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Is it safe to use Capstar or Frontline on my cat who just had kittens?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

Should i or can i use capstar on my cat who just had babys? Or frontline plus for her fleas?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2019

Both Capstar and Frontline Plus are safe for nursing queens. You may also need to treat the environment with something like Fleabusters. There is no flea preventative that is approved for the kittens - if they have fleas a flea comb would be best.

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