How soon can I give my cat another flea treatment?

How soon depends on the flea treatment

Some cat flea treatments allow you to use them sooner than others. Whilst, spot on treatments can only be used on your pet once a month but cover your pet for 30 days, like Itch Flea Treatment for Cats. Then you reapply every month to continue killing fleas, and protect them from future infestations.

Other than using flea shampoo as a helping hand to clear fleas in your home, try not to mix up treatments. This is because flea treatments contain active ingredients which aren’t always safe to combine. It’s best to stick with one and continue it for at least 3 months.

When can I next give my cat another flea treatment?

Ultimately, you should always follow instructions and vet advice when it comes to applying consecutive flea treatments. The product itself will have clear and specific do’s and don’ts for when it comes to reapplying. However, if you’re not sure our friendly Itch Vet Team is on hand to help. Professionally trained and qualified by VetPol, our team is equipped to give veterinary medicines advice under the regulation of the VMD. 

You can contact our Itch Vet Team here!

Flea treatment not working?

If you find you’re still seeing fleas on your pet, this doesn’t necessarily mean the treatment isn’t working and that your cat requires another application. Fast-acting flea treatment initially causes hyperactivity in the fleas because the active ingredients affect their nervous system, in order to kill them off. This means when you could previously see the odd flea, you can now see most of the fleas. Essentially the treatment has brought them out to dance on your cat. This is actually a good thing and means your cat flea treatment is working. 

However, if it’s been almost a week and your cat is continuing to scratch or itch, and you are seeing more fleas, it could be a failed flea treatment. By this we don’t just mean the flea treatment you're using might not be powerful enough for your infestation, it could also suggest you’ve applied it wrong. The main reason for failed flea treatment actually comes down to application - Follow the Itch house rules to apply flea treatment correctly and kill 100% of fleas.

What flea treatments can I use at the same time?

As 95% of fleas live in your home, not on your pet, your best bet to get rid of fleas is to use a household flea treatment, alongside a vet approved flea treatment on your pet. The Itch Flea House Spray instantly kills fleas hiding in your home, nestled in your carpets and tucked on your skirting boards. Itch flea spray contains an insect growth regulator so that it stops the development of flea eggs and larvae, getting to the root of your flea problem, fast. Using a household flea treatment, alongside spot on cat flea treatment like Itch Flea for Cats is safe and double the effectiveness to stop a flea infestation in your home.

Click here to find out how to use a flea spray properly to get rid of fleas in your home!

So it really depends on what cat flea treatment you are using, but the matter of fact is that you should always check the instructions on what length of time is recommended between treatments. A good rule of thumb for most spot on flea treatments is that they are applied once a month, every month. It’s not straight forward fighting a flea infestation but for best results, treat your pet as well as your home. This means not just adult fleas are targeted, but flea eggs and larvae are too - The root of your flea problem!