My skinny kitten has fleas, fever, and won't eat. Can I bathe her?

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Hi I have an orphoned kitten about one or one month and half and she is skinny and have fleas too She doesn't eat or drink anything and she have fever almost a week I took her to the vet but after the antibiotic shots she sleep a lot almost all day and have fever too And can I give her a bath because she is Soo filthy What can I do for her ? Help me

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If she is ill, a bath would not be recommended. You can use a pet wipe or plain, unscented baby wipes to clean her up without getting her soaked. The fleas can be treated using Frontline Spray. Do not use any other topicals or oral preventatives. Frontline Spray is safe to use on young kittens. You will also need to wash all the bedding and vacuum everywhere she has been. Use a cat safe area treatment afterwards to prevent reinfestation. Warm the food slightly or mix in a teaspoon of baby food to stimulate her appetite. Offer small amounts of an electrolyte replacement beverage to treat or prevent mild dehydration. If she doesn't begin eating in the next 24 hours, have her rechecked by your veterinarian. She may need more intensive supportive care or hospitalization until she begins eating.

My skinny kitten has fleas, fever, and won't eat. Can I bathe her?

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