Is It Okay To Bring My Kitties In The Yard After Flea Treatment

Just brought my Special Tuxedo to the vet for his physical annual.

Everything checked out okay, except for fleas which I wasn't even

aware of until the vet assistant brushed a flea comb through the

hair to check for fleas and sure enough there was flea poop and

the physical evidence of a live flea.  Gave him a flea treatment of

Advantage II which I've used before successfully.  Fleas are like

gone within 24 hours.

My Question:  Is it okay to bring Tuxedo on the grass lawn for

his half hour walk on a leash after the flea treatment.  I'm  assuming

the fleas are in the grass.  He sure does look forward to his 

early walks, but if it's going to cause flea issues, then will have 

to consider other options.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Tip From The Vet:  To check the difference between dirt and 

the flea poop.  On a paper towel, wet the middle of the paper

towel a little, then put the dark specks of flea poop or dirt

in the wet middle and with a finger begin to rub.  If the specks 

of flea poop turn red, that's a indication of blood which 

confirms that it's flea poop and not dirt and your kitty should 

be treated.


Tuxedo

There is no problem taking him outside after a flea treatment. Mine usually bolt outside seconds after their monthly treatment. You just need to keep up with the treatment throughout the year to keep him from getting fleas again.

Kieka:  Thanks for the helpful info.  Feel a bit better that my two

special boys can venture outside.