How to treat a kitten for fleas in a multi-pet infested home?

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I'm living with my mum she doesn't take care of her animals no vaccinations flea & worming has 3 dogs a cat and kitten all infested with fleas she don't care. I'm concerned for my kitten I spoke to the breeder before buying him and he said his treated and won't get fleas because of his raw diet well his always itching Iv combed fleas from him and bites on my feet and legs I don't know what to do next I've tried flea tablets drops keeping him away from the animals can I bath him or what next. Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Male | neutered | 5 months and 10 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The breeder is wrong, a raw diet does not prevent fleas. The only thing that works to treat fleas is flea medications, and I can give a flea treatment program for Benjamin. Keep in mind that the only way for this to be successful is to have all the animals in the home treated for fleas as well. Flea treatment program: 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.

How to treat a kitten for fleas in a multi-pet infested home?

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