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My 8-week-old kitten has fleas. What's the best and safest treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 days old

Hi I have have a 8 week old kitten he is riddled with fleas I've bathed him been through him with the comb the fleas aren't coming out what can I do

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 6th, 2016

Lucifer is old enough to have flea treatment put on him. I recommend getting a spot on treatment like Advantage or Revolution. You have to get the one for kittens or you could accidentally poison him if you get one for bigger cats. You can also give him Capstar, it's a one time pill that starts killing fleas in 30 minutes. You can give him the Capstar, then follow up with the spot on treatment (follow the directions on the package). You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash all his bedding and toys in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. A flea bomb would work well to kill all the fleas in the house.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Bathing won't help, neither will combing, although it can reduce the quantity of fleas. You need to buy a good quality flea treatment such as frontline or advantage spot on. Unfortunately because you have bath him, you will need to wait 3 days to apply this treatment, otherwise it will not work properly.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 20th, 2019

    How lovely of you two to take in Jerry! If he's is seven or eight weeks old, I can give you a safe flea treatment program for him (and you!). First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on October 17th, 2018

    Great question! I can give you a safe flea treatment program for Simba, and it's much easier than giving him a bath. It also works a lot better than a flea bath! First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on September 12th, 2019

    Yes there are! First I would give Mushu Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage (not Advantage II). This medication is safe for kittens from two weeks of age. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.

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