I have a kitten that is at minimum 10 weeks old, most likely 11 weeks old. How do I treat it for fleas? ?

Question

I actually have three and they are flee infested. what is the best product that i could use to treat them? what about for the mother cat? The kittens still drink her milk, is that normal?

Answer 1

Mother- any commercial product, frontline good for any weight cat.  kittens- wash them w/ dawn dish washing soap, regular formula only, the fleas will die and it's safe.  Fleas will run to face so have tweezers ready or long nails.  Start weaning kittens so they can be adopted!

Answer 2

shower her with flea shampoo for kittens and get the comb and start coming it out or u go to the vet and get a dip

Answer 3

I use front line on my cats but your kittens may be too young. I would consult your vet for advice. They are a great source and are always willing to give information.

Don't let them go long without treatment. They could become anemic and possible die.  

Answer 4

if youre adult cat has fleas and its contact to the kittens also . its better you take youre cat and the kitten to the vet to get their fleas shots and even you can go to the pet shop and buy them fleas medican that use on only kittens / adult cats . or get them flea / ticks collar's to put it on them . keep the flea away . and there also flea shampoo that only useing on pets .

Answer 5

I agree with Texas; one trick to use.  Get shampoo on your hands and put hands around their neck; this will keep the fleas from going north around the head and you'll kill more.  Not sure how long it takes for them to drown, but should hold them under the water at neck level for a while until you see them floating.

Then use a flea comb to get the rest out.

Separate the mom and kits and start feeding the kittens separately; that should make the milk dry up.

Answer 6

hold them under water for about 3 minutes. They will die if they are that young and get fleas

Answer 7

it is normal cause she is there and lets them. but you should take her away so she can get to work on recooperating her body.! and as far as the fleas... take them all to the groomer... before you go call ahead and tell them that you have 4 with fleas so they can prepare to flea dip. If this is not an option, i would make sure you have some help... and you can wash them with Baby shampoo. they are old enough now they can use flea treatments or a collar. I would rather wash them and then put on some kind of treatment then using a collar.

You can was momma in the same stuff.