How do you get rid of fleas on a 8 week old kitten?
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How do you get rid of fleas on a 8 week old kitten?
For very young kittens—under 8 weeks—the safest option is using a flea comb on them once or twice a day. This will allow you to physically remove the adult fleas without exposing your young kitten to potentially toxic ingredients in products.
Where do you take unwanted kittens?
Contact Local Shelter/Rescue If the kittens appear ill or injured, they should be brought to your local shelter or rescue or a veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Please call first to ensure they are open and can accept the kittens.
What flea medicine is best for kittens?
Capstar Flea Control Tablets are safe for kittens as young as 4 weeks old and start killing fleas within 30 minutes. Available without a prescription, Capstar is the only flea control product safe for kittens as young as 4 weeks and weighing at least 2 pounds.
What can I put on a 10 week old kitten for fleas?
Treat Fleas With A Dish Soap Bath
- Use comfortably warm water and a fragrance free dish liquid or a natural baby shampoo.
- Try to complete the entire bath in less than 2 minutes, as kittens can become panicked or chilled during this process.
- Wash from the neck down, avoiding the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.
Is it safe to put flea treatment on a 10 week old kitten?
Most products are safe for use in kittens older than 8-10 weeks or over 1.5-2 pounds, but every product is different. Typically, flea products haven’t been tested on kittens younger or smaller than that, so they may contain doses that are too high for very young, tiny kittens.
How old do kittens have to be to surrender to AHS?
If you’re considering surrendering kittens or a mother with kittens less than 8 weeks of age, please read the information below before bringing them to Animal Humane Society. AHS receives thousands of kittens each year.
How big is an 8 week old kitten with fleas?
An 8-week-old kitten only weighs about 1.5-2 pounds. Most products are safe for use in kittens older than 8-10 weeks or over 1.5-2 pounds, but every product is different. Typically, flea products haven’t been tested on kittens younger or smaller than that, so they may contain doses that are too high for very young, tiny kittens.
How old do kittens have to be to foster?
Additionally, finding volunteer foster care for moms with kittens is more challenging. To minimize time in shelter and the number of young kittens needing foster care, we ask that people consider keeping kittens in their homes until the kittens are at least 8 weeks old.