Getting Rid Of Fleas on Kittens

Getting rid of fleas on kittens should be done as soon as possible. Unlike adult cats, kittens are more vulnerable to diseases and complications.

Treatments to Avoid

Do not use flea powders, essential oils or flea rinses on kittens under six weeks of age. These are too strong and may cause health complications. Unless the flea treatment says specifically it can be used on under six week old kittens, do not use it.

The Safe Way to Remove Fleas

The safest way is to bathe the kitten using warm water mixed with mild dishwashing detergent. Once the kitten is dry, remove the fleas
manually. Mild dishwashing soaps like Dawn have proven to be
effective when it comes to killing fleas.

To start getting rid of fleas on kittens, fill a container with warm water. You can bathe the kitten in the kitchen sink, the tub or sink. Many find the kitchen sink easiest to use because they don’t have to bend. Get the kitten and dip it up to the neck. Make sure that the kitten is saturated. Use a face washer to wash the head and face.

Place the kitten on a towel after bathing. Get the mild detergent. Massage the dishwashing soap all over its body. Try not to get any on the cat’s face as the soap might enter the eyes.

If there are fleas on the face, apply the soap but be very careful. Soap the neck area as well. Soap the neck as completely as possible. Don’t give fleas time to get to the head.

Rinsing

After a few minutes, put the kitten back in the water to rinse it. When rinsing the kitten, keep the head above water. Rinse thoroughly but quickly. This will be necessary because kittens don’t like to bathe.

Sometimes it helps if you have someone helping you out. One can hold the kitten and the other will wash it. After bathing, place the kitten in a towel. Dry them in a warm place; they get cold easily.

Flea Combs

Use a flea comb to get rid of any remaining fleas. While the animal is still damp, comb the remaining fleas off their coats.

When getting rid of fleas on kittens with the comb, have a glass of hot water ready. Drop the fleas you get on the comb in the glass. Some would recommend mixing soap with the water. This may kill the fleas more quickly.

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