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Why is my kitten still itching with black specks after flea treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Kitten had flea treatment 2 days ago and still itching, black specks in fur, help

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 20th, 2016

some flea treatment just don't work on every cat/flea! I advice waiting at least 10 days and the use a completely different product. Spot ons are usually the best option (revolution/advantage/advocate) make sure it's an appropriate one for kittens and a different main ingredient in it to avoid toxicity. Going to the vet for this will be the best idea. Treatment should be given every month, especially after he start going out if he does. A spray for the house to kill the fleas is very important as well as fleas can survive in carpets for ages.

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    Answered By Katie S

    Certified Dog Trainer

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    The flea treatment takes some time to work. You can not retreat right away as you can overdose him on it. Follow the instructions on the package but most have 30 days between treatments. I recommend 3 months of treatments or regular use of fleas are prominent in your area. You'll also have to wash all the bedding, fabric, in hot water and dry it. Vacuum every day really well. You should also purchase flea spray for house/fabric/furniture/carpets and treats those as well too You'll have to keep on top of it to get rid of them.

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    Answered By Christie Long, DVM

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    If you're seeing black specks that don't move or jump, it's likely just the "dirt" or feces from the fleas. If you want to be sure comb some out of the fur and put it on a wet paper towel. It's dried blood, so you should see a rusty red color on the paper towel,

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