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Blue-eyed Siamese cat wearing a gray breakaway collar sits upright on a brown leather armchair in a book-lined library.
Pet Health

Best Flea Collar for Cats: Vet-Approved Safe Picks

Veterinarian Dr. Pippa Elliott ranks the best flea collars for cats, scoring each pick on breakaway safety, active ingredients, and cost per month, from the 8-month Seresto standard to natural budget options.

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS·Jul 12, 2026
Calico cat sitting on a kitchen counter beside a plain white carton and a white spot-on flea treatment applicator vial.
Pet Health

Best Flea Medicine for Cats Without Vet Prescription

Yes, you can fight fleas without a vet visit. Dr. Pippa Elliott ranks the best cat-safe OTC flea treatments, from Advantage II to Capstar, explains what still requires a prescription, and flags the one dog ingredient that can kill your cat.

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS·Jul 12, 2026
Tortoiseshell cat standing indoors sniffing a small tan oral tablet held out on a person's open palm in a sunlit hallway.
Pet Health

What Kills Fleas on Cats Instantly? Vet Answer

A veterinarian explains what kills fleas on cats instantly: nitenpyram (Capstar) tablets start killing fleas in about 30 minutes. Compare onset times by product class, see what Dawn baths really do, and learn which products are never safe for cats.

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS·Jul 12, 2026
Person combs a gray shorthair cat with a fine-tooth flea comb on a bathroom counter beside a glass bowl of water.
Pet Health

How to Get Rid of Fleas on Cats: A Vet's Step-by-Step Plan

A veterinarian's step-by-step plan for getting rid of fleas on cats: confirm fleas with a flea comb, pick a cat-safe treatment, make an honest call on bathing, and keep new fleas from coming back over the 1-3 month eradication window.

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS·Jul 12, 2026
Gray British Shorthair cat sits on a wicker table among potted plants as a hand holds a white applicator bottle and a metal flea comb.
Pet Health

Flea Treatment for Cats: A Vet's Complete Guide

A veterinarian's complete guide to flea treatment for cats: every treatment type compared, OTC vs prescription, vet-recommended cat-safe picks, and the permethrin danger that makes dog flea products deadly to cats.

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS·Jul 12, 2026
Cat Zoomies: Why Cats Sprint, Night Zoomies and When to Worry
Behaviors and Training

Cat Zoomies: Why Cats Sprint, Night Zoomies and When to Worry

Cat zoomies are usually normal bursts of energy, but night sprints, post-poop dashes and sudden behavior changes can point to stress, fleas or medical issues.

Coreen Saito·Nov 1, 2024

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