How to remove fleas in a nursing cat and newborn kittens

Flea - the most common blood-sucking parasite, attacking cats and dogs, no matter how carefully they are looked after. They are present both in animals constantly walking on the street and in absolutely pets. Fleas are a common thing. It is very simple to remove them, it is enough to put on a collar, use anti-flea products for cats and special preparations.And if parasites appear in Murka during the carrying of kittens, what to do in this case? Is it possible to treat a nursing cat for fleas, because only kittens that have appeared are born next to it, and it is categorically unacceptable to leave an animal without treatment. It is necessary to consider in detail how and what to bring fleas from a pregnant and nursing cat, without causing harm to her babies.

Why fleas are dangerous for pregnant cats and newborn kittens

A flea is a blood-sucking insect that is a carrier of diseases, helminths, are a particular danger for kittens that have just been born. Bring them from a pregnant cat is very problematic.

At the first sign of anxiety, active scratching, the attentive host understands that the cat has fleas. They, biting through the delicate skin, irritate it with their saliva, causing redness, itching, the animal begins to comb the bite, pulling out the hair with its claws, leaving significant wounds.

Breeding fleas With an adult cat is very simple, but when it comes to a pregnant kitty, you need to be very careful about choosing drops and anti-flea drugs.

Fleas

If you decide that the cat is ready for the birth of kittens and have chosen the right candidate for it, it is necessary to carry out de-mincing and put on flea collarto prevent the accidental transmission of insects from the cat. Fleas, like helminths, pose a great danger to a pregnant cat and her babies.

After giving birth, parasites immediately attack tiny kittens, bite, causing severe pain, itching, and irritation of the skin. Subsequently, infect worms. Kittens that suffer from birth from parasites are very weak, develop slowly, eat poorly, gain weight. Therefore, it is necessary to poison the fleas in a nursing cat!

What means can be used

If you were unable to protect the animal from parasites, and Murka is already pregnant or gave birth, you will have a question how to remove fleas from a nursing cat and newborn kittens? At this stage, you will need instructions from the veterinarian, who will advise how to treat the cat. Using non-intended drugs during pregnancy can cause miscarriages and abnormalities in the development of kittens.

Shampoo

You can treat a pregnant cat with a special shampoo, controlling,so that he does not fall into her mouth. Prefer the drug with a herbal composition that can be used for small kittens:

• Dr. Zoo;
• Beaphar;
• Meadow.

Flea Shampoo Lugovoy

You can also pick up other shampoos for catswhich have proven themselves well. Read the instructions, strictly follow the dosage, wash the shampoo residues well, so that it does not lick them. Comb the wool with a special comb to remove any remaining nits.

Collar

Shampoos are not distinguished by a long action, so if the pet continues to walk on the street, you must wear a collar.

Vets recommend Celandine as the safest tool in its category. After birth, the kittens are removed.

Drops

It is possible to use for treatment of a drop after appointment of the veterinarian, since some of them enter the bloodstream. Pay attention to the composition: it should be as gentle and low-toxic as possible. Here is a list of what drops a flea cat can treat for fleas:

1. Inspector. Low toxic, but effective drug, harmless, so it is allowed to use when you need to poison fleas in a pregnant or nursing cat from 4 kg.The dosage is prescribed in the instructions, put drops on the skin of the animal, spreading the fur on the withers. Kills fleas and worms, the result is maintained for two months. Indoors it is necessary to process a rug, a bedding, upholstered furniture, carpets, otherwise the parasites will annoy the animal again. Perform daily wet cleaning.
2. AdvantagegeAfter application, it quickly covers the skin with an invisible protective layer. It is highly effective, does not get into the blood, so it is safe for pregnant and lactating animals. Fleas completely die in twelve hours. Means need to drip on withers without rubbing. Moisture-proof, do not wash off even when the cat has fallen in the rain or snow. The result will last two months, applies to kittens. When applying it is important to observe safety measures, make sure that the animal does not lick the drug, for this you can put on a collar.
   

   Advantage drops
3. Front line. After conducting repeated laboratory tests, they were among the safest drugs designed to eliminate parasites on cats during pregnancy and feeding the kittens. Before use, carefully read the instructions. Frontline for sale in a soft ampoule.After opening, you need to push the hair at the withers, it is important that the pet subsequently could not reach the tongue with this tongue, put the necessary amount on the withers and between the shoulder blades. Evenly distributed over the skin of the animal during the day, leading to the death of insects. The effect lasts two months.
4. Stronghold - an effective tool to help poison the fleas. It does not cause adverse reactions, is well tolerated by pregnant animals. Put on withers, dry quickly, as part of no oils, so it does not stain wool. Valid for a month.

Also well recommended and other drops:

• Blohnet;
• Dana Ultra Neo;
• Rolf Club 3D;
• Delicious;
• Drops on withers 4 with a tail;
• Barrier;
• Helminthal;
• Celandine.

If there are fleas in a nursing cat and kittens, do not panic. The choice of flea droplets today in small vet drugstores is small, but compared to other drugs, they act quickly, are perfectly tolerated by kittens, without causing allergies. Preserve from occurrence of new parasites about two months. This time will be enough for the kittens to get stronger, grow up and find loving owners for themselves.