Removing Flea Dirt from Overweight cat

[jazzcat]

Hi and welcome to Pet Talk.

Sounds like Franklin is in serious need of a diet. Poor guy. It's not healthy for him to be that big. I really don't have a suggestion as to what would be best. Since you have treated him for fleas now and don't actually see any fleas on him I would be concerned that he may have a different problem.

Could you call your vet and ask if it could possibly be anything else besides fleas? I'm guessing the owner didn't say he had a skin condition or anything.

Good luck, I'm sure someone else here will have a good idea.

[just me]

I think your on the right track, as far as bathing and Frontline.
He probly will need another dose, being at that weight.
He really needs to be on a diet, that is so unhealthy.
Did I read on his blog he is 16?? WOW, good for Franklin
If it were myself, I would take him to a vet.
Only because at his age, being the weight he is, and having this flee dirt
problem there may be some underlying issues that need attention.
Also if there is flee dirt you can bet there are flees, somewhere.
And you dont want your other pets to get them.
Thats just me though. 1/2 our babies are over 10 yrs. I feel like we run an old pets home.hee hee.. We do have 1 cat that is 21 lbs and he has a real hard time cleaning himself as well. And of course our vet said he needed to lose weight. Were working on that.
Anyway I guess if your gonna have him for a while, you might just want to get him checked. He is a gorgeous cat. my best to you and Franklin
Welcome again to Pet Talk, you will love it here. I joined last month and cant get enough. Everyone is fantastic here.
Keep us posted on Franklin, take care.

[Lila]

A diet and more Frontline. Got it.

Now, how do I get that stupid dirt off him?

[Laura's Babies]

What size of Frontline/Advantage do you even put on a 30 pound cat? If you go by weight.. is there one for a 30 pounder? Yes, he needs to be on light food and loose some weight. Encouraged to play and get some excercize and get some of that weight off. I don't understand why some pet owners still thing the bigger, the better when it is so unhealthy. Make sure your babies are up to date on their flea treatment since he will sure bring them into your house.

[Shady]

A diet and more Frontline. Got it.

Now, how do I get that stupid dirt off him?

You may have to give or get him a lion cut (shave down) Get the problem under control that way first, his skin is probably super irritated. The vet's or a groomer can help you there.