Flea Control Safety Tactics and Tricks for Pet Kittens

Aug 9
17:29

2013

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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Fleas can make a new home on your kitten in many ways, even in indoor cats! The mother may have fleas, the kitten may have picked them up outside or sand tracked indoors can even contain fleas. As soon as you notice there are fleas either in the house or on a pet, don't delay in taking action.

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A flea infestation can cause anemia in kittens. Check to ensure the gums are pink since this condition can be deadly,Flea Control Safety Tactics and Tricks for Pet Kittens Articles and bring your kitten to the vet immediately if you notice a discoloration. They can also cause excessive scratching, skin irritation and overall discomfort.

Kittens are especially delicate, and some treatments are not safe. Some can even cause death, so make sure to follow the advice of your veterinarian, the instructions included with the medications (if any) and our tips below. Never use medication designed for dogs or adult cats as these could be deadly for your kitten.

If you are removing fleas from a newborn kitten, treat the mother and manually remove the fleas from the kitten. They are small so there isn't a large area to cover, and you should be able to remove them with your fingers or tweezers easily. Because of their age and fragility, it is not recommended to apply any type of detergent or medication on a newborn kitten.

Fleas will run for the driest area of the kitten, so it is not unusual to see them swarm to the head and facial area. If you can grab these fleas, drop them into the cup of hot water you prepared or stick them on the double-sided tape before rinsing the kitten.

Vacuum any areas that the kitten has come in contact with, and treat any other kittens (or the mother if present and also carrying fleas). It's important to clean the environment as well as the animals; otherwise the fleas will be a persistent problem.

Flea collars and treatments are not recommended for kittens because the amount of medicine on a flea collar or in a dose of topical medicine may be toxic for a small kitten. The most efficient and practical flea control way is to give the kitten a bath using commercially available kitten shampoos.

Medications for kittens are determined by age and can be deadly, so it is important to check with your vet before applying anything. Other medications list 8 weeks of age as a minimum and may also kill the offspring, but as always check with your vet before applying. Natural, homeopathic or essential oil treatments may also harm your kitten, so avoid using these.Once you get her to your vet he will be able to recommend a course of action that's both safe for your kitten and effective at getting rid of the fleas.

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