09-28-2005, 12:31 PM
Petco and petsmart both have a powder that you put on the carpet before you vacuum, that will kill the fleas. Also, depending on how bad the cat got it, you may want to check with local vets, about getting him "flea dipped", basically a bath in a special solvent that will kill off any fleas and eggs that may be living on the poor kitty... In addition to the collar, there is a treatment you can give once the cat is "defleaed". I forget the name off hand, but they can point you in the right direction at the pet store. It is a small tube that you apply to the cat, starting at the neck, and continuing down the spine. The treatment is usually good for 2-3 months, at which you just re-apply the stuff.
Hopefully you caught it quick enough, I have seen BAD flea infestations.
I would suggest, at the least, get the carpet treatment, and look into getting the treatment for the cat.
Here's a link for a little information from "Advantage"
http://www.nofleas.com/All-About-Fleas.asp
Hopefully you caught it quick enough, I have seen BAD flea infestations.
I would suggest, at the least, get the carpet treatment, and look into getting the treatment for the cat.
Here's a link for a little information from "Advantage"
http://www.nofleas.com/All-About-Fleas.asp