A safe remedy for fleas on a kitten

Striving to get rid of a flea infestation on a kitten at home requires patience as with every flea found on the animal. These insects are blood-sucking pests that result in the pathophysiological state of the cat creating discomfort, resulting in anemia in the later stage.

The kitten’s health would be seriously compromised resulting in later stage anemia, an itchy sensation caused by frequent biting and scratching, allergic reactions to flea saliva causing rashes and even transmitting other parasites such as the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum when it is ingest. Furthermore, cat fleas have been found to carry Borrelia burgdorferi, the etiologic agent of Lyme disease.

Manufacturers have been advertising products such as Advantage, Front Line, and Revolution. But are they really safe? No. They can only be used for older cats, but NOT for kittens. These chemicals are not recommended for kittens up to 8 weeks of age.

Also be careful about using essential oils on kittens. They do not metabolize essential oils efficiently and their use can cause toxicity symptoms. This is because kittens, especially very young ones, have not yet fully functional liver, kidneys, and immune systems. Misuse of these harmful products can very well kill them on the spot.

The safest way to treat feline fleas for a kitten at a very young age is to bathe it with warm water and Dawn dish soap. Ajax, on the other hand, has the same ingredient as Dawn and can be an option as well. Well I think all soaps can as they tend to break the surface tension of the water and fleas sink to the bottom and drown.

Using the sink or tub, fill it with warm water and test the temperature. Soak kitten up to its neck and wet its face and head with a facial cleanser. Then take it out and place it on a towel. Gently massage the detergent all over your body, including the head, being careful not to get soap in your eyes. Put it back in the water for a few minutes, preventing it from getting cold.

Then manually remove the remaining fleas while the kitten is still wet after its bath. Using a flea comb, dab some petroleum jelly at the base of the comb’s teeth to prevent fleas from escaping from the comb as they pass it all over your body. You can have a very hot cup of water ready to drop the fleas when you catch them, or put the captured fleas on the sticky side of a tape.

In addition, the best advice for treating kitten fleas is to also treat the mother cat with a first-rate flea treatment, such as Revolution, Advantage or Frontline, provided you have the consent of your veterinarian to do so. According to the supplied literature, these parasiticidal products are topical medications that are applied to the cat’s skin and are safe for use in pregnant or lactating cats. In addition to fleas, it is also used to treat and prevent infestation by ear mites, sarcoptic mange, roundworms, hookworms, and heartworms.