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I am going to go to the vet & get Advantage. I was hoping to find some other "Tips" and suggestions.

Ok, so I figured out why my cat is scratching... it's fleas. We're going to get Advantage today for her, and the vet recommended "Knockout" for the apartment. I've been researching other tips, like using Borax, changing your vacuum bags right away, laundering all rugs, pet beds, etc. I'm...

I was typing away this morning, the cat sitting right next to me and a flea jumped off her and onto the keyboard... I'm just glad it's not something more serious.... whew! SO, LET THE WAR BEGIN!!! This is the first time we've had fleas (I've had her for 8 years!!).... Any good...

Some scabs are smaller, but most of them are pretty big. I think they're from her sharp claws digging into her skin when she's itching.

She's been itching for a week, with it culminating the last few days. I've been checking her everyday and no sign of any little black fleas. Mostly dead skin & scabs.

We're going to the vet tomorrow, but I was wondering what might be wrong? We've never had fleas and I don't see any apparent signs of fleas. She has had allergies in the past to her food, but she is on anti-allergy food now. I'm worried about her... she has sores all around her neck from...