Flea control treatment that is safe for newborns? I am 34 weeks along and want to get everything in my home?

Question

clean for the new baby. I have a cat and just want to make sure he hasn't contracted fleas. I'd like to wipe down everything from the baby's car seat (which was handed down to us by my brother) to all our mattresses and stuff...just to be safe. Is there anything that I can use that would be safe on things that are not washable?? Thanks!

Answer 1

Just stay far away from store-bought products because many aren't safe for your cat, let alone you. And they don't work.

You need to treat your cat with something from a vets, like Frontline, Revolution or Advantage. These are effective, and quite safe for both you and the cat.

House spray-wise again, stay away from store bought stuff. You might want to get hold of some Skoosh, from a vets, because it's pesticide free. You use it on all floor surfaces and soft furnishings - after a few hours you can mop floor tiles etc and wipe anything down. Shouldn't need to spray the baby's car seat!

Chalice

Answer 2

Absolutely not! Do not wipe down the furniture with any form of chemical flea medication or preventative. Go to the vet and get Advantage or Revolution for Cats. Don't use the stuff from the store as it doesn't work. Apply a topical flea control to the shoulderblades of the cat and reapply in one month. If you want to wipe down the babies stuff you can use a disinfectant cleaner like bleach in water and give it a wipe.

Answer 3

I wouldn't treat for fleas unless the cat has fleas. To check, either comb him thoroughly with a flea comb or bathe him. Bathing will kill the fleas even with normal shampoo...you do not need a flea shampoo. If the cat does have fleas, make sure he is well bathed, all bedding/clothing and things of the such are washed in hot water and vacuum thoroughly all carpeting. There are spot-on treatments for pets but they are not long term tested and can have side effects despite their popularity. Stay away from permethrin, it is toxic to cats but a popular flea treatment. If you need to bomb, these almost always have permethrin. Air your house out well and wipe everything down as well as washing all loose materials afterward before complete reentry should this be a method you choose. There is a product called Perma-Guard diatomaceous earth that you can dust you cat with. It is safe, but do not use pool-grade! It is dangerous. Make sure you use Perma-guard food grade...the Perma-guard insecticidal is also ok. I wouldn't trust other brands.