Flea treatment for kittens 4 weeks old

Q: What can you put on 3 week old kittens for fleas?

Do not use flea products on newborn kittens; its not safe as they are too young. If you see fleas on the kittens, you can bathe them using Dawn dishwashing liquid and use a small flea comb as needed to get the fleas off. Avoid antibacterial soaps.

Safe Flea Control for Mom Cat and Kittens

Young kittens can quickly get flea anemia, so it’s very important to keep mom, kittens and the bedding area flea-free. These tips are best for safe flea control for kittens and new mother cats.

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Safe Flea Control for Mom Cat and Kittens
How do I get rid of fleas on a 4 week old kitten?
What can you put on 3 week old kittens for fleas?
Can you give a 4 week old kitten Capstar?
At what age can you flea a kitten?

Safe Flea Control

Use a flea product such as Revolution, Advantage or Frontline on mom only.
Do not use flea products on newborn kittens; it’s not safe as they are too young.
If you see fleas on the kittens, you can bathe them using Dawn dishwashing liquid and use a small flea comb as needed to get the fleas off.
Avoid antibacterial soaps.
If you have to bathe kittens, make sure you dry them well and keep them warm as they can get chilled easily.
Only a fraction of the fleas are on the cats, so it is just as important to remove fleas from the bedding, carpet and surrounding areas.
You can treat your yard using Dawn dishwashing liquid, too!

See also what to do when you find young kittens.

Watch the video below for more information.

How do I get rid of fleas on a 4 week old kitten?

Treat Fleas With A Dish Soap Bath Use comfortably warm water and a fragrance free dish liquid or a natural baby shampoo. Try to complete the entire bath in less than 2 minutes, as kittens can become panicked or chilled during this process. Wash from the neck down, avoiding the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.

What can you put on 3 week old kittens for fleas?

Do not use flea products on newborn kittens; it's not safe as they are too young. If you see fleas on the kittens, you can bathe them using Dawn dishwashing liquid and use a small flea comb as needed to get the fleas off. Avoid antibacterial soaps.

Can you give a 4 week old kitten Capstar?

Laboratory and clinical studies showed that Capstar Tablets are safe for use in dogs and cats, puppies and kittens 4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater.

At what age can you flea a kitten?

Your vet will help advise you on when to flea kittens, but for most kittens, the first treatment can occur once they are six to eight weeks old. The exact age will depend on the type of flea treatment chosen and the weight of your cat.