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Is flea and tick home spray safe for my 8-week-old kitten to use?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 12 days old

I have an 8 week old kitty. Can I use Flea and Tick home spray for cats?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2017

No, per the label instructions cats have to be at least 12 weeks of age. If you are having a flea issue I suggest you use a topical flea medication like Advantage II. This can be used on kittens 8 weeks and older. Do not use the lesser brands like Hartz or Sentry - there have been many reactions to those brands. Hope this helps.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    I generally don't recommend using these products on cats, because cats are very sensitive to essential oils, which are the primary ingredients of this product. Additionally, this product is not very effective, so it's really not worth applying to the kitten. There are some (more effective products) that are labeled for kittens at the pet store, or your vet. I recommend only using a product that is prescribed by your vet to ensure it's safe and effective. I hope that helps and all is well with Boots.

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