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BlueTom
384
Jul 20, 2018
Interesting discussion. Me and the ol' lady's cat don't get along so well anyway, so I'm gonna take a chance that I won't kill it by saving myself from potential Dengue Fever, Zika, West Nile Virus and other infections from mosquito-borne maladies. I'm perfectly willing to gamble with the cat's life rather than with my own. lol.
I live in Southeastern-most Alabama. Humidity at this moment is 90%+. The 'squitos and gnats have been worse this year than any I can remember. I ride a Harley, so I don't even have to change "my look" much at all to wear these things. I've tried all the sprays and rub-on products. They all stink to high Heaven, and they're greasy/oily to boot. I really hope these things work, because I've been driven nuts by the bugs this year. Not a very far drive mind you, but anything I can do to stave off reaching that destination, I'll jump on it! So I'm in.
If they do work, I hope it's not 10 (or more) weeks before they come around again. I'd buy three or four packs if I was real confident that they work well, but gotta start with just one pack for now. Just keep in mind, Massdrop, that I'm probably not the only cautious first-time buyer out here, and bring 'em back soon after this drop ships please.
Cardamomtea
588
Jul 21, 2018
BlueTomIt won't kill the cat :-) wet permethrin that hasn't bonded with fabric would kill the cat though.
InsectShield is bonded very well with the fabric which is what makes it better than home treatment. I would imagine if the cat ate the bandana it would get sick. Not sure how mant bandanas would be a lethal dose.
brenda52411
181
Jul 22, 2018
BlueTomFor the cat, I would highly recommend a product called "REVOLUTION". Vets sell it up here in Iowa. Make sure you ask for "the deal" because vets in this area will GIVE two applications (for free) if you buy 6 applications, so you have a total of 8 applications for the cost of 6 applications. Apparently you can also buy REVOLUTION without going to a vet. Google it for places that sell it, besides vets. Here is more information: https://parade.com/39758/parade/revolution-for-cats/
My vet tells me that REVOLUTION is the *ONLY* thing that is safe for cats. There are quite a few products that are safe for dogs, but apparently this is the only one that is safe for cats.
I bought a cat from a cat breeder a few years ago. He had fleas, mites on his skin, and ear mites (those were the things that were obvious to me that he had) plus probably various kinds of worms. My vet told me to use REVOLUTION. It took care of EVERYTHING, including the mites. Although he is an inside cat, we live in a very woody area (in the middle of timber) and can carry all sorts of bugs and ticks into the house. I use REVOLUTION on him all year. You just apply it directly on the skin, in an area that the cat cannot lick off, just once a month. That's all there is to it. I put it behind the back of his neck, directly on his skin. REVOLUTION is absorbed into the blood. That's how it's able to work on fleas, ticks, worms, mites, etc.
I had also bought a tiny, sick little kitten from another cat breeder. He had way too many things wrong with him. I bought the half strength (for kittens) for that sick little guy. It got rid of most of his issues. The rest of his issues were eye problems that needed to be treated with multiple kinds of eye medications.
Massdrop should get a group buy for REVOLUTION going... that would be impressive!!