Itch Flea Treatment for Cats Spot-On Flea, Tick & Lice Treatment

FAQs

• My cat is pregnant, is Itch Flea safe to use?

  Itch Flea can be used on pregnant cats but consult your vet if your cat is lactating and is in contact with kittens under 8 weeks old.

• What does Itch Flea protect my cat against?

  Itch Flea spot-on treatment kills adult fleas within 24 hours, halts all other flea life stages in their tracks and stops any new fleas tormenting your dog. Plus it also kills ticks and lice in 48 hours of applying.
  

  Need help getting rid of pesky parasites?
  

  Click here for how to get rid of a flea infestation.
  Click here for how to remove a tick.

• HOW TO GET RID OF FLEAS ON YOUR CAT (AND PREVENT THEM FROM COMING BACK)

  Itch Flea Treatment for cats is super easy to apply - once the solution from the pipette is applied to your cat’s skin between their shoulder blades, you can put your feet up, safe in the knowledge they’ll be protected for the next 4 weeks!

  To kill fleas and stopping more developing, our spot-on formula is the best flea treatment for cats:

  ✓ Kills fleas already living on your cat within 24 hours
  ✓ Kills any new fleas that jump onto your cat, any time in the next month
  ✓ Prevents eggs and larvae developing
  ✓ Kills adult ticks attached to your cat and lice within 48 hours
  ✓ Protects your cat and your home

• How fast does Itch Flea kill fleas?

  Itch Flea kills adult fleas within 24 hours of applying and puts a halt to all other life stages. To ensure maximum protection, apply following our Itch house rules.

• Does Itch Flea stop fleas from jumping on my cat?

  Unfortunately no flea treatment in the world can stop fleas jumping onto pets, but with the fighting combo of Itch Flea and Itch Flea Home Spray, any adult fleas on your pet or in your home will be killed. Die fleas. Die.

• ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF ITCH FLEA?

  Adverse reactions are rare but if you notice any changes in your cat’s behaviour, or any skin irritation, please get in touch with your vet and also make sure to let our team know. You can call us on 020 3370 0905 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or alternatively, drop us an email at [email protected].

• DO I NEED TO APPLY ITCH FLEA MORE THAN ONCE A MONTH?

  No, treatment once a month is all your puss needs! And there’s no need for you to try and remember - we’ll deliver the flea-fighting goods exactly when you need them. Keeping up your monthly application of Itch Flea is essential for ongoing protection of your cat against fleas, ticks and lice. You may see the occasional flea on your cat after giving them their spot-on flea treatment. Don't worry though, as long as your kitty has had their treatment in the last month, that sucker won’t last long!

• How can I ensure Itch Flea is 100% effective on my cat?

  • Keep ‘em dry. Your cat can’t get wet for 48 hours.

  • Don’t touch the treated area. Hands off.

  • No licking the treated area (your cat, not you…).

  • Don’t share your bed with your cat on the night your pet is treated.

  • Treat all your pets in your household at the same time, ideally in the evening.

  • Weigh your cat regularly and tell us about any changes so that we can adjust their dose.

• HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CAT HAS FLEAS?

  Symptoms of flea infestation in your cat can include itching, scratching, visible flea dirt, hair loss from overgrooming or skin irritation. It can also include mysterious insect bites popping up on you, as well.

  5 fleas on an untreated pet can lead to 1 million + eggs infesting your home in as little as 4 weeks*. That’s why it’s important you give your cat their flea treatment every month to stop any unwanted lodgers moving in.

  Top tip: If you think you’ve found flea dirt, run a damp cotton wool pad over it. If the dirt turns red, those fleas aren’t dead. This means you’re dealing with a live infestation.

  Our double action, spot-on flea treatment for cats, Itch Flea, kills adult fleas within 24 hours, halts all other flea life stages in their tracks and stops any new fleas from infecting your cat, protecting your kitty until their next monthly flea treatment. Plus it kills ticks and lice!

  *Based on an untreated pet having 5 fleas not being groomed off, each laying 50 eggs per day, developing into new fleas in 14 days and new fleas jumping on and laying more eggs.

• WHERE DO CAT FLEAS COME FROM?

  Most fleas come into contact with your cat from the environment around them. From gardens, to the park and street, it can feel like nowhere is safe from the blighters.

  Wildlife such as foxes, hedgehogs, birds, squirrels and rabbits can all be flea-carrying culprits, bringing them into your garden or to your cat's favourite places to explore ready for them to pick up.

  Anyone who comes into your home (human and pet alike) can unknowingly carry fleas in with them too.

  Believe us when we say prevention really is better than cure. Flea eggs can lurk within your home for up to 5 months before hatching. So even if you think you have treated a flea infestation, it could still come back unexpectedly.

  Break the cycle with Itch - the UK's personalised flea treatment subscription for cats. Our Itch Flea spot-on treatment for cats attacks fleas at EVERY life stage.

• WHAT ARE TICKS AND HOW COULD MY CAT GET THEM?

  Ticks are small, spider-like creatures whose bodies become larger as they feed on the blood of your cat. They will vary in size from 1mm to 1cm long. 

  Ticks lurk in long grass, bushy undergrowth and wooded areas. They climb on to vegetation and hang out there, waving their legs around, until your cat brushes past. Once on board, ticks sink their jaws in and drink their host’s blood until they’re full – this usually takes around 7 days but they’ve been known to cling on for up to 3 weeks.
  

  Find out how to remove a tick here.

• CAN FLEAS GIVE MY CAT WORMS?

  Yes! Your cat could accidentally swallow a flea mid-grooming sesh and if that blighter is carrying tapeworm larvae, they’ll be in your bestie’s guts and multiplying before you know it. Treat your puss regularly with Itch Flea and Itch Wormer to keep the pesky parasites at bay.

• HOW DOES ITCH FLEA COMPARE WITH OTHER TREATMENTS?

  Our killer combo of Fipronil and (s)-Methoprene protects your dog from fleas, flea eggs and larvae, as well as ticks and lice. But not all flea treatments do! Scroll up to check out our ‘How Itch Flea Compares’ table to see how we stand out in a crowd.

• I’m pregnant, can I apply Itch Flea to my cat?

  There are no known health risks associated with applying these products to your pet during pregnancy. As a general rule, pregnant women should wear gloves to avoid direct contact with the product.

• IS YOUR PACKAGING RECYCLABLE?

  We want to do our very best for the planet we share with our furry sidekicks. One way we can make a difference (and help you make a difference, too) is by keeping sustainability top of mind when it comes to the way we package our products. If there’s a way to make our packaging even greener, you can bet we’re on a mission to sniff it out…
  
  Itch Flea and Itch Wormer both come in a recyclable box which can be disposed of in your home recycling bin. The foil and pipette for Itch Flea and the blister for Itch Wormer aren’t currently recyclable (but we’re working on it). Itch Flea Home Spray has a polypropylene lid which can be recycled at home, as can the aerosol can (location dependent). Our treat pouches are 100% recyclable, ink included! They can be recycled at large supermarkets, or check your local council for kerbside recycling.
  
  For Itch subscribers, after month 1 we’ve ditched Itch Flea’s excess packaging to save on waste paper. You’ll just receive our flea treatment in its sexy foil jacket. This change alone means we’re saving 13 tons of paper waste a year.

• Why should I subscribe to Itch?

  A monthly flea treatment, delivered for free, and personalised to your pet, so you never forget. Our vet strength treatment requires no expensive prescription, and can be applied to your pet in the comfort of your own home. Itch Head Vet, Dr Zoe Costigan and our qualified expert Vet Team are on hand to support you with any questions or concerns you might have - pick up the phone or drop us a WhatsApp message.

• Can I pause or cancel my subscription?

  Absolutely! With an Itch subscription, you’re in complete control. You can move your delivery date forwards or backwards to a day that suits you best. We also make it easy for you to pause your subscription or cancel altogether, although we hope it won’t come to that!