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by Sabine
(Bath)

Hello,

I treated my two 14 weeks old kittens with Frontline Spot On two weeks ago because they had many fleas.

Frontline got rid of them (I thought), but after 10 days the fleas were back.

I also treated the whole house, sprayed every corner and cleaned every day.

Is it likely that the next treatment with Frontline after 4 weeks will get rid of the remaining fleas?

Is it advisable to use flea collars? What would happen if the collar accidently came off and the kittens chewed it? Or are flea collars useless anyway?

I would be very grateful for a reply.

Many thanks,

Kind regards,
Sabine

Hi, Sabine,

Flea collars are useless and toxic. I strongly advise Frontline once monthly and it may take a month or two, but the problem will go away. It is safe and effective.

Thanks for writing!
Dr. Neely

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Jul 23, 2010

Hair loss and bumps at base of tail of Cat
by: Anonymous

Hi

I recently adopted an 8 week old kitten from a shelter. He has been biting at the base of his tail and has a little bald spot there. His skin in this area seems a little flaky and irritated- would this be a result of a flea allergy? I have bought Frontline and hope this clears up the problem but I am worried that it may be ringworm. How hard is ringworm to cure and is it extremely contageous? If so, is hard to cure for humans?

Thank you

I hope you can help

It could be either ringworm or flea bites. That particular location is more likely to be associated with flea bites.

Ringworm is fairly contagious to other cats and can be passed to people as well. It's generally very easy to cure in people. A little cream on the skin for a period of time and it goes away.

Cats may only require cream on the area if only one small patch is involved, but it often is seen on the whole body. In that case, baths and dips with a special solution is needed or an oral medication which I try to avoid due to potential side effects, but many vets and people use.

To get a definite diagnosis, you would have to have the kitten looked at by a veterinarian.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Neely

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