okay to give it flea medicine. I bottle fed this kitten and it survived and I dont wanna do anything to kill it now. It is approximately 8 weeks old
2007-09-17 05:21:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
yes the kitten is doing so well I am one proud parent. He eats solids and poops on his own for the past 3 weeks
2007-09-17 05:27:16 · update #1
yes hopefully you are referring to frontline,advantage or a similar product
2007-09-17 05:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by chicki 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your kitten is too young to have flea medicine applied to it. See the articles I've posted in the Source Box.
Get a flea comb. They are very inexpensive. Comb your kitty several times a day, drowning the fleas that are caught in the comb in a bowl of water.
You can also bathe your kitten in a very mild shampoo, such as a baby shampoo. Be sure to rinse the kitten thoroughly.
And of course, bundle the kitty up in a big towel to dry it after it's bath. There may be fleas that remain on the towel, so throw the towel into a washing machine as soon as possible - using hot, soapy water.
Good luck.
2007-09-17 05:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Angelica W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For now, use a fine-toothed flea comb and drown any fleas you find in a jar of soapy water. Wash all bedding and vacuum frequently. Make sure to take the vacuum bag to the outside trash as soon as you are done - the fleas can crawl right back out of the vacuum.
The kitten should be going to the vet about now for a checkup and vaccinations. Ask the vet about recommended flea treatments. Don't use any over-the-counter products, as they are toxic and not very effective.
2007-09-17 05:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by daa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use Frontline on your kitten. (Frontline makes a kitten dose, and so does Advantage Multi) You can purchase it from your vet. It is safe for kitten starting at 6 weeks. You can go in any local vet and ask them what they have for 6 week old kittens. Not sure how much it is where ever you live but in the vet office I work in we sell it for about $20 a dose whichs last for 4 weeks. Good Luck!
2016-05-17 05:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some flea treatments which are suitable for such a young kitten but, in the UK, these are only available on prescription from the vet. I think the one we used was Stronghold for kittens which also protects against worms.
The best thing would be to contact your vet. :-)
2007-09-19 03:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Maria D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is old enough now to have a flea product applied. I would get either advantage or frontline because they are proven safe on kittens and work well. I would not buy hartz or sergents flea control because kitties come into my work (I work at a vet hospital) with allergic reactions to these brands. You can get advantage or frontline at the pet store, feed store or at the vet.
2007-09-17 05:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by apha_barrelracer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhm, typically not. Approximately eight weeks old, you say?
Kittens need their first shots and first vet-visit at 8 weeks old. Take him into the vet. Ask the vet about the fleas and what to do with them.
2007-09-17 05:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get Frontline from your vet's office. They usually say to only apply half the application to such young kittens but you need to ask the vet's office first to make sure.
You are feeding it solid food now right?
2007-09-17 05:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by Madison 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with your vet for the best stuff to use on such a small kitten.
2007-09-17 05:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clip his claws FIRST. Then give him a bath with ADAMS FLEA SOAP for kittens and puppies. Clipping his claws will keep you from getting torn up while bathing him.
2007-09-17 05:41:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋