My new kitten has tiny oval bugs. Are they fleas? How to get rid?

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Hi so I saw a super tiny oval thing on my new white kitten and I’m completely freaking out I think she ha fleas she’s my first pet and the last thing I want is it to spread please help me. Pet's info: Cat | American Bobtail | Female | unspayed

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

Fleas are typically dark brown, mobile and somewhat oval. Often, they are accompanied with dark, specs of dried blood at tail base. If you could post a picture, I believe we could provide more information.

My new kitten has tiny oval bugs. Are they fleas? How to get rid?

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