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Any health care links located here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your cat to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury. Call your vet and describe your cat's symptoms with any of your concerns about the cat's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover changes in your cat's health that you have overlooked. It is always better to err on the side of caution.


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FLEA ALERT:
Eight Commandments of Flea Control


Ask any companion animal caregiver who has waged a war against fleas. They don't call them 'pests' for nothing, especially during summer, the heart of flea season.


The safety of your pet can depend on your choice of flea-preventive application and usage. Choosing the wrong one can be life-threatening.



  1. Read all instructions on the label before using any product on your pet.

  2. Never use insecticide on very young, pregnant, debilitated or elderly animals without consulting your veterinarian.

  3. Never use flea-control products that contain permethrin on your cats, unless they are specifically labeled for use on domestic felines.

  4. Take care when using sprays, shampoos or mousse near your pet's eyes and ears.

  5. If you're using a fogger or home-premise spray, remove all pets from the area for the period specified on the container. Air out the household before allowing your animals to return.

  6. Consider using insect growth regulators, such as lufenuron and methoprene. Not only do these products help break the life cycle of the flea, they have minimal adverse effects.

  7. Just because a product is labeled "all natural" does not mean it is completely safe. Many such products - including those with citrus extracts like d-limonene and linalool - can be harmful when used inappropriately.

  8. Observe your pet closely after using flea-control products; report any unusual behavior to your veterinarian.
For more information, visit http://www.napcc.aspca.org/. The NAPCC, the only animal-oriented poison control center in North America, offers an emergency hotline: 1-888-4-ANI-HELP, which provides round-the-clock telephone assistance.


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