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Cat Forum / General Topics / August 2004HELP!! 9wks old kitty is flea ridden
I am at my wits end with a new kitty i got and want to get rid of fleas without actually going to the vet and pay $50 for a flea treatment. What can I do The safest way is to go to the vet. If you don't get rid of the fleas, they will suck enough blood to cause the kitten to become anemic and possibly die. Spend the $50. ---MIKE--- > The safest way is to go to the vet. If you don't get rid of the fleas, > they will suck enough blood to cause the kitten to become anemic and > possibly die. Spend the $50. I agree 1000% - if you love your kitty, spend the money. He's worth it and a thousand times more. Ivor > I am at my wits end with a new kitty i got and want to get rid of fleas > without actually going to the vet and pay $50 for a flea treatment. Give the kitten a bath with soapy water, use a mild soap like ivory. Start in the head and work yourself towards the tail, making sure to avoid the face completely. Soap will kill all fleas and wash off most flea eggs. You might have to repeat a couple of times. I recommend you get a product from your vet for long-term use though, we use Revolution and are quite happy with it. NEVER, EVER buy over-the-counter flea products. They are dangerous and many cats have suffered health problems after using them.  SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com not sure what flea treatment is 50$. frontline and advantage and revolution are all under 10$. if your not careful, the fleas will suck the kitten dry and actually kill it. pay the money, get the flea treatment, or find a new home for the kitten, cause honestly, fleas are the cheapest problem you'll ever have with cats. > I am at my wits end with a new kitty i got and want to get rid of fleas > without actually going to the vet and pay $50 for a flea treatment. > > What can I do Thanks for helping me out Going out tomorrow to buy what I need Thank you > not sure what flea treatment is 50$. frontline and advantage and revolution > are all under 10$. if your not careful, the fleas will suck the kitten dry [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > > > What can I do With a kitten that young don't fool around with self treatments. You could make it sick or worse. It needs to see the vet to get the proper dosage of the medication. Advantage, Frontline, and Revolution are good but NOT for kittens that young without vet assistance. DO NOT use any over the counter flea preparations such as Hartz. SEE THE VET. ---MIKE--- > With a kitten that young don't fool around with self treatments. You > could make it sick or worse. It needs to see the vet to get the proper [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > ---MIKE--- Revolution is safe for use on kittens over 6 wks. in the kitten strength. Advantage I think is OK for kittens over 8 wks. The dosage is determined by the weight of the kitten. I believe you need a Rx for Revolution but Advantage is available online. Just make sure you get the appropriate dosage. That said, if you haven't had the kitten to the vet you really should take him anyway for a general check up and to start shots, worming if necessary, to be checked for ear mites etc. W You cheap p----k. For now get Dawn liquid & use that & find it a good home. U remind me of my daughter inlaw : I am at my wits end with a new kitty i got and want to get rid of fleas : without actually going to the vet and pay $50 for a flea treatment. : What can I do I hope that by now you've already taken the kitty to the vet. Where I currently live flies are a problem. A number of years ago a kitten I had ended up with flies and after bombing my place, flie bathes, etc I gave up on all the stuff my vet gave me and went to the store and bought a flie comb. I would comb the cats three times a day ( morning, after work and before going to bed) for ten or so minutes. At first I would get 25+ flies each time I combed them. After a few days the number started to drop and finally went to zero. As a positive side effect both of the kittens grew to like being combed. SignatureKeep working millions on welfare depend on you ------------------- fwp@deepthought.com |
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