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Flea powder isn't terribly effective in stopping and preventing fleas. It would be best to try and use a topical or oral flea medication that is both designed to kill fleas and eggs on the body, and prevent them from returning, as well as to thoroughly vacuum and clean all bedding/areas your pets frequent. If you're looking for something to quickly kill fleas and ticks, there are flea shampoos available, however be sure to read the instructions carefully as the medications used on dogs can be harmful and toxic to cats. A safer alternative is to use something such as Dawn dish soap to kill fleas on the body and then use a fine-toothed or flea comb to remove them, then switch to a safe topical treatment.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Because Pocholo is 10 weeks old, a flea powder can be used on him, but I would read the label of the specific powder to make sure it is safe. Flea powder isn't an effective flea treatment, and it can cause skin reactions. 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.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
In order to get rid of all the fleas you will also need to vacuume your house often including upholstered furniture and carpeted and uncarpeted floors. Put flea powder in the vacuum cleaner bag and discard the bag outside in the trash. This will hopefully remove larvae which live on house dust as well as flea eggs. For every flea you see on your cat, there are at least 10 more fleas in his environment. You can reapply the petarmor in a few days. Make sure it is the preparation for cats and make sure to apply it on the skin between the shoulder blades after parting the hair. Unfortunately, there are fleas that are resistant to fipronil, which is the active ingredient of Petarmor.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
HI, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Gypsy is very cute! Flea and tick powders do not work well. They may kill what is on the pet but will not prevent. I recommend one of the following products: Nexgard or Simparica which are monthly edible products, Bravecto which is also edible but lasts 3 months and I like the Seresto collar which repels ticks for up to 8 months. I wish you and Gypsy the best!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Yes, you can certainly give Luna a dose of Capstar after applying Pet Armour Plus. The Capstar should kill adult fleas quickly, but will not provide lasting prevention against maturing larvae and eggs. Pet Armour should be able to provide this prevention for the remainder of the month. However, when Luna is due for another dose of flea prevention next month, I would instead recommend using a higher quality product, such as Nexgard, Bravecto, or K9 Advantix II, as I tend to find these products more effective. I hope this helps and that all goes well!
Updated on August 12th, 2025