How To Bathe Kittens With Fleas

How to bathe a kitten with fleas.

How to bathe kittens with fleas. If the kittens do not have fleas then they can use regular kitten shampoos at pet shops however if the kittens do have fleas you cannot bath them using regular shampoos because they can irritate their skin. Treat fleas with a dish soap bath a gentle bath with dish soap will help to kill the live fleas and wash away the larva and flea dirt. Give your kitten a bath. If you can grab these fleas with your fingers or tweezers drop them into a cup of hot soapy water.

Use natural methods to get rid of fleas on very young kittens use a flea comb. For very young kittens under 8 weeks the safest option is using a flea comb on them once or twice a day. Immerse your kitten in the water. Fill a sink or bowl with enough warm water to sit your kitten in with his head above water.

Fleas will move to the driest area of the kitten so it is not unusual to see them swarm to the head and facial area. Then rub the towel over the baby kitten being sure not to get it in its eyes ears or mouth. Exercise caution when bathing the kitten as baths can be traumatic to a kitten if done incorrectly. Take a dry hand towel and spray the ovitrol or other flea tick spray and cover the towel.

Kittens or cats need to be cleaned using shampoo that can kill fleas or flea eggs. Apply a new layer with a towel every couple of days. You do not need to hold your kitten in the water for long. The safest option to remove fleas from young kittens is to give them a bath which will drown many fleas and use a flea comb to remove those remaining.

For a flea bath you want to quickly dunk your kitten in the water. You will immerse your kitten up to the neck in the bowl sink or bath full of water. Comb out the fleas while the fur is damp.