Does PetArmor plus work on cats?
PetArmor® Plus for Cats is available in one weight break for cats and kittens weighing 1.5 pounds and over. DO NOT attempt to split doses between cats. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ON DOGS. Be sure to choose cat products for cats and dog products for dogs.
Is PetArmor for cats as good as frontline?
One of them, PetArmor, contains fipronil, but not methoprene. Thus, the products aren’t equivalent, but they do contain the same primary ingredient. Frontline Plus is available through your veterinarian, at retail stores and on the Internet.
What happens if my cat licks PetArmor plus?
If your pet does lick some of the wet spray, you may see some drooling or foaming at the mouth. This is from the taste of the product and should go away once your pet eats or drinks something. After the spray has dried, there should be no concerns with your pet licking their fur.
Will PetArmor kill existing fleas?
PetArmor® for Dogs is easy to use and kills adult fleas, ticks and chewing lice. Used as directed, PetArmor® for Dogs can help treat and control adult flea and tick infestations.
How long does PetArmor plus for Cats take to work?
Details. Fipronil and (s)-methoprene are the active ingredients in this topical flea and tick treatment for cats. Fast-acting formula starts working within 24–48 hours. This waterproof treatment is formulated to help kill and protect against fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks and chewing lice.
Do fleas fall off cats after treatment?
Even when treated with a suitable flea control product such a Frontline Plus, Advantage etc it is still possible for your pet to pick up new fleas from the outside environment or other animals. Flea eggs and larvae can also be brought into the home on shoes or clothing.
How long does it take for PetArmor to start killing fleas?
How long will it take for the product to begin to work? The product should begin to kill fleas within about 12 hours of contact with your cat. It may take closer to 48 hours to begin to kill ticks.
Why does my cat still have fleas after treatment?
Although it may happen a lot quicker it can take up to 24 hours for fleas jumping onto your pet to be killed. There are no flea products that stop fleas from jumping onto pets. This means that regardless of the licensed flea treatment you use – you may still see fleas on your pet until the flea product kills it.
How long will I see fleas after treatment?
As eggs hatch and develop, you might find fleas reappearing 10-14 days after treatment – this is quite normal and provided the insecticide remains in place it will kill them. This is why it is important not to carry out cleaning which might remove insecticide.
How long does it take for fleas to die after treatment on cats?
Adult fleas will be killed within a few days but the floor should not be vacuumed, swept or washed for at least two weeks after treatment because there will still be eggs which will continue to hatch.
What happens to fleas after treatment on cats?
Flea larvae can remain dormant in your home for months, so new fleas may continue to emerge — even after treatment. These fleas will quickly die after hatching if you’ve treated your home and kept up with regular flea preventive for your pet, but it can take a while for all the existing fleas to hatch and be killed.
Can cats still get fleas after being treated?
Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day. Regular treatment is the key to keeping fleas at bay, but bathing your pet does nothing to prevent fleas.
How do I know if my cat’s fleas are gone?
Using the flea comb, brush against the pet’s hair so that you can see your pet’s skin. Start with the back and work your way down. Make sure you check your pet’s toes, around the ears, armpits, tail and head as well. These are often popular places for the fleas to hide and hang out.
Why does my cat still has live fleas after treatment?
The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is a sign that the product is working.
Do fleas die after biting a treated cat?
– So, it’s actually normal to still be able to see a few fleas even on a treated pet from time to time – This is a good thing… pets can act like little hoovers, and once the fleas jump on a treated animal they will die.
Why am I still seeing fleas on my cat after treatment?
Often even after treating with a suitable flea treatment you will still see flea’s on your animal. However, this does not mean that the treatment has not worked or that the fleas are immune – the reasons are fairly simple: Fleas are hatching in your home and re-infecting your pet.
Can I treat my cat for fleas twice?
Is It Safe to Reapply a Flea Treatment Early? If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet’s topical flea treatment, you might consider reapplying it early. However, this solution is not always recommended and may lead to an overdose in some rare cases.
Why does my cat keep getting fleas after treatment?
Treated fleas may become more active before they die
The ingredient in FRONTLINE Spot On and FRONTLINE Plus that kills fleas makes them hyperactive before they die. So you may see fleas come to the surface of your pet’s coat and your pet might feel a bit more itchy than usual until those fleas are killed.
Why won’t my cats fleas go away?
New adults will continually emerge from indoor and outdoor reservoirs of immature fleas. For the infestation to end, all of the young stages must mature into adults, emerge, and die. This usually takes around 8 weeks,126 but can last up to 6 months. During that time, seeing new fleas in the home and on pets is common.
What to do if cat still has fleas after treatment?
If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet’s topical flea treatment, you might consider reapplying it early. However, this solution is not always recommended and may lead to an overdose in some rare cases.
Why do fleas come back after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.