1. Recognize fleas and flea dirt?

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Next make the choice safe for the individual pet Age health history

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Finally decide what would make the next step easier It may be

2. Call the veterinarian before choosing products?

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Finally decide what would make the next step easier It may be

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 For this step choose one clear observation rather than several rushed changes

3. Treat every relevant pet safely?

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 For this step choose one clear observation rather than several rushed changes

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Next make the choice safe for the individual pet Age health history

4. Clean the home with a repeatable plan?

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Next make the choice safe for the individual pet Age health history

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Finally decide what would make the next step easier It may be

5. Protect people and pets from product mistakes?

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Finally decide what would make the next step easier It may be

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 For this step choose one clear observation rather than several rushed changes

6. Watch for allergy and illness clues?

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 For this step choose one clear observation rather than several rushed changes

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Next make the choice safe for the individual pet Age health history

7. Keep prevention consistent after the first win?

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Next make the choice safe for the individual pet Age health history

Flea control succeeds when the cat every relevant pet and the home are considered together Adult fleas seen on fur are only one part of a life cycle that can continue in bedding soft furnishings and floor edges A veterinarian can help select a product appropriate for the individual cat and household especially when there are kittens senior pets pregnant animals or multiple species Never assume a product marketed for a dog is safe for a cat Careful label use and steady follow-through matter more than a dramatic one-day cleanup Companion Animal Parasite Council CAPC 2024 Finally decide what would make the next step easier It may be

References

American Veterinary Medical Association. (2024). Pet care resources.

. (2014). How to Control Fleas on Your Cat: A Practical Home Plan.