Fleas on kittens may be caused by a dirty surrounding environment, contact with infected cats, or frequent play outside. They need to be removed through frequent bathing and topical medication. Active and effective treatment can remove fleas on the skin and relieve skin discomfort. During the flea removal period, kittens should not be brought into contact with infected cats to play in the grass, otherwise the effect of the treatment will be easily affected. If the condition continues to worsen and there is no relief through the above treatments, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for examination in time to clarify the cause and further treatment, which will be helpful to promote the recovery of the condition.
1. Reasons for fleas on kittens
1. The surrounding environment is dirty
If the surrounding environment is dirty and moist, it is easy to breed fleas and other parasites. When cats often play around, fleas may become parasitic on their skin or hair, causing fleas on their bodies.
2. Contact with infected cats
Fleas are contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact and indirect contact. If you often come into contact with infected cats, you may be infected with fleas and the reproduction of fleas may occur. Stronger abilities will lead to a gradual increase in number.
3. Go out to play often
If the owner often takes the kitten out to play, such as in grass and woods, these places contain a large number of parasites, which can easily cause the kitten to become infected with fleas. , causing symptoms such as skin redness and itching.
2. What are the treatments for fleas on kittens?
1. Bath frequently
After playing with kittens, they need to clean their skin well. Frequent bathing can remove dirt on the skin surface and reduce skin discomfort reactions. During the bathing process, you need to use pet-specific shower gel to prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of disease.
2. Topical drugs
If the number of fleas on the kitten has been gradually increasing, you can use anthelmintic drugs under the guidance of a doctor, which can kill excessive fleas. , so that the local skin returns to normal.
3. What are the daily care items?
In daily life, you must develop good living habits, keep the surrounding environment dry, and do not take kittens to play in the grass or woods. To avoid being infected with parasites and affecting physical development.
