Why does my cat get mad when I put flea medicine on him?

Cats generally don’t appreciate flea treatments, but they do generally tolerate them. Some will react in a weird way and this is essentially because they have been poisoned. Fleas are extremely resilient creatures. They’ve been around since time began and so they are hard to kill off.

Why is my cat drooling after I put flea medication on her?

A cat could groom or play with another feline in your household, transferring the carefully-applied pesticide from that animal into his mouth or onto his fur. The next time he grooms himself, the transferred pesticide comes in contact with his mouth and the drooling begins.

Why is my cat scratching after flea treatment?

It’s fairly typical after you’ve applied Itch Flea for there to be a period of hyperactivity amongst the fleas as the product takes effect, and this can cause an increase in itching. It should settle down though after 24 hours.

Why do cats act weird after flea medicine?

The most common signs of toxicity from pyrethrum-based flea products are muscle tremors and excessive salivation. Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling.

What if my cat licks her flea medicine?

If your pet happens to lick the topical flea medication, give them a small amount of their food to help relieve the bad taste. Next, contact your veterinarian or the APCC for additional steps to take and signs to monitor for.

What if my cat licks the flea medicine?

Can cats have a reaction to flea medicine?

Advantage flea medication is commonly used to rid cats of fleas and is considered safe. However, some cats develop an allergy to the medication, and if this occurs, it is important to contact your veterinarian.

Why am I still finding fleas on my cat after treatment?

A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is a sign that the product is working.

Do cats get more itchy after flea treatment?

Treated fleas may become more active before they die So you may see fleas come to the surface of your pet’s coat and your pet might feel a bit more itchy than usual until those fleas are killed.

Why is my cat acting weird after flea treatment?

Can I brush my cat after flea treatment?

Topical products can take a few hours to soak into the skin layer. Avoid petting your cat for 24-48 hours in the spot where you applied a topical medication.

Why is my cat nervous and irritable after flea treatment?

If your cat has fleas, they respond to the treatment. The treated cat has become a lethal trap, and they try to leave while they can still move. So there’s a lot of insect activity on the cat’s skin an Of course your cat is nervous and irritable after flea treatment. You would be too. 🙂

Can I give my cat flea medicine?

Otherwise you’re at risk of his squirming getting the medicine all over his coat instead of on the skin between the shoulder blades. Flea medication can be toxic, so you’ll need to wipe away any that winds up in his hair. Have your significant other hold Toby in his lap, petting your furry buddy until he relaxes.

What happens if my dog licks the flea treatment?

If some of the flea medication winds up on Toby’s fur, it is a big concern only if he can lick the spot. For example, if some of the contents of the tube drip on his leg, you’ll want to quickly wipe it away with the rag. But if the flea medication gets onto Toby’s hair on the back of his neck, he probably won’t be able to get to it.

Can cats die from flea treatment poisoning?

There are even cases of cats dying from flea treatment poisoning. However, those are few and far between. Sometimes, instead of applying a solution, pet owners buy flea collars for their cats. These collars can be effective, but they are dangerous if you don’t put them on your pet properly or if your pet licks them.