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I saw a flea on my cat. Should I be worried and what should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 2 days old | 2 lbs

If I saw a flea go in my cats nose but looked in his nose and it wasn't there should I be worried?

4 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2019

I'd be worried because I think Smokey has fleas. I can give you a flea treatment program for him. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on January 2nd, 2017
I would give Markus a bath with a cat shampoo to get rid of the flea dirt on him. I would also make sure to disinfect the environment to prevent further problems with fleas. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on February 20th, 2018
I'm sorry your cat has fleas! You can take it into Petco to be treated for it, and you can buy the medications you need there to treat the fleas. I would call you local Petco to get an office visit price, and I will give you the flea treatment program I typically recommend. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on April 2nd, 2020
If you see flea dirt, Murray has fleas. I can give you a flea treatment program for him. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30. minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.
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