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My 8-week kitten is itchy. How do I check for and safely treat fleas?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My eight week kitten itches a bit, how do I check for fleas and what treatment is good if she does have fleas?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2017

Advantage is safe for kittens 8 weeks and older. Be sure that the product do you get is labeled for kittens eight weeks old as many topical spot on products can be toxic to cats. You can use a flea comb which is a very fine toothed comb to comb her fur and check for fleas or "flea dirt" the reddish brown feces from fleas. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 13th, 2018

    This will depend on the individual flea medication. There should be a label on the box with recommended age. Many products, such as feline Advantage, are approved for 8 weeks and older but you need to check the label.

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