What
is the best way to treat my very pregnant cat for
fleas. She's got fleas awful, and I don't want the
kittens to get them. (Danica Zidro, California)
When
your cat is pregnant, I advise against using any
chemical-based treatment for fleas. An often
overlooked tool in the fight against fleas is the
ever-reliable flea-comb, which is the best method to
use on ill, pregnant, or infant pets. Your pet will
love the extra, hands-on attention he gets as you
comb through his coat. Choose as fine a comb as you
can find, and after combing your cat place the fleas
in warm soapy water (this will kill them). The
disadvantage to flea combing is that it takes a
considerable amount of time, and will not be
effective in pets that have flea bite
hypersensitivity.
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What
is the best way to treat my very pregnant cat for
fleas. She's got fleas awful, and I don't want the
kittens to get them. (Danica Zidro, California)
