Kitten has bloody neck sores and fleas. How to treat and prevent?

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My kitten has what looks like sores on his neck. They are red and slightly bloody, one seems to have a small hole. He does have fleas which we have been treating with frequent dawn baths. He has been around a large dog but never seen dog be violent or bite him. Any ideas or home remedies? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 1 month and 28 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor little Chester! Fleas will be very itchy to him, and he could have scratched himself hard enough to cause the puncture wound and bleeding. Wash the area with warm water and antiseptic soap. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it.Dawn dish soap will not prevent recurrence of the fleas, and you need to treat him a 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. I hope this helps!

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