There are several ways to kill fleas on cats, including:
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Flea Shampoo: Bathing your cat with a specially formulated flea shampoo can kill fleas on contact.
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Flea Comb: Combing your cat with a flea comb can help remove fleas from their coat. Dip the comb in a mixture of dish soap and water to kill any fleas left on the comb.
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Topical Flea Products: Topical flea products, such as spot-on treatments, can kill remaining fleas on your cat and prevent future infestations.
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Home Remedies: Some home remedies can help kill fleas on cats, such as using lemon or lemon juice spray, diluted dish soap, or lavender spray. However, its important to note that these remedies may not be as effective as other treatments.
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Flea Prevention Treatment: Using flea prevention treatment can kill remaining fleas on your cat and prevent future infestations. There are several options for flea prevention, including topical treatments, chewable tablets, and flea collars.
Its important to note that if you have multiple animals, you need to address fleas on all of them to prevent the fleas from moving from animal to animal. Additionally, treating your home and yard for fleas can help prevent re-infestation.