The appearance in the house of a little kitten brings not only joy to all members of the household from communicating with a cute and funny creature, but also obliges to responsibility for the life and health of a defenseless lump. The most dangerous enemies for cat cubs are fleas.
These bloodsucking insects can attack a kitten already in the first month of its life (transmitted from mother-cats, brothers and sisters or other domestic animals). Flea bites can lead a still young baby to anemia, various infectious diseases and even death. How to get a flea from a kitten 1 month or older?
Symptoms of appearance
- itching, loss of appetite;
- weakness. Usually, these symptoms are due to large blood loss due to bites;
- skin redness, wounds, sores. After the bite, an infection hit, the inflammatory process began;
- allergic reaction.
In the presence of at least one of these symptoms, you should immediately examine the baby carefully. You can do it yourself, parted fur on his back or abdomen. The presence of small white and black grains on the body (eggs and parasite excrement) will immediately confirm your guesswork.
How to save little kittens from bloodsuckers?
Derive flea parasites in a feline child is not an easy task. Cats hard to react to every kind of chemistry. The kitten's weak body is even more so. That is why methods of getting rid of insects should be gentle and do not pose a threat to the life of the baby.
Different options are suitable for different ages.
From birth to 2 months
This is the most difficult period. Kittens are still very weak and fleas can easily destroy them.
There are not many safe ways to help pets, but they are available:
- combing;
- This procedure will require a comb with frequent teeth;
- comb the kitten first from the neck on the back, then on the tummy and paws;
- manipulation is usually carried out over a white sheet of paper;
- falling fleas are immediately removed from the sheet and drowned in water;
- sagebrush;
- if the young household lives in the apartment with the mother cat, you need to spread out the sprigs of fresh grass around their bed;
- the kitten can be redeemed in a weak broth of dry wormwood, making sure that the water does not get into the ears and nose;
- after bathing the water must be drained into the toilet;
- wipe the baby dry immediately to avoid a cold;
- tar soap;
- fights well with various types of parasites;
- in addition, this tool is natural in composition and absolutely harmless;
- the soap should be whipped into a strong foam, rub it into the hair of the crumbs and leave for a few minutes;
- after drying, additional combing of dead fleas will not be superfluous;
- salt;
- a weak salt solution (about 1 teaspoon per liter of water) will also help beat bloodsuckers;
- the kitten should be dipped into the solution, leaving only the head on the surface and hold for 5-7 minutes
then rinse in warm clean water, dry and comb; - flea shampoo for newborn kittens;
- Before choosing a means you should consult with a veterinarian, he will advise the safest;
- has a nasal shampoo for about a month.
From 2 to 6 months
Kittens at this age are already more independent and strong. They fit the flea essential oil deterring agents.
It can be:
- droplets (applied to withers);
- collars for seals of this age.
From 6 months
Half-year kittens can be removed by insecticidal fleas. For the fight against insects suitable various sprays, powders, shampoos and drops. When selecting any means it is necessary to take into account the weight and age of the feline cub.
Before starting the procedure of expelling fleas in a small kitten, for a start, soberly assess the degree of its infection. If the number of parasites is not so large, it is easier to comb or pick insects with your hands, without endangering the weak organism of the baby. If the coat of the animal literally teems with bloodsuckers, use more effective methods or resort to the help of a veterinarian.
