What happens if I put dog flea medicine on a cat?
Yes, and a serious one. The wrong insecticide can be lethal for a cat. Not only are the flea and tick insecticides used in preventatives for dogs potent, they’re so potent your dog and cat should be kept separated after correct application. Cats should never, ever come in contact with dogs’ flea medications.
Can you use spot-on for dogs on cats?
Never treat a cat with a spot-on product labeled for use on dogs. Be careful to match the product weight range to the weight of your pet. You must accurately weigh your pet and use only the product listing your pet’s weight on its label.
Is Pet Armor good for cats?
PetArmor for Cats acts fast and is effective, long-lasting, waterproof, and easy to use for the control of adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice on cats and kittens. Used as directed, it can stop infestations and help prevent reinfestation.
Can dog flea collars be used on cats?
No, flea collars are generally not safe for cats. They work by either emitting gas that is toxic to fleas into the area around the cat’s head or by releasing chemicals into the pet’s skin.
What flea medicine is 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. Revolution, which includes selamectin, is available by veterinary prescription only and is very safe for cats.
What flea treatment is safe for dogs and cats?
Capstar® Flea Control for Dogs and Cats It kills fleas and can be used in conjunction with other popular preventatives to help stop any future infestations. It is also safe for pets that are pregnant or nursing. There are a number of formulas available for dogs and cats.
Can you use small dog flea medicine on cats?
Canine formulations of flea and tick preventive products can be lethal for cats, so you can not use the same medication on your dog as your cat — unless it has been specifically formulated for both species.
What happens if cat licks PetArmor?
As long as you applied the correct cat product your cat should be fine. The product is very bitter and nasty tasting, that’s why she drooled. To prevent this in the future, be careful to apply the product high on the back of your cat’s head and neck only. Watch your cat for signs of illness just to be safe.
Is PetArmor advanced 2 safe for Cats?
Used a directed, PetArmor Advanced 2 Flea Treatment for Cats can stop infestations and help prevent reinfestation. This product DOES NOT kill ticks. For protection from both fleas and ticks, we suggest PetArmor Plus for Cats.
Can you use the same flea treatment on cats and dogs?
Cats and dogs have different physiologies and these products affect them differently. Canine formulations of flea and tick preventive products can be lethal for cats, so you can not use the same medication on your dog as your cat — unless it has been specifically formulated for both species.