A flea bath is primarily used for kittens. This is because there is no flea treatment that is safe for kittens under the age of 8 weeks. This article will cover everything you need to know about giving your kitten a flea bath. If you have any questions, let us know down in the comment section.
How often can I give my kitten a flea bath
You can give your kitten a flea bath every week. However, you should only give your kitten a flea bath if the fleas are still present on your kitten’s fur or skin. If you give your kitten flea baths too often, it can remove natural oils from your kitten’s skin and cause rashes.
Best way to bathe a kitten with fleas
The best way to bathe a kitten with fleas is to use a flea and tick shampoo. It is important that you purchase a shampoo that kills fleas, ticks, the eggs of the fleas, and the larvae. Below are my two favorite flea shampoos that I use on kittens.
Adams Plus Flea & Tick Shampoo ($9.59)
Vet’s Best Flea and Tick Waterless Bath Foam for Cats ($9.99)
How to give a kitten a flea bath
- Using a comb or flea comb, check your kitten’s fur for fleas. Run the comb through the fur and see if there are any fleas. Some fleas may be actively moving around, while others may be latched on to your kitten’s skin or fur. You should look for small pieces of dirt which is also a sign of flea infestation
- If you find evidence of fleas, you should give your kitten a flea bath. Start by putting your kitten in the sink or in a small bucket. Use warm water as this is more comfortable for kittens. We recommend using household dish soap for the bath.
- Put the dish soap on a cloth and starting from the neck down gently scrub your cats fur. Make sure to stay clear of your cat’s eyes, nose, ear and mouth. You should never submerge your kittens head underwater. Check out this article to see if you can bathe a cat with dawn.
- Working your way down, make sure to scrub every inch of your kitten’s body. It is important to scrub your kitten’s armpits, tail, and even between the paw.
- After you have scrubbed your kitten, using warm water rinse all of the soap away.
- For drying your kitten, use either a dry towel or a hair dry put at low power.
- After the flea bath, make sure you put your kitten in a warm room to keep it calm and comfortable.
The dish soap should remove most if not all of the fleas. Check your kitten daily to see if there are any more fleas. If you do find more fleas, you should give your kitten another flea bath. If the problem persists, we recommend consulting your vet.
You should make sure your cat isn’t already infested with fleas and have an infection. A sign of infection in cats include rough skin patches and white gums.
If your cat has an underlying condition such as kidney disease, you should check out flea medications for cats with kidney disease.
