My kitten has fleas, is in pain, and underweight. What should I do?

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  Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 29th, 2017

  I would wash her again in dawn as This should kill some of the fleas. You cannot our topical flea product on her until she is at least 8 weeks old usually but this varies depending on the product you choose. If she is over 2 pounds your vet may be able to provide you will a cap star pill which will kill all the fleas on her for a 24 hour period. I would make sure she is eating and drink and playing normally. I would also take her to your vet next week to make sure she doesn’t look anemic and to see if they have anything else you can use on her. I hope this helps!

  

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 26th, 2018

  I can give you a flea treatment program for Elsa. First, I would give her Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. I'd also have her checked out by a vet. If she has a lot of fleas, she could be anemic from the blood loss, leading to her being weak after a bath. Take her into the vet first thing in the morning. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

  

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 28th, 2018

  Fleas can be tough to get rid of, but I can give you a flea treatment program for Paty. First, I would give her Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

  

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