Years and years ago I had to set a fogger just before leaving for
vacation.  My only cat at the time was at a friends house for the
week.  I put my luggage outside of the door and went back to activate
the foggers.  I hurried to the door to leave and the door wouldn't
open.  <gulp>  It would open about an inch or so and while I was
running out of air and frantically trying to get the door open I found
the problem (minutes later!).  It was the pointy end of an umbrella
that was leaning against the door jamb which had fallen in the crack
and prevented the door from being opened.  Man was I relieved!  I
intended to bring that umbrella and almost forgot it!  :)

Advantage and Frontline (and possibly Revolution) are generally considered
to be the most effective and safest form of flea control on cats.
Over-the-counter medications are neither reliable nor safe.  Advantage and
Frontline are usually given at one-month intervals, and they are effective
enough that you probably would not have problems after two doses.  I think
that's what the previous message meant.  You should still treat the premises
(which is what your message referred to) if you have a considerable
infestation.

MaryL
(take out the litter to reply)