Here you will learn which are the best fleas for your cat and the recommendations that we recommend to keep your cat healthy.
SERESTO ANTIPARASITE COLLAR FOR CATS:
INFORMATION:
Seresto for cats.
Seresto antiparasitic collar for cats at the best price with up to 8 months duration.
Collar 1.25 g + 0.56 g for cats.
Eliminate ticks and fleas.
Repels ticks. Lavatory.
Waterproof.
38 cm necklace.
Duration of 7 to 8 months.
THE NECKLACE CONTAINS:
Active substances: 1.25 grams of imidacloprid, 0.56 g of flumethrin.
Excipients: titanium dioxide (E 171), black iron oxide (E 172).
Target Species: Cats
Read the leaflet before use.
Keep the bag containing the collar in the box until the time of use.
Cutaneous use.
Veterinary use.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
When we see our cat scratching more than usual, one of the first things that comes to mind is the dreaded fleas.
Even if our cat only walks in the garden or lives in an apartment and does not go outside, fleas can reach him relatively easily, for example through our shoes when we return from the street (it is not uncommon for fleas, either in the form of eggs, larvae or adults, remain attached to the soles of shoes or the bottoms of pants), and especially if we have a dog, it can act as an intermediate host and transmit them.
Fleas can seriously affect the health of our cats, among other things they can cause allergies (DAPP, allergic dermatitis to flea bites), hemoplasmosis (feline infectious anemia), or dipilidiosis (a type of intestinal parasite).
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE FLEA:
Fleas are small insects that parasitize our pets and feed on their blood.
They do not fly, but can jump up to 33cm in length.
Their body measures between 1.5 and 3.3 mm, they are brown in color and move quickly between the hairs of their host thanks to their laterally flattened body, which makes them very difficult to detect with the naked eye, especially in the dark-furred animals.
What is easier to detect is its feces, we can see small black dots in the area of the back or belly of our cat.
During their development they go through four phases:
- Eggs: the adult females lay them on the body of our pet, later they fall and are deposited on carpets, beds, sofas...
- Larvae: they shelter under furniture, carpets, or hidden in sand or gravel, feeding on the feces of adult fleas and other organic debris.
- Pupae: the larva wraps itself in a cocoon and remains inside until it detects the appropriate conditions outside to emerge as an adult flea.
- Adults: bite the host and feed on its blood, live approximately 50 days.
The total duration of the biological cycle of the flea varies between 2 weeks and 6 months, or even more, since in the cold season or if they do not detect the presence of possible hosts nearby, they can remain in the pupal stage for several months. , waiting for the right conditions to develop.
That is why it is important to combat the different stages of its development and keep our cat always protected, or we could find ourselves with a reinfestation soon after.
We will always consult with the veterinarian the best choice for our cat.
Some animals may suffer allergic reactions to certain chemical compounds, we must be vigilant after applying the antiparasitic and in the event of any symptoms (skin irritation, changes in the animal's behavior...) go to our veterinarian and choose a product of a different composition for subsequent deworming
It is important to keep our cat protected against fleas and apply antiparasitic even though we do not see any bugs.
Parasites are sometimes not easy to see, and most of them (eggs, larvae and pupae) are not seen because they are in the environment.
It is always better to prevent and act before fleas completely invade our pet and our home, since once they are installed they reproduce at breakneck speed and ending them may require the intervention of a pest control professional in extreme cases. .
Using a good antiparasitic product for our cat is a real investment, both for him and for the people he lives with, which will save us a lot of inconvenience, health problems and headaches.
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- Pipettes for cats.
- Antiparasitic collars.
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