cats and frontline spot on

[vicky2498]

I put frontline on my cat last night it has moslty dried now but when is it safe for my 12 month old to play with her or even go near her again? {my biggest problem is that the kitten is only 10 weeks old and can sill fit through the bars on the play pen} Also I would really like to get her clean so when is it okay to bath her, I dont want to bath her to soon to make sure the frontline as killed everything?

[stonekicker]

i generally go by the rule of when the frontline is dry its ok. maybe as you have a bubby, you might want to keep an eye on them to ensure the kitty isn't being eaten, sucked or dribbled on by the baby! (you know what they are like - mine used to chew furniture at this age!!!) stop worrying and give yourself a break! x

[LoftyLottie]

Why do you want to bathe the kitten? It is not normal to bathe cats and kittens. You will lessen the effect of the frontline and probably irritate the kitten's skin.

The kitten will be fine to touch and play with, but please remember that a 12 month old baby should only be with a kitten when supervised - for the sake of the kitten as much as anything.

[hau kola]

I wouldn`t have thought you`d lessen the effect as it goes into the cats bloodstream.

[LoftyLottie]

I think it recommends on the instructions that you don't bathe for a certain time after application, but I haven't got any instructions here to refer to at the moment.

I still can't see the reason for bathing a cat unless it has fallen in something obnoxious or dangerous!

[LoftyLottie]

Just found the instructions and it is advised not to bathe for two days after application. Interestingly, as I thought it was absorbed into the bloodstream too, it actually works by spreading into the oil glands just under the skin and forming a barrier which lasts about a months. It isn't absored into the bloodstream at all.

[vicky2498]

the only reason i wanted to bath her was to get rid of all the flea poo and any unhatched eggs that may be on her and the shampoo is a flea reppellent which I thought may help. i never leave the baby and cat alone together but she likes to sleep in the playpen and manges to creep in there all the time.
I was also wondereing if the fleas could get in my hair its very thick and the cat sleeps on the bed?

[LoftyLottie]

The unhatched eggs will remain unhatched now that you have used the Frontline. The natural moulting of the fur and shedding of skin will take care of the flea debris and egg cases. Give the kitten a good brushing every day rather than bathe her. The brushing will really help.

Kitten fleas will not get into your hair. They can bite humans but can't live on t hem.

If the kitten had a really bad infestation then some eggs might be lingering in your home and will hatch and bite. They won't affect your cat though whilst she is treated. If you have trouble with biting fleas then you can get products to treat your home.

Good luck!

[divegirl]

If you have used Fronline you DO NOT need to bath your kitten. Use a flea comb to remove any dirt from it's fur. Fleas do not lay their eggs in animal fur.....they lay them in carpets and other soft furnishings. If you use to many products on such a young animal you will end up making it ill! You need to treat your house aswell as the animal.
One last thing...why did you get a cat if you're so paranoid about fleas, dirt etc? May I suggest a goldfish next time....lol

[pastafreak]

Get RIP from your vets and spray your house with it.....works for a year....and no smell. Why does a 10 week old kitten have fleas???

[vicky2498]

pastafreak- she either got them from her mother so she had them when i bought her or i have took home live fleas or there eggs from my mums dog

[LoftyLottie]

10 week old kittens often have fleas and worms. They are often born with worms so it is essential to keep worming them monthly for the first six months of their life.

[Noweia]

It is generally recommended not to bathe an animal for 2 days after application of Frontline.

But as others have mentioned, a bath is not necessary. She will groom herself and remove any remnant dead adults/eggs.

The house will also need to be treated to remove eggs and larvae. (Unless you used Frontline Combo, which kills these too).