1. I've just put a spot-on treatment on her, but the silly thing is so flexible she's managed to lick it and now she's drooling. Is she in any danger or will she be alright?
2. Secondly, next time I'll use a cone just to be safe. After applying the spot-on, how long should I leave it on for? Should it be for a few hours or longer?
Thanks!
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Hi,
It’s quite normal for your cat to drool if she has licked the spot-on treatment. These products aren't meant to be swallowed, but it usually isn't a serious risk. Just be aware that this is only the case if the flea pipette was specifically for cats. Some dog treatments contain ingredients that are toxic to cats. If that was the case, you would need to get to a vet immediately.
Normally, if you apply the treatment between the shoulder blades, your cat shouldn't be able to reach it to lick it. If you want to use a cone as an extra precaution, I’d recommend leaving it on for at least a day or overnight to be sure it has been absorbed.
Hope that helps.
Anne-Louise
Hi there,
It was definitely a cat product, of course. The vet told me at the time that she’d definitely manage to lick it if it was on her shoulders—knowing what she's like!
Thanks for the info.
Hi there,
It’s quite normal for your cat to drool after licking the spot-on treatment. These products aren't meant to be swallowed, but it shouldn't normally cause any serious harm. Just a heads-up though: this only applies if the flea treatment was specifically for cats. Some dog flea treatments contain ingredients that are toxic to cats. If that's the case, you need to get to a vet straight away.
Usually, if you apply the spot-on between the shoulder blades, your cat shouldn't be able to reach it to lick it. If you want to use a buster collar as an extra precaution, I’d recommend leaving it on for at least a day or overnight to ensure the treatment has been properly absorbed.
I hope that helps.
Anne-Louise
