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What are good drugs for external cat flea control?

Cat external flea control involves the use of drugs containing ingredients such as selenium sulfide and imidacloprid. First, cats need to be given external flea control regularly. It is forbidden to bathe the cat for three days before and after the external flea control treatment. Secondly, most external flea control drugs for cats are滴剂,which need to be applied to the skin after parting the hair to better exert their efficacy. It is recommended to wear an Elizabeth collar after using the external flea control drug to prevent the cat from licking.

  1. External flea control time

The frequency of external flea control for cats is once a month. If it is the season of frequent parasites, reduce the frequency of outdoor activities. There are many precautions to take after external flea control in cats, such as reducing the frequency of outdoor activities after flea control to prevent the cat from contracting parasites; regularly disinfecting and changing the environment and utensils of the cat; waiting for about four days after the cat's flea control to bathe again until the drug is absorbed等等。

  1. Precautions for external flea control

Usually, attention should be paid to the following matters: First, if it is a spray external flea control drug, the owner should put an Elizabeth collar on the cat after use, and remove it after the hair dries naturally to prevent the cat from licking and poisoning itself. Then, the owner should not bathe the cat for 3 days after the flea control treatment to avoid affecting the efficacy of the flea control drug. If the external flea control drug is oral, the owner just needs to make sure the cat swallows the flea control drug.

If it is a multi-pet household, it is best not to let other pets or people touch the medicated area for 3 days after treatment to prevent poisoning caused by accidental ingestion. As a therapeutic external flea control, the living space of the animal should be cleaned and disinfected after treatment, and cleaned again after 48 hours.