1 Week Old Kittens Have Fleas

About four days ago they seem to have gotten fleas somehow even though there are no other animals around.

1 week old kittens have fleas. Anyway i know that fleas can be a major problems for kittens so young. This poor baby hit her face and had her lip. Another concern is the mother because many medications aren t safe for use in nursing moms.

Change their bedding daily to get rid of the fleas and flea eggs in it and wash it in the hottest water. My guess is that my grandma brought them over from her house. If fleas or flea dirt are present treat the kitten for fleas right away.

For the past couple of days i ve been taking care of a 3 week old kitten. Other flea medications safe for kittens list 8 weeks of age as a minimum. The fleas will quite literally suck the life out of the kittens and cause flea bite anemia.

In consultation with your vet kittens over 4 weeks old may be treated with capstar there is a minimum weight requirement. While many topical and oral flea medications can eliminate fleas in kitties even little ones older than 4 to 8 weeks of age they can t be used on those only a week old. One week old kittens and fleas.

This application kills the adult fleas but not their offspring. Flea dirt looks like small black flecks of dirt and will be present along the base of the fur. I called the vet and his clinic is closed until tomorrow.

Look for flea dirt which is a sign that the kitten has fleas even if you don t see live bugs. It s been touch and go as the people that brought her into the clinic saw her get tossed out of a car window. Most products are safe for use in kittens older than 8 10 weeks or over 1 5 2 pounds but every product is different.