What to consider when buying flea treatments for cats “First and foremost, remember that cats are not small dogs,” says Nelson. “Meaning, canine medication is not appropriate for felines.

The most common location for a topical flea and tick treatment is between the cat’s shoulder blades. Some cats don’t like the feeling of the topical treatment on their skin and try to lick it off.

Fleas are a common problem, but no match for products formulated to eradicate these pests. Here are some of the best flea shampoos for cats that are fast acting and safe.

For cats, flea and tick medicine comes in oral (medicated capsule) and topical (ointment or liquid drops) forms. There are also collars and shampoos designed to prevent or kill off fleas and ticks.

Hartz UltraGuard Pro Topical Liquid for Dogs is a monthly (every 30 days) medicine that kills fleas, brown dog ticks, deer ticks, and flea larvae (young), and prevents flea eggs from hatching.

The best flea and tick treatments and prevention for cats are prescription and OTC medicines. Our top picks include Revolution, Frontline and Seresto.