What is the most effective flea medicine for cats?

Our top choice for an oral flea control product for cats, Comfortis Chewable Tablets, is fast-acting and good for cats that can’t tolerate topical flea preventives. Its active ingredient, spinosad, starts to work within 30 minutes and kills 98\% of adult fleas on cats within four hours.

What do vets recommend for fleas on cats?

Spinosad (Comfortis) is an oral formulation that kills 100 percent of adult fleas on a cat by 24 hours after administration. Spinosad has residual effect; it continues to kill adult fleas for 30 days before the next oral is required. Lufenuron (Program) is an insect growth regulator.

What is the safest flea and tick treatment for cats?

Safe and Effective Flea Treatment Products for Cats

• Advantage® II (topical liquid)
• Advantage MULTI® (topical liquid, also protects cats from heartworms, ear mites, and some types of intestinal worms)
• Bravecto® (topical liquid, also protects cats from certain tick species)

What is the difference between Frontline Plus and Frontline Gold?

Both products are effective against ticks, fleas, and lice in both immature and adult versions. The only difference is that Frontline Gold kills fleas faster than Frontline Plus does. Both products require monthly applications and are safe to use in all dogs and puppies above 8 weeks of age.

What is the longest lasting flea treatment for cats?

Bravecto
Treating with Bravecto kills the fleas present on your cat at the time of treatment, and continues to kill any new fleas that land on them for a full 3 months. No other spot-on lasts longer from one dose.

Why does an indoor cat get fleas?

A neighbor: If you live in an apartment complex or other housing with shared space, your cat may encounter fleas simply through other infested pets that live in close proximity. Another pet: If you have other pets that go outside, such as a dog or even a more adventurous cat, they can bring fleas into the home.

Is Frontline Plus safe for cats?

Cat Safe Flea and Tick Medications Frontline, which has a main active ingredient called fipronil, is available over the counter and is safe for cats when the cat-specific product is purchased.

Which Frontline is best?

Frontline Plus is our top nonprescription recommendation because it kills ticks and fleas, controls flea infestations, and kills chewing lice, all with one easy application. When used primarily for flea control, each dose of Frontline Plus lasts up to three months.