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How to get fleas off a 5-6 week old kitten

6 Answers  |  Asked By: H.Smith   2   

My kitten Faye has fleas and she is only 5-6 weeks old.She’s too young to have Advantix or a flea collar and Iv’e tried baths but it doesn’t work. HELP!

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Answer 1
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Capstar is safe for kittens as young as 4 weeks.

Capstar - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11744

Treats flea infestations on pets. Starts killing adult fleas on the pet within 30 minutes. One dose lasts 24 hours. Use when pets are likely to be exposed to fleas. Also may be used prior to surgery, boarding, or grooming. Active ingredient is Nitenpyram, which interferes with the normal nerve transmission of insects, effectively killing them. Not a preventive. For pets over four (4) weeks of age. Package of 6.

By: Kat   2947
 

Answer 2
kitty

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Get Revolution they make it for kittens as young as 5 weeks. You can find it online and in most vet offices. And they sell it in packs or by doses if you go to the vet. It works alot better than just Pesticides.

 

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kitty

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It is meant for 5lbs and up by the box. But it is safe for kittens as little as yours. Our vet approves it and we use it on kittens that come in inneed of flea care. People come into the clinic with stray kittens they have found all the time, the feedback is great. I hope it works for your little kitty.

What it does:

Kills adult fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and prevents flea eggs from hatching.

Prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.

Treats and controls ear mites (Otodectes cynotis).

Treats and controls roundworms (Toxocara cati) and hookworms (Ancylostoma tubaeforme).

By: miana_sp   212

Answer 3
kitty

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take the kitten to a vet so they can weigh her and give her the correct amount of flea medicine for her age and weight

By: Amycat   388
 

Answer 4
kitty

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Take her to the vet and they will tell you what to give her since she’s so young.

By: amberthe12   53
 

Answer 5
kitty

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ok dont panick ight.if u have a tweezer take it out then pull the fleas out from under the skin.trust me it duzint hurt the cat ive done it with a dog i found.

 

Answer 6
kitty

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if she is long haired give her a bath and then tack a cat brush and brush her really good

 

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