CAT FLEAS - merged

MrsE_2

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

Program doesn't actually kill fleas, it basically sterilises the eggs which stops the breeding cycle in it's tracks, which is great for those who don't have a severe flea problem and are using it to maintain protection.

If fleas are already present in large numbers then it will need to be used in conjunction with an insecticidal flea product (e.g. Frontline) initially to kill the fleas too.

Mine boy is 6 & has had them bad once (in the flea house) & mildly a couple of times.
Do you think it would work for us?

~Chameleon~

MrsE wrote: »

Mine boy is 6 & has had them bad once (in the flea house) & mildly a couple of times.
Do you think it would work for us?

I don't see why not! Especially as you've already been treating him monthly anyway and also have some spray to treat the house as well, then I'd say he'd probably be the perfect candidate for Program injections

As always, speak to your vet first though in case there are any reasons you're not aware of that might prevent him from having the injections.

MrsE_2

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

I don't see why not! Especially as you've already been treating him monthly anyway and also have some spray to treat the house as well, then I'd say he'd probably be the perfect candidate for Program injections

As always, speak to your vet first though in case there are any reasons you're not aware of that might prevent him from having the injections.

Thanks

No what I mean was do you think that ALONE would work for us?

Because if I'm paying the vet £70 a year for flea jabs, I don't expect to have to buy other stuff too, IYSWIM.

Careful_with_that_Axe

MrsE wrote: »

Thanks

No what I mean was do you think that ALONE would work for us?

Because if I'm paying the vet £70 a year for flea jabs, I don't expect to have to buy other stuff too, IYSWIM.

That does only work out at £5.83 a month, which is remarkably cheap when compared to all the "necessary" beauty products we treat ourselves to.
I think it's a necessary price worth paying as I hold myself very responsible for my pet's welfare - happiness as well as health etc.
I've just spent £40 on a spray tan and some St Tropez stuff, so I daren't begrudge the annual cost of Lita's welbeing.
If you break down the costs, they appeaar much more justifiable.

~Chameleon~

MrsE wrote: »

No what I mean was do you think that ALONE would work for us?

Ultimately it should do yes, although as I mentioned previously it doesn't directly kill fleas so if there are any present in the house at the moment these won't be killed instantly, although once they've jumped on your cat for a feed they will become sterile, preventing them from breeding and continuing the life cycle.

You said you already have some Acclaim so I would use this anyway to protect the house and then you should only need to have the injections twice yearly from thereon

denton6

MrsE wrote: »

Do tell more:D

Never heard of this flea injection!

It's Program flea injection and our cat gets given it twice a year.Think if they do get fleas the flea become infertile so you dont get loads.At the moment we pay the vets by direct debit £17.95 per month.This covers all the injections for the year including the flea one,worming ,annual blood test,urine test and money off any other treatment she may need and also 10% off her prescription food.Our cat is 19 years old so she is abit more per month than a younger cats routine cover would be.We have found since we a she has had the injections she hasnt had any fleas or side effects {which we did get with her once when she had a new flea colar}.Worth asking if your vets do such a scheme as at least we know we have nothing or very little to pay at each visit.

MrsE_2

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

That does only work out at £5.83 a month, which is remarkably cheap when compared to all the "necessary" beauty products we treat ourselves to.
I think it's a necessary price worth paying as I hold myself very responsible for my pet's welfare - happiness as well as health etc.
I've just spent £40 on a spray tan and some St Tropez stuff, so I daren't begrudge the annual cost of Lita's welbeing.
If you break down the costs, they appeaar much more justifiable.

I see your point, but its still the most expensive flea treatment available. You can get Frontline online a lot cheaper.

As I said, I don't mind if it works, but if I shell out for the top one, then I wouldn't expect to carry on buying others.

I get the most expensive annual jab with the lukiema in it (or something or other thats an extra)

Also I buy the miramax (or something like that worm tabs) at about £8, because the vets says they are the best. But I would expect to buy those & buy Drontal as well IYSWIM:D

wuno

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

For a start I can't see anything written in Emmabeth's post about cat and dog fleas being the same species.

Interestingly, most dogs are actually infested with cat fleas. True Dog fleas (i.e. the species) are actually pretty rare. People often forget that cats and dogs can share their fleas.

Ms-Pacman

I'm itching all over from reading this. l comb my two boys each evening,Will get the stuff from vets.

There certainly aren't as many fleas around now but it is a lot cooler, still have a few but mainly in bedroom and 1 part of lounge,

suki1964

Ms-Pacman wrote: »

I'm itching all over from reading this. l comb my two boys each evening,Will get the stuff from vets.

There certainly aren't as many fleas around now but it is a lot cooler, still have a few but mainly in bedroom and 1 part of lounge,

Dont be lulled into a false sense of secuirity - the eggs are lying there in your carpet just waiting to hatch.

Get the right treatment

Good luck xx