There are some excellent treatments available now to combat fleas on cats. There is the oral version, once a month. Advantage also has a topical application, for once a month. There is also a favorite product line, Revolution. This product also combats intestinal worms and mosquitoes.
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There is a high probability that your cat will have more fleas on it. Fleas are tiny little things that reproduce fast, and your cat could probably have eggs or more fleas on it. If you want to prevent fleas, there are really good medicines out there you could use.
The cat with fleas is a host
While cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and dog fleas (Ctenocephalides cannis) are two different species, most of the fleas found on dogs are actually cat fleas.
Fleas on a cat are probably either dog fleas or cat fleas (these are two different species, but despite the name, either can survive on either a dog or cat ... or for that matter on other mammals). Both of them can and will bite humans.
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Flea poop. Dried blood excreted by fleas onto your cat. Your kitty needs a good quality flea treatment. Talk to your vet or someone at a reputable pet supply store. There are also many natural treatments you can use.
No, fleas will live in your home and bite people instead. Your home will need to be treated for fleas if a fleas are seen!
There are several monthly topical spot-on treatments available for cats that will repeal ticks (and fleas, generally) for one month - your veterinarian can help you determine which of the products would be best for your cat.
Fleas jump from host to host, so a flea can jump from one cat to another if bitten, but the bite itself will not cause the fleas.
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Yes, fleas can make a cat ill because the bites can get infected