{"id":6019,"date":"2022-07-04T11:50:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T11:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/?p=6019"},"modified":"2023-08-04T02:55:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T02:55:20","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-on-kittens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-on-kittens\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Rid Of Fleas On Kittens?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fleas can be a grave threat to your cute little kittens. Fleas can irritate them and spread diseases that may even lead to anemia and other fatal illnesses. Moreover, fleas just don\u2019t survive on your kitten, they can also invade your home and the backyard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So how do you get rid of these nasty fleas from your kittens? How do you eliminate them from your home? And how do you prevent them from coming back? Let&#8217;s find out&#8230;.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Spot Fleas On Your Kitten?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>To find flea infestations on your kitten will require a bit of a detective\u2019s eye. Here are some signs to look for that show your kitty is infected with fleas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Itching and skin irritations<\/li>\n<li>Constant scratching, biting and licking<\/li>\n<li>Restless behavior<\/li>\n<li>Head shaking<\/li>\n<li>Scabs or red bumps on your kitty\u2019s neck and back<\/li>\n<li>Pale gums<\/li>\n<li>Changes in behavior<\/li>\n<li>Loss of fur<\/li>\n<li>The solid evidence: Little nasty insects (fleas) crawling in their fur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color\" style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/blog\/common-skin-problems-in-pets-and-how-to-treat-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"[Also Read] Common Skin Problems in Pets and How to Treat It (opens in a new tab)\">[Also Read] Common Skin Problems in Pets and How to Treat It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>How To Remove Those Fleas?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Uh oh! So you have noticed any of the above sign\/s and you found out your kitty is infested with fleas, what next? Don\u2019t worry, don\u2019t panic. Although they are unwelcomed guests, it is quite easy to get rid of them, unlike that family friend of yours.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Following are the steps to follow to get rid of fleas easily:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>1. Using A Flea Comb Or Tweezers:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dampen your kitten\u2019s coat with warm water so that they will move towards the face area. While the fur is still damp, comb out the fleas with a flea comb. You can also grab these fleas with your fingers or <span style=\"color: #dd3333;\"><a style=\"color: #dd3333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/frontline-pet-care-tick-remover-for-dogs-and-cats-pack-387.aspx?utm_source=int-blog&amp;campaign=how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-on-kittens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>tweezers<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. Discard these fleas properly in a cup of hot soapy water to prevent them from getting back into the fur.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Using Flea Shampoos: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nowadays, many flea shampoos are available in the market that can effectively remove fleas. All you have to do is just bathe your kitten with a <span style=\"color: #dd3333;\"><a style=\"color: #dd3333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/bob-martin-clear-tick-and-flea-shampoo-for-cats-and-kittens-pack-1153.aspx?utm_source=int-blog&amp;campaign=how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-on-kittens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>flea shampoo<\/strong><\/a><\/span> instead of the regular one. It is as simple as that.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Using Flea Treatments:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although most flea treatments that are available in the market are for adult cats, there are several products specially formulated for your little balls of fur. Such flea treatment products are mostly topical or chewable and are easy to administer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-very-light-gray-color has-background has-vivid-red-background-color\" style=\"border-radius: 4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/cats-flea-and-tick-control-treatment-104.aspx?utm_source=int-blog&amp;campaign=how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-on-kittens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover flea Products for Cats<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>How To Rid Your Home Of Fleas?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just as it is important to treat your kitten, it is important to eradicate them from your home. Fleas don\u2019t just cause trouble to your kitten, they can also find a new home in your furniture to ruin it.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>These extra precautions can help you protect them from accessing your house:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean your pet\u2019s bed regularly<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum the house regularly<\/li>\n<li>Keep the yard clean<\/li>\n<li>Mow the grass<\/li>\n<li>Use flea treatments for furniture as well<\/li>\n<li>Clear up any waste in the house on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color\" style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/blog\/flea-tick-season\/\"><strong>[Also Read] Flea &amp; Tick Season 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Preventing Fleas: The Crucial Step<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Only after once you have dealt with the nasty fleas, will you know what a headache they are. You will never want these bloodsuckers to come near your pets again. Therefore, the best way to deal with them is to prevent them from using preventive treatments year-round.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #dd3333;\"><a style=\"color: #dd3333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/blog\/online-vet-consultation-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Consult your vet<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and work out the best suitable treatment for your kitty from the wide range of options available in the market to protect your beloved kitty. You can also check out CanadaPetCare for that as we offer the widest range of flea treatments at unbelievable prices!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-very-light-gray-color has-background has-vivid-red-background-color\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cat Care Products at Low Prices<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Reasons for Buying Pet Stuff from CanadaPetCar<\/strong>e<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why You Should Buy Online Pet Supplies From Canadapetcare.com?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2gH1A3aT9wA?start=2&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fleas can be a grave threat to your cute little kittens. Fleas can irritate them and spread diseases that may even lead to anemia and other fatal illnesses. Moreover, fleas just don\u2019t survive on your kitten, they can also invade your home and the backyard. So how do you get rid of these nasty fleas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[198,7,72,450],"tags":[41,1205,25,1204,1004,1202,1201],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cat Care Tips: How To Get Rid Of Fleas On Kittens &amp; Cats<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How do you get rid of these nasty fleas from your kittens? How do you eliminate them from your home? 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