If this is the first time you have seen fleas, you may not have to do the
carpet. By treating the cat, the fleas that will find their way to him will
also be killed. Run the vac some extra to get the eggs.
"Ralph" wrote in message ...
My 17 year old cat (DSH), living in a basement apartment, now has her
first case of fleas. Likely she's had them for a while, but I saw the
first one while combing her Friday.

I got some "Zodiac spot on", and applied it yesterday, and already she's
more comfortable, and scratched bare spots are healing. I comb her
regularly, and she not only tolerates it, but comes and expects it. She's
not dumb, and knows it helps.
At her age, she can't do the thorough grooming she used to.

I met a man at the pet store who said this was only the first step, and
I'd need to spend a lot more money to keep the infestation at bay.
Although I liked what he said, I didn't like the cost, and checked prices
at Petsmart.

The 'spot on' was $3 cheaper there, but they didn't carry the spray for
the carpets, that I was actually looking for.

I guess I'll have to check around.