I have two cats who both have litters which are 1 month old. They are still feeding them so I'm not sure whether a dewormer or flea treatment would affect their milk or harm the kittens. Help!
2007-08-03 05:25:19 · 11 answers · asked by Katie R 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
You can use Frontline on kittens as young as two days old - the spray not the drop on, and this is also safe to use on the mother even if she is still feeding. Kittens can't be dewormed until they are at least eight weeks old, but it is safe to use it on the mother if she is still feeding. If you're at all concerned at any point you can phone your vets for advice, which they will give for free over the phone.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-04 07:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deworming with fenbenzadole (Panacur, Safeguard) or pyrantel pamoate (Strongid) is safe for pregnant and nursing cats. It is recommended, if you are concerned about an infestation, that the kittens be dewormed at as young as two weeks of age and every two weeks until going to new homes. Ideally, have your vet evaluate a stool sample to be certain that you are treating/preventing the right parasite. Fenbenzadole is a broader spectrum dewormer than many others and so its what I use routinely, even though I've never seen any worms.
I don't have fleas in this region, so I cannot comment on that.
2007-08-03 05:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Pam and Corey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can worm mom and kittens with Strongid (pyrantel pamoate) when the kittens are two weeks. Do it every 14 days for a total of 4 doses.
Advantage has been used on kittens at two weeks. It is not ideal, but if it is the choice between that or the kitten dying from flea anemia, there isn't much debate.
The BEST choice is to have the mothers on flea controlbefore they have kittens or spaying them so they do not have to worry about all this!!
If fleas have been an issue, you have tapeworms to worry about also!!!
2007-08-03 05:31:56 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just make sure whatever flea and worm treatment you use, they're from a vet.
Most pet shop products warn against using on pregnant or lactating animals. This is because they're no safe - pet shops aren't licensed to sell the appropriate drugs!
Frontline spray is safe to use on pregnant and nursing animals, as well as puppies and kittens from 2 days of age. A vets can also sell you a safe wormer.
Chalice
2007-08-03 05:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you use. Frontline Plus is labeled for use with kittens 8wks or older and preg and nursing females. You can also use capstar on kittens as young as 4 weeks and preg and nursing females and both products can be used together. As for wormer you can use strongid, but most people will say to just wait till the kittens are weaned and worm them and the mothers at the same time.
2007-08-03 05:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by DolfinSong 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
call your vet and ask. Seems to me that you can use some flea treatments on nursing cats, and the protection will pass on to her kittens through the milk.
2007-08-03 05:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so since dewormer is usually for grown cats and it might end up poisoning the kittens.
2007-08-03 05:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the directions it will tell you what brands are safe to use. And, get the moms spayed when the kittens are weaned!
2007-08-03 05:35:33 · answer #8 · answered by Marlou 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This really all depends on what you mean, if you mean shampoo, i have used it and seen no adverse affects on them and you must THOUROLY* rinse her i DONT think the stuff you put on her back is ok they may lap it by accident as far as ingesting meds as your vet he/she will know best and i dont think its good just be sure to check
2007-08-03 06:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by vetrinariantobe 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont use any treatment if the kittens are still feeding
2007-08-03 07:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋