Reptiles Flea Products for Your Dog or Cat by Trissauna Larson, D.V.M. Sprays, Foams, Spot-Ons, Combs Most pet owners in the United States will have to deal with fleas at some point. When warmer weather approaches, flea populations boom. Fleas can leave your pet with annoying bites, allergic skin irritation, tapeworms or anemia. Many products are available through stores and veterinary clinics to help a pet owner win the war on fleas.
Holistic remedies are also available.
Combs Great for puppies and kittens who are too young for chemicals. Used alone, it's often not enough to keep fleas under control. Powders Most have insecticides that kill adult fleas, but can be messy to use. These work well, but frequent applications are usually necessary. Shampoos and Dips Most have action against adult fleas.