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Is my kitten lethargic and shaking after flea treatment normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

I flead my kitten (17 weeks) from the vet. Did exactly what they told me to do. Today, he won't eat, drink, play and is shaking. He purs still a little bit but is just constantly sleeping? Please help!!!

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2016

This is probably unrelated to the flea treatment, it could be an infection that Bobby is suffering from. If by tomorrow the symptoms do not improve I strongly recommend taking him back to the vet to get treated.

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