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My 6-week old kitten has fleas. What's the best safe treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | unspayed

My 6week old kitten has fleas what is the best way to rid her of them safely as she is to young for over the counter treatments

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2019

Hi. There are some prescription glea medications you can get from your veterinarian at that age. In the meantime, bath with dawn soap, and you need to have your home and environment professionally treated or the flea cycle will continue

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