TUGH....fleas..HELP!!!?

Question

I just got a kitten from a family. Well i just started itching everywhere. Im almost positive that my cat has fleas, and now the b******s got me. What do i do, how do i get rid of them!!!

PLEASE HELP!

Answer 1

Fleas leave little red bumps, much like mosquito bites. If you just started spontaneously itching you may just be allergic to the cat.

But if it is fleas, take it to the vet and see if it's old enough for frontline. If it is, apply as directed. You can take care of any fleas in your house by flea bombing. Just make sure the pilots are off and you and your cat are outside of the house.

Answer 2

You can buy Capstar and Frontline Plus at drsfostersmith.com . The Capstar will kill all the fleas on your cat almost instantly and the frontline will prevent re-infestation. Use the Capstar right away. It will kill all fleas on your cat with in an hour. It is imperative that you do not skip this. Frontline (or advantage, revolution, promeris, etc.) is only effective if the flea bites the cat. Fleas have a 3 week lifespan and only feed for a few days of those three weeks, so you must use Capstar to kill all live fleas on your cat. After you Capstar add on the Frontline Plus and it will keep fleas off your cat for 30 days. Any eggs that hatch will be killed when they feed by the Frontline. Refrontline every 30 days. No vet visit required and totally safe.

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Frontline contains fipronil, which spreads via the body oils killing fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. Ticks are generally killed before they bite, decreasing the risk of tick-borne disease transmission. Approved for use on kittens 8 weeks and older.

Frontline Plus also contains (S)-methoprene, an Insect Growth Regulator, which prevents an insect from maturing or reproducing. Approved for use on kittens 8 weeks and older.

You can use FRONTLINE flea and tick control once a month and it's completely waterproof. Provide your cat with the best flea and tick protection, right from the start.

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Capstar - Treats flea infestations on pets. Starts killing adult fleas on the pet within 30 minutes. One dose lasts 24 hours. Use when pets are likely to be exposed to fleas. Also may be used prior to surgery, boarding, or grooming. Active ingredient is Nitenpyram, which interferes with the normal nerve transmission of insects, effectively killing them. Not a preventive. For pets over four (4) weeks of age. Package of 6.

Answer 3

A trip to the vet sounds in order. If this kitten has fleas, you never know what else it might have. I would start by taking all your bedding, clothing, etc., and wash it in HOT water. Vacuum any carpeted areas, and throw the bag out. You can try bathing the kitten with a mild soap/shampoo. Just make sure you leave the soap on for a few minutes, as it will drown the fleas. By the way, if the kitten has ingested any of the fleas, it could also possibly have tapeworms...

Answer 4

Call an exterminator. It will be expensive but so worth it. Get your kitty some stuff from the pet store to rid it's body of fleas also.