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My kitten got sick from bed bug spray. How to prevent future illness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 10 days old | 2 lbs

my kitten was near death it seemed she was throwing up everything getting skinny n her fur wasn't being cleaned ..we gave her cows milk n wet cat food ..we think its cuz we had our place sprayed for bedbugs. she got over it but im scared she might go they this again when we get sprayed again. we did have our cats away for the day while my place was sprayed but how can i make sure she doesn't get sick again she's 4 months now this happened beginning of November

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 18th, 2017

So sorry this happened to Baby. I suggest you board her at a boarding facility or a vet hospital for a couple days around the time of the spraying. There is nothing you can do at home if she is sensitive to the chemicals other than removing her from the environment. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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