Ok ,.. someone droped a cat off that was progo and then we end up bring her in b/c other cats where comming around and we did't want them to go after her or the babies so now i seen a flea on one of the babies but they are only 1 week old .~ What should i do ?~ I was told orang juice for my baby ferret back in the day do u think it will be ok for the kitten?~ But they aqre only 1 week old ~
2007-07-26 12:29:10 · 4 answers · asked by animal lover 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2007-07-26 12:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by big bill 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The fleas jump to any warm body, even a newborn kitten or puppy. There used to be sprays on the market which could be used on nursing mothers and kittens by spraying a towel and wrapping the animal for a minute. Keep the nose out.
Be careful to read and follow the directions EXACTLY. Flea spray can kill nursing kittens and puppies if the directions are not followed (to my everlasting regret, even if they were barn cats).
2007-07-26 12:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by r2mm 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We recommend putting a dose of Advantage on the mother (back of neck). It will kill the fleas on the kitten as they travel back and forth while in contact with her. It's considered off-label use, but is very safe.
2007-07-26 12:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't put any chemical to kill fleas on a one week old kitten. Try using a flea comb to get as many fleas off as possiblle.
2007-07-26 12:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋