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I just saw 2 fleas on my kitten. How do I get rid of them and how do i know if there's more in my house?

 

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September 24 9:11 PM (3 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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How old is the kitten?

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September 24 9:12 PM (45 seconds later)
         
Reply to michele's Post: 3 months
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September 24 9:19 PM (7 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
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Your kitty is old enough to use Advantage or Revolution. These are applied topically at the base of the skull once monthly.

Until you are able to purchase one of these products, you can bathe the kitten in a flea shampoo that is safe for kittens his age. Be careful to avoid getting any soap/shampoo in his eyes.

Part of the flea problem is on your pet (about 5%) the rest is in your home in the form of flea eggs and larvae. How long have you had the baby?
If it has been over a couple of weeks, rest assured the fleas, eggs and larvae are in your home. The topical applications will prevent the fleas from having a host, however, they still can get a "free meal" by biting you.
If the little kitten has been in your home for a week or longer, you may want to look into getting an exterminatior or purchasing flea foggers for a do-it-yourself job.
Don't forget to watch for tapeworms. If your cat has fleas, he can get tapeworm. You will find them on his butt or in his bedding and they will look similar to grains of rice. If you do notice them, take him into the vet for a shot of dewormer.
Is there anything else you need to know?

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September 24 9:29 PM (9 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
Reply to michele's Post: Her name is Bynx, she's been with me for over a month and is an absolute doll. My sister has Hartz Advanced Care. A 3 in 1 cat spray that she said her local pet store recommended. Should I use that for now?
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September 24 9:39 PM (10 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
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If you have it you can use it assuming it says that it is safe for kittens. Cats and kittens have "thinner skin" than dogs do, therefor are more sensitive to topical chemicals.   Almost all flea products are made from chemichals.
The only one that is not is Revolution. Revolution is an FDA approved medication.
People will usually come into our office for flea control products after using an "over-the-counter" one that just didn't work.
If it says it is safe for kittens, then I guess it wouldn't hurt to try. If you do use it then purchase another product like the Revolution or Advantage, you must thoroughly bathe your kitty in a GROOMING shampoo (NOT A FLEA SHAMPOO) to remove any residual Hartz product. Too much product can make little Bynx ill!!
Don't forget, if you treat your home with foggers it will help speed the process along. However, it is a pain, as eyeryone including pets, fish, etc. need to be out of the home while the flea foggers are being set off.
I hope little Bynx is "Flea-Free" very soon!

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September 24 9:42 PM (2 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
Reply to michele's Post: Thanks a million. :-)
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