Lol, Feebs babygirl!She was purring throughout the time she did bother to watch
Thanks. I haven't tried Revolution as it doesn't contain an IGR, so there is no help with the flea eggs/larvae. The Revolution Plus does contain IGR, but it enters the bloodstream, and is one of the class of parasitic treatments that carries a caution about seizures, even in cats that don't have a history of them. I am kind of hesitant to start a 15+ yo cat on such a treatment, given the vet suspects she might have a small neurological issue to begin with. So, I have stuck with Advantage II - although on a 3 1/2 week schedule vs. monthly.I was looking around this thread and saw you still had flea issues. Have you tried Revolution? I use it every few months, works great for fleas. Edit: I comb my cat's to check for fleas or flea dirt regularly.
Oh that's too bad. Sounds frustrating. might help to do more combing, I've seen people in the forums do this. They comb daily to try to catch them all. I did this when my cat was badly infected. I would comb her twice a day until I didn't see anything on the comb. Flea meds take time to catch everything. Make sure have a bowl of soapy water to clean the comb.I check Feeby for fleas with a flea comb at least every other week, most times once a week. Sad thing is, there are always a few 'dying' fleas on her as well as flea dirt. So, between her treatment and treating the house with an IGR, I guess the best I can hope for is keeping the fleas to a minimum.
She has been on Adv II since last July, and the house has been treated multiple times with an IGR. However, I did use a different one this past time (supposed to last for 7 mos - who knows), and the fleas/flea dirt has been less when I do comb her. I did do daily flea combings for quite a while before I reduced the frequency, as she also has to have 'booty duty' on her behind since she is lousy about cleaning back there! Very familiar with the soapy water!! I use it when I flea comb her, and actually keep a couple of dishes on hand in case we run across a flea in the house, which thankfully is happening very infrequently (knock on wood)!Oh that's too bad. Sounds frustrating. might help to do more combing, I've seen people in the forums do this. They comb daily to try to catch them all. I did this when my cat was badly infected. I would comb her twice a day until I didn't see anything on the comb. Flea meds take time to catch everything. Make sure have a bowl of soapy water to clean the comb.
Ok good. I hope things keep improving, i know how frustrating it can be.She has been on Adv II since last July, and the house has been treated multiple times with an IGR. However, I did use a different one this past time (supposed to last for 7 mos - who knows), and the fleas/flea dirt has been less when I do comb her. I did do daily flea combings for quite a while before I reduced the frequency, as she also has to have 'booty duty' on her behind since she is lousy about cleaning back there! Very familiar with the soapy water!! I use it when I flea comb her, and actually keep a couple of dishes on hand in case we run across a flea in the house, which thankfully is happening very infrequently (knock on wood)!
I use unscented, hypoallergenic wipes to clean the area, they are not terribly 'wet' so easy to use. But, there is enough moisture in them that if there is anything 'stuck' back there, the wipes moisten it enough that I actually use the flea comb and gently comb them out, instead of 'rubbing her to death' back there. Thank goodness she is very tolerant of the whole thing!My chubby cat has issues cleaning her butt too. I've had to remove stuck poop a few times lol.
Good for her for making use of the lunch break LOLThe very first guy who appeared on the roof brought Feeby slinking indoors from the patio - before any commotion even started! They are taking a lunch break, and Feeby is back outside again.
Feeby was pretty well freaked out when we had our roof done a few years ago - but that was happening directly overhead!! At least, this is not that close and loud!! Today, when the guys next door went back up on the roof after lunch, Feeby proceeded to head inside, and I found her not more than 2 minutes later snoozing away in a place far from the noise!!!Here's hoping Feeby enjoys her "lunch" breaks, and that she can relax while the noisy work is taking place.
LOL, Go Feeby!!Feeby proceeded to head inside, and I found her not more than 2 minutes later snoozing away in a place far from the noise!!!
Poor baby. I know how scary and disturbing stuff going next door can be. Our neighbor can have people working in the yard and has my girls scared thinking they will come into their yard. Hopefully they will stop making all that noise quickly so Feeby can have some peace and quiet!Alas - the next 2-3 days will NOT be Feeby's favorites. Next door neighbor is having roof replaced (badly needed), and so lots of noise to be expected. The very first guy who appeared on the roof brought Feeby slinking indoors from the patio - before any commotion even started! They are taking a lunch break, and Feeby is back outside again. Little does she know it will be a very brief patio venture...