My 10-week-old kitten got flea medicine for a 12-week-old. Is it safe?

There are some topical flea products, such as Frontline Plus, that are safe for kittens under 12 weeks. Give the kittens a bath using warm water and a mild flea shampoo safe for kittens. Keep them warm during and after the bath until they are fully dry! Buy a flea comb if you don't have one and comb the kitten every day or more often if you can and as needed. Kill any live fleas you find in a cup of rubbing alcohol or a little bit of the flea shampoo. Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum and throw out the bag or empty the vacuum immediately. Wash all washable blankets, sheets, sofa covers, rugs, cat beds, etc. In hot water and detergent. Apply FrontlinePlus for cats on the kitten by parting the hair on the back of the head until you can see skin and squeezing the contents of one tube onto that one spot. This is safe for kittens 8 weeks and older. For younger kittens, just bathe them with a mild flea shampoo.

That shampoo is labeled for kittens that are over 12 weeks of age. She is really too young to shampoo her with a flea product. I am a little bit confused when you say "she is NOT sneezing and breathing funny" and I am assuming you meant to say she is NOW. If she is sneezing and breathing funny, you could re-wash to try and get any remaining flea shampoo off of her. You could use a small amount of regular dawn dish soap or a mild cat shampoo that is safe to use on kittens. She should also be examined by a vet as soon as possible as those products can be toxic to cats, especially if not used correctly. Please call your vet and have her seen, especially if she is having difficulty breathing!!

Kittens can be given flea treatment at 8 weeks of age. One important thing to do is make sure the spot on treatment is for kittens only. You can't give dog flea treatments to kittens because cats have a higher sensitivity to the active ingredients in flea medications. Vomiting and diarrhea are signs of a both a mild and moderate to severe reaction to flea treatment, and I would recommend taking Simba into your vet immediately for treatment. These symptoms can get worse and lead to death if not treated promptly.

Cats are exquisitely sensitive to flea treatments, so there is a potential this could cause problems in Monty. I would wash him off thoroughly with warm water and Dawn dish soap. Watch him for signs of toxicity which include excessive salivation, paw flicking, ear twitching, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, incoordination, and muscle tremors. If you see any of those, rush Monty into a vet immediately.

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. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/advantage-ii-once-a-month-cat-and-kitten-topical-flea-treatment-2-5-lbs-2254709 Do not use the lesser brands like Hartz or Sentry - there have been many reactions to those brands. Hope this helps.

A small amount should not cause a serious problem. You may see some drooling or minor stomach upset (vomiting or diarrhea). Monitor for lethargy, tremors, ataxia (wobbly gait) or loss of appetite. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

Advantage is safe for kittens 8 weeks and older. Be sure that the product do you get is labeled for kittens eight weeks old as many topical spot on products can be toxic to cats. You can use a flea comb which is a very fine toothed comb to comb her fur and check for fleas or "flea dirt" the reddish brown feces from fleas. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.

Flea treatments are available at the age of 9 weeks, in fact you can use most flea treatment brand from this age, she is also at the age to start her vaccinations so i strongly recommend to take her to the vet.

Yes I would be concerned, as this can be a sign of flea treatment toxicity. I would put her into a bath immediately, and gently wash the treatment off with water water and Dawn dish soap. Continue to monitor her for signs of toxicity, including vomiting, diarrhea, muscle tremors, hyper salivation, and depression. If you see any of those signs, take her into your vet immediately. I would make sure that the flea treatment you put on Annie was for cats and not for dogs, as it's very important to have a cat dose for cats because they are so sensitive to the flea medication. I would wait a few days before reapplying a flea treatment, and I would use a different brand than what you just used. I recommend using Advantage or Revolution.

If the kittens are six weeks old, you can get topical flea medication from your vet that is very safe for kittens and will kill the fleas and keep them off for a month at a time. In the meantime, you can bathe them with a small amount of dawn dish soap and warm water. You must also clean their environment very well. Wash all the bedding and vacuum the area very well to get rid of all flea eggs. I would repeat this every few days until the flea issue goes away.