Hi, this is my first post. My big orange tabby went on insulin last August. Now, during flea season, I have the hardest time keeping him flea free. Advantage and Advantage II simply do not work on him any longer, even though it works on the other cats, and worked on him before he went on insulin. Is the insulin defeating it? What is a good flea product to use on diabetic cats? Thanks.
Advantage Doesn't Work Any Longer
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Larry and Kitties
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Any of the flea treatments are fine for diabetic cats. The diabetes does not affect fleas/flea treatment.
Try Frontline
Try Frontline
Lisa and Witn (GA)
Member Since 2009
I had a similar problem with one of my cats. I switched her over to Revolution and it seems to be working so far.
BJM
Member Since 2010
Fleas can develop resistance to the monthly products. A different monthly product (different ingredients) should be tried.
Capstar, a daily med, may be given to knock out adult fleas quickly. It becomes very expensive with multiple uses. My local shelter uses it in combination with Frontline Plus, which has an insect growth inhibitor to slow/prevent larvae and eggs from developing.
Combing with a flea comb and dropping the fleas, larvae and eggs into soapy water works; its just very time consuming.
A dust bath with food grade diatomaceous earth may help reduce fleas. It may be spread around in areas where no insects, grubs, or nematodes are desired. Do wear a dust mask yourself and avoid stirring it up; the exoskeletons of the diatoms can irritate the lungs or humans and critters.
Capstar, a daily med, may be given to knock out adult fleas quickly. It becomes very expensive with multiple uses. My local shelter uses it in combination with Frontline Plus, which has an insect growth inhibitor to slow/prevent larvae and eggs from developing.
Combing with a flea comb and dropping the fleas, larvae and eggs into soapy water works; its just very time consuming.
A dust bath with food grade diatomaceous earth may help reduce fleas. It may be spread around in areas where no insects, grubs, or nematodes are desired. Do wear a dust mask yourself and avoid stirring it up; the exoskeletons of the diatoms can irritate the lungs or humans and critters.
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