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Originally Posted by Michael 61
Hi -
Question for indoor cat owners - Do you treat your indoor cat with any flea treatments? I have one indoor cat with no dogs. I have vinyl planking floor throughout home, and there is no carpet or area rugs for fleas to hide.
When I adopted my cat earlier this year, during the first vet visit, they recommended I purchase a monthly flea treatment (a few drops behind her head once a month),even though she is an indoor cat. The six month supply has been exhausted, and of course, they are recommending I refill the subscription. It’s a little pricey, and I’m not sure how much of a risk fleas are here to a cat that never goes outdoors or onto the screened lanai.
Looking for comments from other cat owners. Thanks.
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Fleas are annoying but the heartworm disease (that is prevented with the Revolution topical medication) is the life threatening problem she is trying to avoid.
https://todaysveterinarypractice.com...-from-fiction/
and indoor-only cats are certainly at risk
Heartworm infection in cats: 50 cases (1985-1997) - PubMed
Different people have different risk tolerances and financial concerns and the risks aren't large, but her recommendation was correct.
Joe