The kittens are 7 wks old and still nursing. Mama cat has a flea collar and is an outdoor cat. I don't know how effective treating the mother will be if she's outside most of the time. If i treat the kittens what's the point since they'll most likely get infected by mom over and over again. I'm going to have mama cat spayed as soon as she weans the kittens but for the time being what can I do?
2006-10-01 07:35:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
old cat lady: It's ok, i understand why you are saying this. I am a first time cat owner and didn't know anything unfortunately..i found out Zoe was pregnant when I took her for her second round of shots. I also took her to the vet after she had her babies. I guess she's a client so i can call the vet for advice. Just didn't know if there really was anything I could do
2006-10-01 09:04:23 · update #1
Frontline is acceptable mode of treatment for the mother cat and her kittens, you may need to reduce the dosage just a bit. Before you do that, there is a newer product out there call "Capstar" which when given will get rid of fleas that are on the pets within the hour. It is then, that you follow up with either Frontline or Advantage. Both products can be obtained by your local veterinarian and further instructions given as to how to administer. It is a liquid that you run at the nape of the next and a few drops at the base of the tail. If they are heavily infested, you may need to treat your home and grounds as well. It is possible to still see fleas after treatment, however, this is due to infestations in the yard or home. While these may get back on the pet, they will soon die after a blood meal and so until they are treated, your home, and the grounds, this is an on-going problem that you have to treat 3 fold. Also, just FYI: Flea collars are basically useless. We have never had good success with them in our veterniarian clinic. Just a waste of good money most of the time. Good Luck!
2006-10-01 07:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by RULKN4ME 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take off the flea collar as that won't control the fleas and might be harmful to the kittens.
Please call the vet and check if mama cat can have a dose of Advantage or Frontline without harming the kittens. Those are the most effective products and need to be applied monthly. It doesn't matter if she goes outside or not.
The mother cat should have been treated with this stuff before the kittens were born. I can't understand people who let their cats get pregnant and don't take her in for a health check early in the pregnancy. That way if there are any complications with the birthing the vet considers the cat to be a "client" and you can get some advice by telephone if problems arise.
I don't mean to be a scold with you personally I just don't understand why people don't do this with their pregnant cats.
2006-10-01 07:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's countless pleasant recommendation that has been published already. The best component i could difference is wiping the eyes with a little one wipe. Some little one wipes comprise alcohol or aloe - nor is well for kitties eyes. As a alternative, warmness a few regular milk (now not scorching) and wipe the concentration with a cotton ball. Don't put out of your mind, with ease slightly warmness, now not cold and not hot. Feed the kitten as often as it is hungry. For folks who dont have a clutter pan useful that you would line the area with newspapers. Smooth the kittens bottom extra often with a hot fabric. Mama cat might on the whole do this. Alternate the newspapers most commonly (use this as a reminder to clean kitties bottom). Kitten will desire a towel to put on however you probably have a water bottle i might fill it with hot water and placed it underneath the towel. Kittens have a tough time maintaining warmness. In the occasion you dont have a scorching water bottle that you would role part of of its area over a heater vent and this will likely on occasion warmness its field from the backside nevertheless nonetheless placed a towel in with the kitten. You may additionally want to place a small crammed animal inside the field for corporation. Now, you have got to watch out for your one million/three trimester. When cleaning the kitten and its area you have got to put on rubber gloves and whilst you are accomplished wash your arms immediately. When handling kitten urine and feces. Rather then that you are going to do excellent. For additional down the avenue. While you installed the crib and the infants room the kitty will want to get inside the crib and sniff round. Let it. It's curious. When youngster is born you have got to allow kitty scent the modern little one (no a cat wont scouse borrow the toddlers breath, thats a myth). Simply take a seat down down the position kitty can get beside you and unwrap youngster so kitty can sniff everywhere the brand new youngster. Dont be afraid, kitty isnt going to damage the little one. When you trade diapers be sure to not allow kitty smell the diaper. Safe cleaners to utilize circular little one and kitty (for kitty injuries and cleaning the clutter pan): petzyme, natures miracle, and effortless resolution All are all common and utterly blameless to pets and men and women. Bless you for saving a youngster.
2016-08-29 09:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens need to be at least 3 months old before you can apply any flea stuff from the pet shop. Try some naturist remedy for them. Wormwood is the plant you need, can make tea out of it. Worked wonders with my 1 month old kitten which was FULL of fleas.
2006-10-01 08:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by Bianqua 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sugest that you don't use a flea coler because a cat can get it off sooner or later and then you will find it the collor every were you go I sugest going to your vet and asking them if you can flealine and then if that does not work then you can go back to your vet and then ask her
2006-10-01 07:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Megan B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frontline. Ask the vet if the kittens are too young for it though.
2006-10-01 07:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a animal shelter and they would be happy to make a valid recommendation.
2006-10-01 07:41:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
give them flea collers
2006-10-01 07:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋