2006-11-10 05:55:20 · 12 answers · asked by roadbunni 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The first question is how old is the kitten? If it's at least 8 weeks old, you can use Frontline. If it's not quite there yet, try washing your kitty with a little Dawn dish detergent and use a flea comb. Cat baths are NOT fun but it should solve your problem. Just be sure not to get the soap in your kittens eyes and watch for the fleas that will climb to the kittens head when it's body hits the water. When using the flea comb, put the fleas in something with water and a little dish soap.
2006-11-10 06:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by koral2800 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the kittens have not yet been weaned do NOT use any medicine on them. You can use a commercial flea treatment on the MOTHER cat, and this will rid the kittens of fleas as well. Frontline is the best, but it is available only from your vet. You can find less expensive products at local pet stores and even supermarkets. Use the kind that comes in a small tube and is applied to the back of the mother's neck.
I have had kittens with fleas twice, and this has worked within 24 hours each time. Make sure to do it asap, because the flea bites can cause illness or even death to very young kittens.
If the kittens have been weaned from the mother, you can use the flea medication on them, but you might want to only use half the tube or so. Be gentle with kitties.
2006-11-10 06:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by ziege_19 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most adult animal flea preparations are toxic to young kittens. Take her to the vet to have her examined, as not only will they be able to help you with the flea problem, but examine the kitten to determine if it old enough for rabies and distemper vaccines, as well as deworming.
If you want to kill the fleas you can use a adult CAT (don't use dog) flea spray preparation in the following manner: Get a towel that you will not mind throwing away. 2) Spray the solution on your hands and rub on the kitten for only 30 seconds. 3) wrap the kitten in a towel for 30-45 seconds. Make sure the kitten can breathe. 4) Immediately bathe the kitten in mild soap (like dawn dish detergent) and warm water, lathering and rinsing at least twice. 5) using a clean towel, dry the kitten and keep it warm, you can use a blow dryer on low setting and held at least 6-8 inches away to help dry the kitten. (Throw out the towel with the dead fleas or wash in very hot water and dry in the dryer immediately.)
You will have killed most of the fleas with this method, but you cannot leave the flea spray on the kitten, as they will absorb it into the skin and it is highly neurotoxic. Do not do this to any kitten younger than 4 weeks old, as you will kill them.
I had a kitten which was severly infested with fleas at 5 weeks old, and this method worked to kill the worst of the fleas until I could treat her with advantage. Perform this only once, and use baths to treat any residual fleas after 48 hours have passed.
2006-11-10 06:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might purchase Revolution out of your vet. It's risk-free for cats eight weeks and up. My kitten had fleas....while the vet positioned Revolution on her neck, the fleas actually simply fell off of her frame. When she received up after a snooze, there have been piles of lifeless fleas. After a few days of this she used to be flea-loose! It's variety of highly-priced....$14 a tube. But it absorbs correct into the dermis. There's no residue and no scent (I haaaaaate the way in which Biospot smells). If a kitten licks one more kitten's neck and will get a few in her mouth, the worst to be able to occur is she's going to foam on the mouth for slightly whilst and might be vomit. The kittens may not get poisoned by way of oral ingestion.
2016-09-01 10:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by degregorio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how old they are I found that the best solution for fleas is "advantage" purchased from the vets office. Although they might seem a bit pricey it is well Worth not having the aggravation of fleas around the house. I've tried powders and sprays they are only a temporary fix especially if your cats go outdoors.
2006-11-10 06:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on their age. If the kittens are under 8-10 wks, then I recommend that you get a flea spray. You should dampen a washcloth with the spray, and rub the kittens down with it. If they are older than 10 wks. then you can purchase flea prevention, such as Frontline, Advantage, etc.
2006-11-10 07:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is younger than 6 weeks old, use Dawn liquid soap, It is a safer gentle flea remedy.
2006-11-10 07:32:31 · answer #7 · answered by daisyduke_205 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get them a flea collar. Or you could spray them w/ tick-b-gone or something in that family. I think the best thing t o do is get the kitten(s) a flea collar. GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-10 06:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't use Hartz brand that you can find at a grocery store and some pet stores. I highly suggest you call a vet and see what products they advise are safe to use for whatever age your kitten is. Please check out http://www.hartzvictims.org/index.php before you use any Hartz products. These products have poisoned and killed dogs and cats, again I can't say it enough DO NOT USE THEM!!!
2006-11-10 07:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by molren 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wash the kitten in lemon dish soap.
2006-11-10 06:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋