[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I was talking about the yearly boosters for indoor cats that have had their rabies vaccine.

Ah, got it. I agree!

Joe

[Eg_cruz]

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.

I do not use every month on my cat. She has had fleas twice in 8 years but she does not go out at all. If you are letting out outside in a screened area I would use flea meds every other month. I say that because my cat is sensitive to the flea meds, the reason why she never goes out.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Our indoor Himalayan has fur so thick that no flea combs will work.
That said we use over the counter every month, I get from Amazon, or Costco for the best prices.

She loves the lanai and has a tall cat tree to sit on. Has never been outside, she is all 4 declawed, and wears a apple tracker harness when she is on the lanai. 2 months ago, I was spreading her fur, to put on flea applications, there was a tick dead, on her skin. For us it’s worth spending the money.

Why do you not consider the lanai outdoors, screen does not stop them from getting fleas

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by La lamy

They do recommend flea treatment for all cats, indoor or outdoor. Here is the most inexpensive one I’ve found for my cat. There’s also a flea and tick version.

i just had to comment on that picture: Hartz is a brand to stay far away from when it comes to flea/tick control. they have a very bad record on safety with pesticides. maybe 20 yrs or so ago, they had a product called "Shield". it was associated with many pet deaths & severe illness. vets were sent warning faxes over clients using any Hartz flea product: discontinue use & reply on products containing permethrin (can't remember spelling) or pyrethrin. these are the safest to use, & if in need of an over the counter flea application, select K9-Advantix. this brand has very low side effects.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Fastskiguy

You don’t have to euthanize an animal with rabies as it is 100% fatal. It is the humane option though.

Joe

but know this-there is no test for rabies than can be done while the pet is alive. it is only confirmed post-mortem. is quite gruesome

[Two Bills]

I like my cat to be infested with fleas, as the continuous scratching, is the only exercise the lazy thing gets!

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by PugMom

but know this-there is no test for rabies than can be done while the pet is alive. it is only confirmed post-mortem. is quite gruesome

I looked up a little more info on testing.....looks like 120,000 animals are tested annually in the US and 6% are positive. 6%! That is way higher than I thought it would be. Maybe testing a lot of bats or something?

CDC - Diagnosis: In Animals and Humans - Rabies

Joe

[PugMom]

any animal that MAY have been in contact would be tested, & yes, they do a lot on bats & skunks, too

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I like my cat to be infested with fleas, as the continuous scratching, is the only exercise the lazy thing gets!

Oh, You~!!!