How Can I Get Fleas Off My Calico Kittens Without Giving Them A Bath? (Vet Answered)
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Dr. Karyn is a small animal veterinarian originally from Australia, now based in the UK. She holds degrees in Veterinary Science (2010) and Zoology. When not helping pets, she tends to her 5 cats and garden!
The Question
how can i get the fleas off of my baby without making him take his bath? (he hates them) i’m 13 years old and i got two cats in february and they are both 8 months now, im just finding out that they have fleas, and they won’t let me get them off without them moving a lot or just running. i just need to figure out a way to get the fleas off of them without scaring or hurting them.
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Hi Rya,
Thanks so much for writing in. Yep, castration is right! A lot of people say ‘fixed’ or ‘neutered,’ but for males, castration (or castrated) is the most correct term.
Fleas can be a real pain to deal with, and you’re right, most cats hate baths! But baths are also one of the less effective ways to get rid of fleas, so you won’t need to keep trying this method. The problem with fleas is that many flea treatments either only kill the adult fleas we can see, or only get rid of part of the flea life cycle, which means that there are still flea eggs and larvae in the environment that will develop into adult fleas, so the most effective way to get rid of them is to use a product that targets ALL parts of the flea life cycle, and use that product for a minimum of 3 months, otherwise, you might think you’ve got rid of them, and then the larval stages can develop and then suddenly you’ve got fleas again!
Some people don’t like using chemical flea treatments, and I know that they can also be quite expensive, but if you spend the money on an effective treatment now, you can start using some more natural remedies to help prevent fleas from returning in the future.
Credelio chewable tablets treat fleas and ticks with a tablet, and Bravecto Topical Solution for Cats is great for getting rid of fleas and ticks with a spot-on formula. Revolution Topical Solution tackles fleas, ear mites, a number of intestinal worms, and heartworm.
Hopefully, you and Dori will soon be flea free!
Dr Karyn