Fleas on Kittens Under 8 Weeks

Removing fleas on kittens under 8 weeks is not the same as when you take them off cats. Because of their age, topical flea products usually cannot be applied.

Required Materials

Flea comb
Towel
Water
Baby shampoo

Step 1

Get the baby shampoo ready. This will be sufficient to kill the fleas. Pour a small amount in your hand; a quarter sized will be sufficient.

Step 2

Hold the kitten and massage the shampoo onto the kitten’s neck. The shampoo will act as a barrier. Because of the shampoo, the fleas will not be able to get onto the kitten’s head. They will remain on the body. This will make them easier to remove.

Step 3

Wash the kitten’s body for 5 to 10 minutes. You may remove any fleas you see, but the shampoo should kill them. More likely you will see the fleas falling into the tub one by one.

Step 4

Repeat the bathing process for 3 days for the next two weeks. This should get rid of all the fleas. Aside from the fleas, their eggs may also be on the kitten. Just repeat the process to get rid of them. Always begin around the neck area.

Removing Fleas on Kittens Under 8 Weeks: Method 2

Instead of using baby shampoo, you can use dish detergent instead.

Step 1

Fill a tub or another container with an inch of lukewarm water. Be certain that it is not too hot or too cold.

Step 2

Add a few drops of the detergent into the water. Put the kitten in it. Lather the animal. Keep the kitty in the water for five minutes minimum. This will be enough to kill every flea.

Step 3

Rinse the animal well. Use a dry towel. After drying, use a flea comb on the kitty. The comb will be used to remove any fleas that remain on the coat. Throw the dead fleas in a bowl of soapy water.

Tips

Wash the pet’s bedding to get rid of any fleas there. If the infection came from the mother, use a topical treatment to get rid of the fleas. Vacuum the rest of the house if there are lots of fleas. If you are going to use a flea bomb, keep the kitten out of the house while it is active.

Removing fleas on kittens under 8 weeks is necessary. Unlike older cats, kittens don’t yet have the strength to deal with them. If not removed, the fleas can kill the kitten by drinking all its blood.

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