How to protect your cat and home from fleas

Do you want to protect your cat and home from parasites? When it comes to parasite prevention, ensuring that infestations cannot develop will help keep your cat healthy and your home free from fleas.

Fleas and ticks aren’t just a nuisance for your cat. If you spot fleas on cats in your home, only 5% of the infestation is actually on your pet. The remaining 95% lives in your home and consists of flea eggs, larvae and pupae, which develop into adult fleas and keep the cycle of infestation going. Preparation is the best defence against flea infestations. In this article, we’ll share simple and effective tips to help protect your cat and home from parasites.

Fleas don’t just cause discomfort for your cat, they can quickly invade your home and start reproducing. If left unchecked, each female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day, soon creating an infestation that is hard to manage.

• Skin irritation and discomfort: flea bites can lead to irritation and scratching.
• Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD): allergic reactions to flea saliva may result in painful skin conditions.
• Tick-borne diseases: ticks can carry harmful illnesses like Lyme disease.

A single flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day, quickly turning a minor problem into a full-blown infestation that affects your home as well. With fleas multiplying at such a rapid rate, acting preventatively can make all the difference.

• Flea eggs, larvae and pupae live in your home: only 5% of a flea infestation lives on your cat. The majority, 95%, lives in your house and provides a reservoir for reinfestation.
• Parasites live in hard-to-reach hiding spots: fleas and ticks hide in cracks, corners and upholstery, thriving in our centrally heated homes.

1. Use preventive treatments

Prevent fleas and ticks from becoming a problem by using treatments like Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On for Cats. This easy-to-use spot-on treatment is tough on parasites and kind on your wallet. Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On provides continuous protection from fleas and ticks when used monthly and is suitable for cats from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 1kg.

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2. Clean regularly

1. Vacuum thoroughly: focus on carpets, rugs and corners, where flea eggs and larvae are often found.
2. Wash bedding frequently: clean your cat’s bedding and any soft toys on a high-heat setting of 60°C to help kill eggs and larvae.
3. Don’t forget hidden areas: vacuum under furniture and along skirting boards where parasites can hide.

3. Check your cat regularly

• Regular grooming helps you spot parasites early. Pay close attention to common hiding spots such as your cat’s neck, ears and base of the tail. You can use a flea comb to check for flea dirt, which appears as black specks in the coat.

4. Treat your home

• If fleas appear in your home, treating your cat should be supported by treating the environment too.

• Use a household spray like Beaphar FLEAtec Household Flea Spray designed for carpets and upholstery, which contains both an insecticide and an insect growth regulator (IGR). This will not only kill adult fleas but also help prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing, helping you get on top of an infestation.
• Wash all bedding, linens and fabrics that your cat has contact with at 60°C.
• Continue vacuuming daily until the problem is under control.  Do not wash or steam treated floors, simply spot clean if needed.

1. Act immediately

Apply a trusted antiparasitic product like Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On for Cats, a veterinary medicine that kills fleas and ticks fast. It is a spot-on treatment that is tough on parasites, kind on your wallet.

Find out more about FIPROtec® Spot-On for Cats

2. Deep clean your home

• Vacuum all carpets, furniture and pet areas thoroughly.
• Wash all bedding and fabrics on a hot setting to help kill eggs and larvae.

3. Continue preventive care

After treatment, maintain regular flea and tick prevention for your cat with Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On for Cats, which provides protection from fleas and ticks when used monthly.

Protect your cat with monthly flea and tick control

Parasite prevention isn’t a one-time effort. By combining regular treatments with an effective home routine, you can create a safer environment for your cat and family. Keeping your pet and home protected with the right anti-parasite products will help ensure fleas and ticks do not have a chance to take hold.

Beaphar FIPROtec® Flea & Tick Spot-On is a vet-strength cat flea treatment that kills fleas and ticks and provides continuous protection when applied monthly.

For home use, a flea treatment like Beaphar FLEAtec Household Spray contains both an insecticide and an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR), which not only kills adult fleas but also helps prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing.

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Protect your home from fleas

Use medicines responsibly. Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On contains fipronil AVM-GSL .  Further information is available from the SPC or email mailto:info@uk.beaphar.com