Comfortis is one of two oral flea control products available for cats; the other is Capstar Flea Control Tablets. Unlike Capstar, which kills fleas for only 24 hours, Comfortis protects cats against fleas for an entire month. However, Comfortis is not safe for kittens younger than 14 weeks old, while Capstar is safe for kittens as young as 4 weeks old.

Flea sprays are applied to the skin and coat; we do not recommend them because topical and oral products are more effective. Ease of use: Look for products that are easy to use. When comparing two similar products, the easiest one to apply may be your best bet. For instance, we ranked products lower if a person must wear gloves to apply the treatment or if children and pets must be kept away from the treated animal for a specified time. FRONTLINE® Plus Spot On for Cats is suitable for all cats from 8 weeks of age and weight of minimum 1kg, and ferrets from 6 months of age. The product can be used in pregnant cats. con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Not recommended for kittens younger than 10 weeks of age Never use a product on a cat if it is labeled only for dogs. Some ingredients that are well-tolerated by dogs can be toxic to cats. "Anything with a permethrin, also known as pyrethrin, should never be used on a cat," Sawyer says. "[Cats] are very sensitive to pyrethrins and can have significant neurologic side effects, even death. Never use a product labeled for a dog on a cat as it may have pyrethrins in it even if not exclusively mentioned on the label." Is Seresto harmful to cats?

Frontline Plus for Cats Overview

Safe for:Cats and kittens 8 weeks and older, weighing at least 1.5 pounds; breeding, pregnant, and nursing cats Water exposure, bathing or shampooing does not affect the efficacy of the product as long as it doesn’t occur more than once a week or within 2 days of application of the product. con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Children should not handle the collar or put it in their mouth

The short answer to your questions is that no, the spray cannot be used in the same fashion as the single-dose ampules. The dose of the spray is also approximated based on body weight and does not have a well-regulated, metered dose like the ampules do. Compared to application of a spot-on, application of the spray would appear to be more complicated and take longer. Applying a spray product like this to a dog may be one thing, but getting a cat to sit still for and tolerate a full-body application like that is something else.FRONTLINE Plus® is a veterinary medicine with a robust safety profile. It can be applied to dogs from 8 weeks of age that weigh at least 2 kg. It can also be used in pregnant and lactating bitches. Your pet is now treated:the treatment will naturally spread over their skin, however do not bathe your pet or let them swim for 2 days after application. The US Environmental Protection Agency states that Frontline can be used in puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age and older.

Yes! You must wait 24-48 hours for the product to dry thoroughly, but you can handle your cat as usual once it does. However, you should not touch, stroke, or cuddle them prior. This is especially true for children. Wear gloves and wash your hands if your pet wants attention or you need to handle them for any reason, such as giving medication, during this time. Can Frontline Be Used on Kittens Younger Than 8 Weeks? CONTAINER DISPOSAL. If empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. First Aid Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. The other downside to the spray vs. the spot-on is that the spot-ons have a measured dose based on weight, which is better for safety and knowing how much of the product the cat has received. With sprays, there are general guidelines of how much to apply (1-2 pumps per pound of body weight), but many folks, in seeing lots of fleas, are more likely to be very overzealous in their application of such a product. If there is some kind of health concern following application, it would be hard to quantify exactly how much the cat received. If this occurs, the manufacturer recommends bathing with a mild soap (Dawn dish soap for example) and rinsing with lots of water. Veterinary care should be sought with any persisting or worsening signs of skin irritation.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Precautionary Statements Hazards To Humans. Caution. Minimum age and weight: Cats must be above a minimum age and weight to use flea medications. For this reason, there are fewer options for young kittens. In March 2021, USA Today and the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting published a report alleging that the Seresto flea collar is linked to thousands of adverse incidents in pets and humans. To date, 2,500 pet deaths have been allegedly linked to the collar. While safety precautions do suggest using gloves when applying any topical spot-on, washing your hands can also be sufficient in most cases, as the volume is small (and so is likely any residue on the skin). However, with a spray, you must wear gloves to adequately apply it, as it will be all over the hands.