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Best Flea Meds For Cats

Cat Chat With Dr. Ask

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Why do cats still get fleas when we have so many effective treatments available?

In this video, Dr. Ask, cat veterinarian, breaks down cat flea treatments and explains how to choose the best option for your cat. Learn the differences between flea meds, how they work, and what you should consider before starting flea prevention.

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⏱️ Video Timeline / Chapters
0:00 Best Flea Treatments For Cats
1:13 A Vet’s Perspective
1:42 Chart Of Specific Flea Products
2:06 Overview: Capstar
2:43 Overview: Credelio
3:56 Overview: Bravecto
5:18 Overview: Revolution PLUS
6:41 Specific Use & Recommendations
6:46 Getting Bit By Fleas At Home?
7:21 Cat Goes Outside
7:44 Forget To Give Or Late With A Treatment
8:17 Cat Lives With A Dog
8:41 Broad Parasite Protection
9:09 Ticks
9:50 Overall Recommendation
10:39 Advantage Multi or Bravecto PLUS
11:03 FAD (Flea Allergy Dermatitis)
11:40 Treating Fleas In Kittens
12:35 Flea Eggs
13:13 Vacuuming & Washing Tips
13:43 When To Treat For Fleas
14:04 OTC Flea Products
15:19 Generic Flea Products
15:56 “Flea Resistance”
16:26 Why Do Vet Recommend These Products?
17:04 “Natural Treatments”

Resources:
📌 CAPC recommends year round fleas & tick control: https://capcvet.org/articles/the-case...
📌 Capstar: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14596...
📌 Credelio: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
📌 Bravecto: https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcen...
📌 Bravecto affects on flea populations in the home: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
📌 Bravecto owner satisfaction: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
📌 Bravecto PLUS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31122...
Revolution PLUS: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
📌 Counterfeit Frontline & Advantage: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/fil...
📌 Avoid Counterfeit Pesticide Products for Dogs and Cats: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh...
📌 Flea resistance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

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20 Comments

@RamzaBfan 10 months ago (edited)

You put some thought into this. Very informative. This is by far the best video on this topic on YouTube.

@anesnaeil9327 7 months ago

That was amazing video. Thanks for all the info

@alexandraclarke9349 9 months ago

Thank you!!❤ Just subscribed

@pattiemosier9583 10 months ago

Thanks for the info.

@BoochieMane-p3n 11 months ago

I have 4 rescued girls I kept plus my original cat! I recently brought a rabbit and it has brought fleas in! I’m super upset! 😭 fleas are horrible! DR mate sir! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

@nena8687 9 months ago

Look Adam Sandler 😂.
Naw but I love your videos. I hate fleas. Recently I had a fleas infestation in my house. I have no idea how quick got them. You don't even walk our dogs.We're too lazy. I followed all the products you showed and it worked.Thank you. 🎉❤

@mintyfresh98 9 months ago

Hey Dr. Ask! This is the best video on this topic I've ever found! Question, how soon after giving a topical Advantage II can I take my cat to the vet for oral flea medication? Avdantage II did not work to clear up both my cats' flea infestation

@joeoud8465 11 months ago

Hi doc.. I want u you to hive us a full information about demodex in cats,, thank u

@DominiqueGraussKahn 1 year ago

Thank you for this very interesting video, once again. Credelio is indeed extremely effective. My vet gave me one tablet and, by the end of the day, my cat had stopped scratching altogether. However, he did lose his appetite for the first three days, so you need to be vigilant about side effects. I used margosa pipettes, but they weren't effective. So I switched to fipronil pipettes, and they're working very well so far.

@Vinnie954 3 months ago

I found your videos in the comments of a reddit post. I did not know indoor cats could get fleas (until mine did) and restarted Revolution Plus. They will be getting it year round. I have been stewing with anxiety for the past couple days and i feel a lot more confident and less stressed because of your videos. Its been 4 days since they got Revolution and are still itching (although significantly not as much as before), should i expect the itching to continue for the next few weeks? Again thank you these videos helped my anxiety more than my anxiety medication LOL.

@jen4674 8 months ago

I recently found out that fleas don't like cedar. I haven't tried it yet, but I plan on putting cedar chips in my yard and catio. 🤞🤞

@janettepech6803 8 months ago

What an the ultra sonic flea treatment, that uses more than one frequency to kill all the life cycles?

@gokublack5831 10 months ago

Lufenuron is that the one your supposed to use with good nitergraphy to get adults but the baby fleas are the most important target well both but the most difficult

@fcpremix8244 10 months ago

okay im watch this video because i watched the last video and that was only slightly helpful. this video better HELP

@marianr8617 10 months ago

I have heard that some areas/locations the fleas are “resistant” to revolution or different topicals. Is this true?

@irico3640 4 months ago

I would love to hear about stray cats and what's the best method to treat them against fleas.... there is a strayed cat in our backyard and he allows me to pet and light comb his fur, but can't pick him up. Je gets scared... any over the counter medication for them ?

@lisasteinershaw4518 10 months ago (edited)

My cat has had seizures from sorresto, even if that collar is on another cat and not on her. What can I use for a cat that is prone to seizures? All of these seem to have that as a possible side effect.

@mariamendez-garcia7033 2 months ago

Can revolution plus prevent fleas if my cat is indoor/outdoor?

@sofiabarbara21 10 months ago

I gave my kitty his medication but it may have been expired, I noticed that there are some fleas in the home. My cat has hair loss where the revolution came into contact with him so they recommended frontline for him.
But I’m concerned, since it may have been expired should I still wait the 30 days?

@LuoLi-p2u 6 months ago

Hi, thanks for this great video! I have been using spot ons, but they aren’t working. I live abroad, I can only find Credelio here. Since it’s expensive, can I use it for a month or two then go back to spot on treatments, or is it best to use it continuously?