Vets often prescribe Revolution Plus Topical Solution for Cats to deal with fleas. This solution contains selamectin and sarolaner to effectively kill fleas before they lay eggs. Fleas are not the only parasite Revolution for cats is effective against; it will also protect the cat from ticks, ear mites, hookworms, heartworms, and roundworms. It is an elegant topical solution that most cat owners and vets prefer. Overall, it is a great choice.

Many cat owners use Frontline Plus Flea & Tick Treatment as a preventative. However, it is also a very effective flea treatment. Most flea treatments for cats destroy fleas in a specific life stage, but this product contains fipronil and (S)-methoprene as active ingredients. That means it will eliminate fleas in all life stages (adult, larvae, eggs) which means treating existing infestations and preventing future infestations from happening. This product doesn’t require a prescription and works for a month.

Bravecto Topical Solution for Cats is another topical flea treatment vets often prescribe for flea infestations. It is an elegant and easy-to-apply solution that will eliminate fleas in different life stages. It is also effective against the US's most common types of ticks - American dog tick and black-legged ticks. Cat owners like the product, and it can be used as a preventative. If you know your cat will be in an environment where ticks and fleas might be present, you can use this or similar topical solutions to keep them from reaching your cat. The product is effective for 12 weeks.

Capstar Flea Oral Treatment for Cats is more of a traditional “medication.” It can be given to cats daily until the flea infestation is gone. Unlike many other flea medications, Capstar uses nitenpyram as the active ingredient. One of the best things about it is that it is fast. It will start eliminating adult fleas 30 minutes after administration. Within hours it will eliminate more than 90% of adult fleas from a cat. This flea treatment for cats doesn’t require a veterinary prescription, but you should still talk to your vet before using it.

Flea treatment is not only done on cats. To successfully prevent future flea infestations, you need to make sure your home is clear of fleas in all life stages. A vital part of the flea treatment for cats is cleaning your home, and you can try the Virbac Knockout Area Treatment Spray. This is the product we were most satisfied with. It is very effective and lasts up to 120 days. This product contains Pyriproxyfen, which will stunt the flea’s growth and prevent it from reaching the adult stage. It is easy to use, and it doesn’t smell that bad.