How do you get rid of fleas on feral kittens?

You can forget about a flea bath when safe handling of a feral cat or kitten with fleas is impossible! A safe and effective flea treatment for cats and kittens four weeks and older is to add crushed Capstar to the cats’ food. For kittens four to eight weeks old, the dose is a half-pill.

Can you bring a feral kitten inside?

While you might have the time and resources to dedicate to adopting out a socialized community cat, unsocialized cats, also called feral cats, never belong indoors. A feral cat belongs one place—outside. Just because the shelter isn’t an option doesn’t mean you should bring the cats into your home.

How do you get rid of fleas on a stray cat?

Clean out any areas such as sheds, garages or backyards where cats tend to congregate. Spray all of the areas where cats live with a safe insecticide and flea killer. Clean out and spray down cat houses, cat crawl spaces and every area that feral cats live. Remove all cloth bedding or blankets and throw them away.

How do I socialize my 6 month old cat?

8 Tips for Socializing Kittens

1. Keep them in a small, confined room.
2. Handle them every day and play, play, play.
3. Move slowly, speak softly.
4. Be patient.
5. Reward positive behavior.
6. Use food to your advantage.
7. Provide lots of different surfaces to explore.
8. Introduce to other friends, animals, and children.

What’s the best over the counter flea treatment for cats?

Our top choice for an oral flea control product for cats, Comfortis Chewable Tablets, is fast-acting and good for cats that can’t tolerate topical flea preventives. Its active ingredient, spinosad, starts to work within 30 minutes and kills 98\% of adult fleas on cats within four hours.

How do you rescue a feral kitten?

1. Bring the whole family inside to a quiet, small room (like a bathroom). You can also use a large dog crate, covered with a blanket.
2. Provide the mother cat and kittens with a carrier as a hiding place. Provide food and water, and a litter box placed as far away from the sleeping and eating area as possible.

How do you tame an aggressive feral cat?

These 6 steps will help you turn that frightened neighborhood kitty into a new furry friend!

1. Let the cat make the first move.
2. Keep her coming back for more.
3. Slowly desensitize her to life with humans.
4. Respect her space.
5. Consider a calming remedy to help her with the transition.
6. Be patient!