Fleas and Cats
When you look at the new feline addition to your home, it’s hard to imagine that it could have anything like fleas. Unfortunately, it’s not unheard of for a very young kitten to have fleas; it all very much depends upon the environment in which it lived before you brought it to live with you. Take for example the mother cat having fleas, it’s then likely the kittens will too. If there are other pets in the household, there is the possibility that fleas were brought in by them even though the mother cat didn’t leave the house. Humans are more than capable of bringing in fleas on their clothes and feet.
A flea comb is an essential item to have in your home. The second the kitten arrives at your home, take it to the bathroom and comfort it as you run a flea comb over it. The base of the tail, and behind each ear are places you should pay particular attention to when looking for fleas. And at this point, one is all you need to find out that you have a problem that needs immediate attention.
In your kitty grooming box, you should have picked up something that will both kill off the fleas, and be safe for a newborn kitten.Familiarise yourself with the product and have it ready for when you introduce your kitten, incase you spot a flea. Your kitten is likely to be feeling nervous at this point so spak gently, and try to reassure it.If possible try and so this on your own ensuring that other pets and members of the family are in the room in order to keep this as stress free as possible. Once clean, your kitten can meet the family though you shouldn’t let it back into the cat carrier or onto any bedding it’s had previous contact with. Every item must be properly cleaned prior to returning them.
In most cases a kitten will not have fleas when it arrives in its new home, but taking a few simple precautions, so that you’re prepared “just in case” he does, will make a potentially big job painless for both you and the kitty.
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