My cats have terrible fleas. I know it is a long process to get rid of them and we are doing everything we can. Combs, baths, we even used a fogger on the house. Its a battle we will continue to fight, but thats not my concern.
Our kitten, Stewart [5 weeks] has little red bulbous sacks on his tummy. Almost like pimples. At first we thought it was a nipple, but then after his bath we could see them for real. Any ideas on what this might be?
2007-12-22 11:35:54 · 6 answers · asked by broken hearted 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
That sounds very odd. Take him to the vet.
2007-12-22 11:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Rosesarered 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No reason it should be a long process to get rid of fleas. These lumps could well be flea bite reactions. Combs, baths and foggers are not good things to use - don't use any flea treatments from pet stores! You will make it a long process for yourself doing it like this - possibly a never-ending one.
Get the cats some proper flea treatments first - from a vets, that is. Frontline, Advantage, Revolution or Advocate. Little Stewart is under 8 weeks of age so he can only have the spray version of Frontline. Also get a proper house spray from a vets. Use Frontline and all the fleas on the animal will be gone within 24 hours.
Get the fleas sorted out, and if this doesn't solve the red lump problem have a vet take a look at them.
Chalice
2007-12-23 13:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cat to the vet.
While you are there get that cat some Capstar. It is safe and VERY effective for kittens as young as 4 weeks and 2 lbs. It will make those fleas drop right off of him within 30 minutes.
Capstar works well at controlling fleas when given weekly. For really bad infestions it is safe to give daily dosing to get control of the fleas.
When he is old enough, 6-8 weeks, Revolution is great monthly growth inhibitor and works great in conjuction with Capstar.
For a flea infestation, vacuuming also helps because the flea larva, eggs and pupae live in your carpet, floor boards, bedding, anywhere the cat sleeps. The flea's life cycle is every 3 weeks so eveything you are doing will have to be repeated in 3 weeks.
2007-12-22 20:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by redd_rvt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flea bite allergies can look like blisters.
You don't have ticks in the area, do you? They look bulbous.
Stop making yourself crazy with baths, combs etc and get Advantage on each cat, twice, 3 weeks apart, and just wash bedding in hot water. Sounds expensive at around $8 a dose, but if your time is worth anything, it's cheaper than a breakdown:~(
As for Stewart, he's so young and kittens are anemic anyway, maybe you better show him to the vet.
2007-12-22 19:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Julie D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your vet. Some cats can have an allergic skin condition after having fleas.
2007-12-22 19:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Tessa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fleas are HORRIBLE!!! I hate them. I have had to deal with this problem so many times. I found some links on Care2.com. I will send you the links I have used these remedies myself and they totally work. The best part is they are safe for our furry friends. Good luck with the pests.
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http://www.care2.com/greenliving/flea-free.html
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/flea-and-tick-collars.html
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/all-around-non-toxic-flea-control.html
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/free-of-flea-formulas.html
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-to-groom-pets-for-fleas.html
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/pets/pests
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/pets/remedies-treatments
2007-12-26 04:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋