Is Cheristin flea treatment safe for cats?

Yes. Effectiveness studies have demonstrated that a single tube of Cheristin topical solution is appropriate for, and well-tolerated by, cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older that weigh 1.8 pounds or greater.

What flea treatment do vets recommend for cats?

Our top choice for an oral flea control product for cats, Comfortis Chewable Tablets, is fast-acting and good for cats that can’t tolerate topical flea preventives. Its active ingredient, spinosad, starts to work within 30 minutes and kills 98% of adult fleas on cats within four hours.

What is the best treatment for fleas on cats?

A flea collar with flumethrin and imidacloprid (Seresto) can also work well. Medicines your cat eats. The pill nitenpyram (Capstar) kills adult fleas on your cat within 30 minutes. It doesn’t have any lasting effects, though.

What does cheristin for cats do for fleas?

Spinetoram (11.2%) Cheristin for Cats contains spinetoram, an insecticide that kills fleas on contact by targeting the fleas’ nervous systems, resulting in paralysis and rapid death. Cheristin for Cats is a non-prescription product. Remove one applicator tube from the blister package.

Which is the best flea treatment for kittens?

OTC Topical Flea Prevention Cheristin has been specifically formulated to kill fleas on cats using the active ingredient spinetoram. It is safe for kittens over the age of 8 weeks and as small as 1.8 pounds. Cheristin provides protection from fleas for a full month.

How do you use cheristin for cats blister?

Cheristin For Cats Directions: Remove one applicator tube from the blister package. Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Press cap down until it clicks (indicating the tube has been punctured). Hold upright and remove cap. Check to be sure there is an opening at the tip of tube.

How long does it take to kill fleas on a cat?

Topical Flea Treatment for Cats. Topical treatments are applied to the skin on the back of the neck (base of the skull). They will kill fleas for either one or three months, depending on which brand you choose.