New Kitten

[Eastender]

Anyone got any natural ways to de flea a kitten of 6-7 weeks. Cannot use frontline yet, its way to young. Thankyou

[nannybooby]

when you take it to the vet for a new pet check he can tell you .Suspectits neuvantop though

[carolegif]

You used to be able to get flea powder that youi sprinkled in the fur. Or get a flea collar, but that makes it's fur fall out around the collar area. Perhaps a bath.

[jules77]

I think Program which is available from the vets is ok from 6 weeks.

[lankeela]

Frontline spray from the vet can be used.

[RAV1D]

Give it a wash in some warm soapy water and then dry off with a towel best you can then keep it in a warm place to keep warm and dry off. You should see many of the fleas coming off the kitten in the water or jumping off. It's better to do this than leave the fleas on as they can kill a young kitten. You can also use the proper stuff even on them when they are younger than the age on the bottle, that's a guideline thats only there to cover the company.

[kat1]

Frontline is fine. Also it's too young not to(sorry but it bugs me when people use the wrong too/to)

[sallybb]

just asked a friend what they do in the RSPCA. She says that kittens of that age rarely have fleas. This is due to the fact that the mother cat would have been treated, which would give some protection to new born kittens. If they have to use frontline on young kittens, they use a small amount on cotton bud on the back of the neck

[karenmac60]

My wee kitten had fleas years ago and I just did the whole flea comb, catch the fleas and pop them between thumb nails thing. Made me itch like mad for hours though.

[scotman]

I can't actually answer the question but it does seem odd that a kitten that young would have fleas. Was the mother treated for them?

[Eastender]

A stray cat has had them, so I am expecting that the kitten may have them? Anyway thanks for the replies.

[boxtops]

If in doubt - ring the vet where you are going to register the kitten. They'll advise you.