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padfun

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2. I treat all of my cats, indoor and feral, with Nitenpyram

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2024, 10:08 AM

Jul 2024

I get the powder online, about 40 grams or so, and I give it to them all once a week, and that is enough to keep 14 cats' flea free for a while.

Nitenpyram kills all fleas, and most ticks, but it is good for only 24 hours. Lufenuron is used for monthly control.

They need 15 mg and that is about a BB's worth. Very small amount. I actually put a bit more in all of the wet food.
I have 6 indoor and 8 outdoor cats that I feed daily and none of them are scratching. If they do, I give another treatment.

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