Over-the-Counter Flea Medicine for Cats

Fleas are a common parasite that can affect cats and kittens, even if they spend all or most of their time indoors. Some of the common symptoms of fleas include:

• Itching 
• Excessive grooming
• Red bumps or scabs
• Hair loss
• Tiny black specks or visible fleas

If you notice some or all of these symptoms, consult a veterinarian for next steps.

Flea medicine for cats comes in two different forms: prescription flea treatments and over-the-counter flea medicine for cats. Over-the-counter, or OTC flea treatment for cats can be purchased without a vet’s prescription. These are typically topical treatments, like sprays, shampoos, and even collars that contain non-prescription flea medication for cats, like the Seresto Collar for Cats. If your cat prefers an edible treatment, there are a few chewable over-the-counter flea medications for cats, like Capstar Flea Oral Treatment for Dogs and Cats. 

Prescription flea treatments, on the other hand, can only be obtained with a veterinarian’s prescription. These are often medications that are absorbed internally, like pills, chews, injections, and powders. A few topical treatments fall into this category, as they pull double duty treating internal parasites like worms. 

With Dutch, your pet gets the best flea and tick treatment possible with access to both over-the-counter and prescription treatments.

Our selection of the best over the counter flea medicine for cats offers a solution for all kinds of felines. Consider options like Cheristin Flea Spot Treatment for Cats, Frontline Plus Topical Solution for Cats, or Advantage II for Cats. You may also like OTC cat flea treatments like Vectra Topical Solution for Cats or ProVecta II Topical Solution for Cats.

In order to determine whether a prescription flea medication or an over-the-counter flea medication for cats is best for your feline’s needs, it’s important to speak with your vet. They should be able to advise you on a medication and regimen to treat and prevent fleas that will work for your cat’s age, size, lifestyle, and health conditions. 

Whether your vet recommends a prescription or an OTC flea treatment for cats, you can find what you need using our online pet pharmacy. Plus, Dutch members get free shipping on pharmacy orders.

Even if your cat is indoor-only, it is possible for your cat to get fleas. Fleas may be brought into your home by other animals—or even by you! Your indoor cat can also get fleas when moving into a new home or from new furniture brought into your home. Fleas can survive in carpet and on fabric for months at a time.