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About to adopt a stray - fleas?

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NigellasGuest · 27/07/2021 10:18

Long story but there's a local stray ive decided to adopt. It's a case of catching him first. As soon as he's caught he's going to the vet, but may not get an appointment for a day or so.

In the meantime he will be in my house, presumably with fleas. The vet won't give prescription flea treatment without seeing him first and I would like him treated for fleas straightaway. My plan is to buy flea treatment over the counter somewhere so that I can treat him ASAP ...

Question is, what is the most effective over the counter flea treatment I can buy? There are lots of different ones. I would prefer prescription one straightaway but clearly that's not possible! Any recommendations please ?? Thank you!

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Toddlerteaplease · 27/07/2021 11:16

I've got loads of spare avocate, I'm on holiday at the minute. But could send you some when I get home.

Angel2702 · 27/07/2021 11:17

Advantage is best over counter one.

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NigellasGuest · 27/07/2021 11:20

@Toddlerteaplease that's really kind but I think it would be too late - the cat visits a lady every day and she's planning to shut the door next time he comes, which could be today! I'm on tenterhooks waiting for the call 🥴

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NigellasGuest · 27/07/2021 11:21

Advantage is good then? I will check if pets at home sell that and take a trip. Can anyone else vouch for advantage?

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Toddlerteaplease · 27/07/2021 11:22

Ah ok. But I've you've not managed it by Monday, let me know.

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NigellasGuest · 27/07/2021 11:22

Thank you 😊

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thecatneuterer · 27/07/2021 14:47

Yes, you need Advantage. It's the only OTC treatment that works. I don't think Pets at Home sell it. You can get it online and in large chemists.

BridgetInHerBravery · 27/07/2021 14:54

Yes to Advantage, and a Drontal worming tablet too. Both cheap online.

dementedpixie · 27/07/2021 14:55

Think pets at home do sell advantage as I'm sure I've seen it in there

dementedpixie · 27/07/2021 14:58

www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/advantage

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NigellasGuest · 27/07/2021 15:48

Thank you all 🙏

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Judystilldreamsofhorses · 28/07/2021 01:01

This is timely - our cat is only ever in our garden or next door, but came in the other day with a scratch on her nose, and when brushing her tonight I found two insects which I assume are fleas! (She’s white so they were easy to spot.) She caught a mouse that same night, but I wonder if she also cane into contact with another cat. She’s always in overnight but right now would be in the garden 24/7 if we let her.

I have ordered the Advantage treatment. I assume we need to treat the house, any tips? I’ve washed her bed and all the sofa covers/our bedclothes at 90.

She seems absolutely fine in herself, no scratching. I’m worried she is in discomfort but she doesn’t seem distressed at all. I feel like a negligent cat owner but DP says I am worried over nothing!

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 28/07/2021 01:03

Here’s the little fleabag. I am calling her the hostess with the mostest.

About to adopt a stray - fleas?
caringcarer · 28/07/2021 01:59

Advantage and Frontal is the way to go. I get both on internet and you can get a regular supply delivered with good discount.

StealthRoast · 28/07/2021 02:02

Sorry op I’m almost falling asleep and read it that you’re about to adopt a flea Grin

Your cat is absolutely beautiful!

PurpleSapphire · 28/07/2021 02:17

Another for advantage here, nothing else seems to work.

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NigellasGuest · 29/07/2021 17:01

@StealthRoast that's not my cat Grinbut he is gorgeous!

Update - cat still not caught BUT I have managed to get a different vet to give me prescription flea stuff for when I do get my paws on him hahah

She gave me Stronghold Plus - is this good? I assume so as it's from from vet??

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Judystilldreamsofhorses · 29/07/2021 17:58

Sorry, OP, I rudely gatecrashed your thread in a flea panic. That is my cat who has now been treated with Advantage and hates us quite a lot right now between that and the endless hoovering.

I hope you get your furry fleabag soon!

thecatneuterer · 29/07/2021 18:28

Stronghold Plus is very good, and also treats most worms.

@Judystilldreamsofhorses For the house you need Indorex or Acclaim.

Beamur · 29/07/2021 18:32

My vet prescribes Stronghold.
Indorex for indoors.

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NigellasGuest · 29/07/2021 20:24

@Judystilldreamsofhorses not at all - all flea discussion welcomed!

I don't think I will get him back anytime soon - people in the area have put out countless traps and no luck! Anyway I'm prepared for when he is finally captured ....

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JorisBonson · 29/07/2021 20:28

Placemarking for when the new arrival is caught!

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NigellasGuest · 29/07/2021 20:42

I will be sure to update .... 🐈‍⬛

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TomorrowIsAnotherDae · 01/08/2021 21:01

Is he definitely a stray OP? I ask because I thought I would take in a stray who my very aloof cat was friends with. I took him to the vet to be checked over (I wanted to make sure he didn’t have fleas) it turned out that he was chipped and had been missing for 6 years. His family were overjoyed to have him back. My DCat misses his little friend.

MrsSkylerWhite · 01/08/2021 21:03

Sorry to be a party pooper but why do you think she’s a stray? She looks well fed and in great condition.