ferel kittens, covered in fleas
2006-06-12 12:10:20 · 9 answers · asked by aruwien 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Frontline has a spray that you can use for that young. Just spray it on a clothe then rub it in.
2006-06-12 12:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Adalina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just got a 6 week old kitten that was covered in fleas....I used regular Dawn liquid dishsoap....it is ok to rub it into its head, just try not to get it in its eyes.....you can leave it on the kitten for 10 to 15 mins....depending on how bad it has fleas.....you can get a flea comb from a place like walmart.....I found one by accident, they are only a couple of bucks....because of the fleas, I also bought dewormer at walmart that was only about 3 dollars....when a kitten has fleas it will cause worms and then the kitten will be getting eaten from the inside and the outside....Hope this info helps........One more thing......we all know kittens dont like water, so what I did was put it into a pet carrier to let it sit with the soap on......it will save you some scratched up hands while you are waiting to rinse off you kitty......Good luck to you......
2006-06-12 20:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by dkhandsrm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at six weeks? that's way too young for any flea medication!! even a vet will tell you that...But there are other ways, so dont lose hope! what i use on kittens that young, is a natural citric spray, beleive it or not, the acidity in it will kill the fleas, and it's safe for your kitten, just keep it away from her eyes..
Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with warm water, then add lemon juice, orange juice or lime juice(ether will work and smell great!) gently spray the kitten, sheilding her eyes and slowly work it into her fur and skin...this is something that will needs to be done weekly, but does work...so good luck to you and your baby kittie!!
2006-06-12 19:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by mkg101carp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bath, flea medications are not approved for use on animals under eight weeks. A bath will get rid of all the fleas safely.
Copied this straight from fronline .com:FRONTLINE Plus is ideal for use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older. Not only does FRONTINE Plus kill 98–100% of adult fleas on your pet within 24 hours, it also contains a special ingredient that kills flea eggs and larvae to keep ALL stages of fleas from developing and bothering your pet and your family.
2006-06-12 19:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by miss_april_1985 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revolution is approved for kittens six weeks and older.
Call your vet and see what they say. We usually recommend using a small amount of Adams Flea and Tick mist followed by a bath.
2006-06-12 23:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Mustang Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what we have always done with our cats is to get regular cat flea repellant and put on stick in a cup and dilute with 1tbsp of water. mix well and using a dropper put 9 drops down their back and 5 on their bellys with 5 mins in between.
2006-06-12 19:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Marion W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not recommended for cats under 6 weeks, bathe them and treat your home firstly, Talk to your vet about special sprays or drops you can use if they are seriously infested. Fleas can lead to bigger health problems.
2006-06-12 19:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by ChrissyLicious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are pretty young to use anything strong, try a mild pet shampoo and a flea comb to scrap them off.
2006-06-12 19:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advantage. They have differant strengths. You squirt the tube right on the skin, at the base of their necks where they can't lick it off.
2006-06-12 20:06:02 · answer #9 · answered by the_turp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋