[header] How to treat fleas in young kittens and nursing mothers [title] Use flea medication on the mother only. [step] Harsh chemicals are not safe to use on young kittens, especially newborns. Instead, you can gently bathe newborns using a dish soap.
[header] How to treat fleas in young kittens and nursing mothers [title] Use flea medication on the mother only. [step] Harsh chemicals are not safe to use on young kittens, especially newborns. Instead, you can gently bathe newborns using a dish soap.
Apply a drop of the insect-control product to the skin and let it sit for 10 minutes. [substeps] To prevent the product from drying out, only use it with warnings and no topical medications. Choose a mild dish soap that does not have antibacterial properties. [substeps] Fill a sink with warm water and soap. You can then sprinkle a moist, flea-killing substance over the affected areas. [substeps] The instructions on the medication or the bottle could also suggest how often to bathe your kitten. Then, rinse the mixture off, and apply the medication to the kittens. Take it off with water after 20 to 30 minutes and [title] Wash the mother once a day for 3 days.