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Fleas in cats

westliferule · 2016-10-20 10:59:36

Hi there, I am just inquiring about fleas both our cats have them we have put in flea treatment at the back of their necks but we can still see black spots on one of the cats they are not moving so we arent sure. Has anybody any idea of how we will know when they are gone. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

20-10-2016 10:59am

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westliferule

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Hi there,

I am just inquiring about fleas both our cats have them we have put in flea treatment at the back of their necks but we can still see black spots on one of the cats they are not moving so we arent sure. Has anybody any idea of how we will know when they are gone.

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.

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#2 20-10-2016 8:16pm

boomerang

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The black spots are probably specks of flea dirt. Depending on what spot-on product you used, the longest it should take to kill all of the fleas on the cats is 24hrs.

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#3 21-10-2016 4:55pm

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what product did you use?
dont forget to wash their bedding in HOT water
make sure to follow up with another dose in 4-6 weeks time

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