How to get rid of fleas in a kitten at home

Cat owners are often faced with a problem the appearance of fleas in pets. These parasites bring many troubles to pets, causing them to itch, which occurs after bites. Even a newborn kitten doesn’t avoid this fate. Hoping to get rid of insects, small creatures scratch themselves, as a result, scratches and abrasions appear on their body.There are cases when kittens are allergic to fleas. Besides, cat fleas are dangerous to humans. All this suggests that they need to rid their pet. Therefore, the question of how to get fleas from small kittens interests many owners of these cute creatures.

How does the infection occur?

Flea activity occurs during the warm season. They can appear at the domestic well-groomed pets living in the apartment. If they live in a private house, the appearance of fleas in newborn kittens is beyond doubt. Even if they themselves are not able to walk in the courtyard, to explore the world around him, it is with pleasure that their mother makes it, walking along the thickets, she will surely grab these bloodsuckers. Already from her, they run to the kids. They can also move to the kitten from other animals living in the house. If the baby behaves restlessly, often itches, rubs his head with a paw, it becomes clear that the kitten fleas have already appeared. It is necessary to take measures, to process the necessary means, because he may even die. Insects can also be a source of infectious diseases, worms carriers.In kittens, the fur is still not very thick, so fleas can often be seen with the naked eye. Signs of their appearance are red spots on the skin, its swelling. Sometimes kittens refuse to eat, sleep poorly. If a kitten has these symptoms, it is urgent to start breeding fleas from the kitten.

Cat fleas

Means for getting rid of parasites

The industry produces a lot effective meansthat help bring out fleas. Small kittens are very sensitive to different chemicals; treatment of kittens with flea products should be carried out carefully and carefully. Their bodies are not yet ready to take pharmaceuticals, due to the fact that poisoning can occur, not only in them, but also in their mother, as she constantly licks them. Means gets on wool, and together with it in milk. Consider how to get rid of fleas in a kitten by different types of means:

• Combing with a comb. This method is rather laborious, but if there is one or two kittens in the house, you can use it. How fleas look like in kittens can be seen in the photos in the article. The animal is placed on its knees, after having laid a white diaper or bed sheet,comb a thick comb in the direction of the hair crumbs. So you can easily comb out fleas, they are clearly visible on white fabric. You can not leave them. First, they should be crushed, and then put into a container with water. This method is suitable if the kitten is 2 weeks old or a little more.
  

  Getting rid of fleas

  The note! Insecticidal agents can be used only after the kittens are torn off from the mother's breast. The instructions for any drug have the required dosage and indications for use. It should be strictly followed.

• Shampoo. In specialized stores sold shampoos for kittens. With their help it is easy to get rid of insects. First, the shampoo is applied to the entire surface, waiting for a few minutes, then carefully rinsed with water. How to apply it correctly is written on a tube or bottle. All conditions must be strictly observed. The most popular shampoos: Meadow, Leopard, Ms Kiss, Celandine.
• Drops. They are also suitable for cleaning fleas at home. Making sure that this is a suitable tool, you need to drip it into places that are impossible to get out. The most common place is the area of ​​withers and shoulder blades.Within 24 hours, fleas should die. To consolidate the result, it is recommended after the flea drops have been applied, to use shampoo, not forgetting to wash the animal's hair well at the end of the procedure. The following drops are considered the best: Advantagege, Dana Ultra Neo, Front line.
  

  Feedback

  My cat lives in an apartment, so it does not go outside. But the neighbors have a dog, as a result, my pet picked up fleas from it. Used to remove the drops and shampoo, helped perfectly.

  Olga, Kazan

• Flea spray. This is a fairly effective tool called Front lineIt is sold in the form of spray and drops. It should be sprayed all over the kitten's fur. The manual says at what distance it is necessary to do it. Many are interested in the question of how to treat the face so that the spray does not get on the mucous membrane. Cotton swabs are used for this purpose. It is imperative that the drug also gets on the skin, otherwise it will not work to bring out fleas.
  

  Spray and flea collar
• Collar. Some owners believe that this is the best remedy for fleas. He quickly put on without delivering any trouble. This opinion is erroneous.It should be put on only after processing. The collar is used for prophylactic purposes, it will be able to protect the kitten from re-infection.
• Mixture. In veterinary pharmacies on sale there are special preparations. On their basis, solutions are prepared that help get rid of insects. To treat the hair and body of a small animal, you can use cotton pads. It is necessary to make sure that the baby does not lick off the applied agent until it dries. After that, you do not need to wash the kitten.

If you are unable to remove the fleas yourself, the best way is to contact the veterinary service.

The use of drugs depending on the age of the animal

Before you figure out how to get fleas from small kittens, you need to decide on their age, since not all means can be used immediately after their birth. Consider how old you can poison the parasites.

• Special shampoo can be used if the kitten is already 1 month old. For them, specially produced tools such as the Celandine, Mr. Kiss. The procedure does not take much time. First you need to moisten the hair of a monthly kitten, then apply a little shampoo,lather it and leave for some time according to the instructions. If you managed to remove the fleas, in a week they will not be on the body of the animal. Otherwise, the procedure must be repeated.
  

  Flea shampoo for kittens
• At the age of 1.5 months use drops strongholdthey are safe, they will not harm the body. Drops are applied on withers and head. They are convenient to use, they begin to act immediately and after a few hours be distributed on the wool. Concentration will not be so great and the danger does not cause a remedy.
• 2 months. The range of drugs is wider. At this age, you can apply a special powder, shampoos, spray. If in order to etch the fleas, the choice fell on the spray, it is desirable to use it in the fresh air. If this is not possible, the room in which insects will be poisoned should be aired. To keep the product from getting into the nose, eyes, you need to keep your head well. Treatment with powder means rubbing it into the skin. The remains are removed with a brush. This method also helps to eradicate fleas.
• 3 months. Apply all existing in the sale of funds, but only in accordance with the instructions. These are shampoos, sprays, drops, which in many cases help to get rid of insects.

What to do if none of the tools did not provide effective assistance.We need to figure out why this happened. During the breeding of fleas, the hosts could not take into account the length of the animal's hair, choose the wrong means. This indicator is important. For long-haired kittens it is recommended to use powder. For animals with short hair it is better to poison insects with drops and spray. The use of a collar does not depend on hairiness. Now I understand how to bring fleas from kittens.

Flea collar

Bathing kittens

About, how to wash kitten for the first time, they know not all. But how often a kitten can be washed with a flea shampoo is not widely known. Strictly adhere to the instructions on the package. Also on it, the manufacturer indicates after how many days you can repeat the procedure.

Wash baby can be 2 weeks after his birth. There should be no drafts in the room, so the windows and doors should be closed. Prepare a basin of water of about 38 ° C and a special shampoo suitable for this age. Before bathing should cut the claws. After that, the wool should be well moistened and lather with a small amount of shampoo baby body. During the procedure it is necessary to ensure that water does not get into the ears and eyes of a kitten.After that, the wool is thoroughly washed with a stream of water. For drying instead of a hair dryer, it is better to use a terry towel.

During the use of drugs can occur poisoning. If the kitten does not eat, he has increased salivation, apathy, drowsiness - these are the first signs that indicate poisoning. You should immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe treatment and prescribe pills or other medicines.