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What are the small red spots that our cat leaves behind when she walks on the bathroom sink and toil2007-11-25 12:26:32

Juvenile hormone analogues such as methoprene (used in Acclaim 2000, made by Sanofi) and pyriproxifen (used in Indorex, made by Virbac) act by preventing flea larvae developing into adults. A single application of the spray to the environment can last for six months to a year, depending on the product used. These products also kill flea eggs and have also been used on animals as sprays and in collars.

Other products

Sodium polyborate applied to carpets kills environmental flea stages by desiccation. It is available as a powder for DIY application or by specialist application that lasts for a year. Contact your vet for details.

Natural botanical products that have been suggested to have insecticidal or insect repellant quality include: eucalyptus oil, pennyroyal oil, tea tree oil, citrus oil and D-limonene. These products have not been through the rigorous safety and efficacy evaluation required for veterinary licensed products. All the agents listed are aromatic oils that are potentially neurotoxic to cats. Often the exact concentration of the active ingredient is unknown so they do represent a potential hazard.

Safety advice

Cats are particularly susceptible to developing toxic reactions to flea control products containing traditional insecticides. Some products for use on dogs are toxic to cats. The use of several products containing similar active ingredients or interacting agents on the cat, animals it comes into contact with or in the environment, can lead to toxicity. Products that contain insecticides similar to those used in flea control include wood treatments and garden, household and agricultural insecticides. If in doubt seek veterinary advice. Tell your vet about any flea treatments you have used if he/she is prescribing flea control products, other medication or contemplating sedation or anaesthesia of your cat.

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I recently had the same exact problem. Pick up a product called " Revolution" at your regular vet's office. It is a special strong liquid that you put on the back of their neck,(above the shoulders), that kills fleas, ticks, and eggs. It also is a preventative. Your cat will become a FLEA KILLER wherever they sit or lay.

It works great!!

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Flea poop. Get Front line.

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It sounds as if your cat has fleas - what you are seeing is the flea dirt which is often easier to see than the actual flea.

Buy yourself a good product to get rid of them and your cat will feel happier and be healthier.