Cat Flea Spray

If your cat has fleas, then a good cat flea spray could be a solution to your flea problem.

You probably enjoy having family members and friends come visit you. But there are some guests you would certainly not welcome into your home. And one of these is fleas.

If you notice your cat scratching itself all the time, you can be pretty sure it has a flea infestation. When fleas bite, they leave some of their saliva on the cat. If your cat is allergic to this saliva -- as many are -- it will develop an allergenic reaction that can be seen as red spots on your cat's skin.

It is important to get rid of the fleas, not just to bring relief to your cat, but also because you don't want fleas in your house. Fleas are capable of transmitting tapeworms to your cat and serious diseases to people. For example, fleas were responsible for transmitting the black plague that killed almost 1/4 of Europe's population in the 14th century. They can also transmit other diseases such as the bubonic plague.

Cat Flea Sprays

One of the simplest and most effective ways to treat your cat for fleas is with a cat flea spray. There are a number of these available on the market. However, be sure to check with your vet before using any of these. Only your vet can recommend the one spray that would be best for your cat.

Here are some of the more popular cat flea sprays.

Frontline Spray Treatment

Frontline Spray Treatment provides fast acting, effective flea and tick control for adult cats and kittens eight weeks of age or older. It is effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer tick (the major carrier of Lyme disease) and, of course, fleas.
Cost: $21

Sentry Pro Flea & Tick Spray for Dogs & Cats

This flea and tick spray kills on contact and is said to control fleas for up to 14 weeks. However, it should not be used to treat cats that are seven weeks of age or less.
Cost: $16.44

Adams™ Flea & Tick Mist with Insect Growth Regulator

This quick killing, long-lasting flea and tick spray for cats and kittens has an insect growth regulator, (s)-Methoprene, that is said to prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing into adults. This protection will last for up to 12 weeks. It also has Pyrethrin, a potent natural insecticide that controls adult fleas. Adams™ Flea & Tick Mist is approved for use on kittens over 12 weeks of age.
Cost: $12.55 - $21.99

De Flea Pet Area Spray

De Flea Pet Area Spray kills ticks, mites, lice and fleas. It can be used on cats, kittens and even nursing animals. You can apply it as needed. The product is said to work by disrupting the flea's lifecycle but without the use of harsh chemicals or pesticides. It has a chemical that softens the flea’s exoskeleton until its internal organs become saturated and the insect quickly dies.
Cost: $15.47

Natural Chemistry™ De Flea Pet & Area Spray

This spray kills fleas by softening their exoskeletons, which quickly causes their bodies to burst. It is safe to use on very young cats and nursing moms. You can also spray it on mattresses, upholstery, carpets, and other areas to kill any fleas that have infested your house. It is said to be equally effective on ticks and lice. Natural Chemistry De Flea Pet & Area Spray is an EPA registered flea killer that can be used with all spot-on type anti-flea products.
Cost: $12.99

Hartz® UltraGuard Plus™ Flea & Tick Spray for Cats

Hartz® UltraGuard Plus Flea & Tick Spray for Cats will give your cat immediate relief from fleas and ticks. Plus, it also prevents fleas for re-infesting your cat for up to seven days. Since fleas can lay up to 50 eggs a day, it is important to break its life cycle and Hartz® UltraGuard Plus™ Flea & Tick Spray is said to do just that.
Cost: $15.39

How Effective Is Cat Flea Spray?

A Cat flea spray can be an effective way to rid your cat of those noxious pests. As you have read, some of them will even protect your cat against ticks, as well as from other pest infestations. However, flea sprays have fallen somewhat out of favor in recent years with the introduction of the oral medicines and spot-on treatments. But if you think your cat was just recently infested with fleas, a cat flea spray is a good way to begin treatment. Then, if it does not prove 100% effective, you can move on to one of the oral medicines or spot-on treatments.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of A Cat Flea Spray

The advantage of using a cat flea spray is that it is very easy to apply. You simply spray the animal, being careful to avoid its head and especially its eyes. Many cat flea sprays will also kill ticks, which is important during the summer tick season. And many cat flea sprays will both kill adult fleas and keep flea eggs from developing into adults. Plus, several can be used to spray areas within your house to make sure your home does not become flea infested.

The major disadvantage of most of using a cat flea spray is that it must be reapplied frequently. In fact, cat flea sprays are only effective for up to seven days. So if you decide to use a cat flea spray on your cat, you might want to choose one of the longer-lasting sprays such as Sentry Pro Flea & Tick Spray for Dogs & Cats or Adams™ Flea & Tick Mist with Insect Growth Regulator.

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