How to breed fleas in a nursing cat and newborn kittens

Flea - The most common blood-sucking parasite that attacks cats and dogs, regardless of how carefully they are looked after. They are present both in animals constantly walking on the street, and in absolutely pet. Fleas are commonplace. It is very simple to remove them, just put on a collar, use anti-flea remedies for cats and special drugs. And if parasites appear in Murka during the gestation of kittens, what to do in this case? Is it possible to treat a feeding cat from fleas, because next to it are only the kittens that were born, and to leave an animal without treatment is categorically unacceptable. It is necessary to consider in detail how and how to remove fleas in a pregnant and lactating cat without causing harm to its babies.

Why fleas are dangerous for a pregnant cat and newborn kittens

A flea is a blood-sucking insect that is a carrier of diseases, helminths, and is especially dangerous for kittens that are just born. Getting them out of a pregnant cat is very problematic.

At the first signs of anxiety, active scratching, an attentive host understands that cat has fleas. They, biting through delicate skin, irritate it with their saliva, causing redness, itching, the animal begins to comb the place of the bite, tearing the hair with its claws, leaving significant wounds.

Hatch fleas with an adult cat it’s very simple, and if it’s a pregnant cat, you need to be very careful about the choice drops and anti-flea remedies.

If you decide that the cat is ready for the birth of kittens and choose the right candidate for it, you need to de-worm and put on flea collarto prevent accidental transmission of insects from the cat. Fleas, like helminths, pose a great danger to a pregnant cat and her babies.

After childbirth, the parasites immediately attack tiny kittens, bite, causing severe pain, itching, and irritation of the skin. Subsequently, infect with helminths. Kittens that suffer from parasites from birth are very weak, develop slowly, eat poorly, and gain weight. Therefore, it is necessary to poison fleas in a nursing cat!

What funds can be used

If you were unable to protect the animal from parasites, and Murka is already pregnant or gave birth, you will have a question how to remove fleas from a nursing cat and newborn kittens? At this stage, you will need the instructions of a veterinarian who will advise on how to handle the cat. Using non-prescribed drugs during pregnancy can cause miscarriage and abnormalities in the development of kittens.

Shampoo

You can handle a pregnant cat with a special shampoo, controlling that it does not fall into its mouth. Give preference to a preparation with a herbal composition that can be used for small kittens:

• Dr. Zoo;
• Beaphar;
• Lugovoi.

You can also pick up other shampoos for catsthat have proven themselves well. Read the instructions, strictly follow the dosage, wash the remaining shampoo well so that it does not lick them. Comb the hair with a special comb, removing the remaining nits.

Collar

Shampoos do not have a long-lasting effect, so if the pet continues to walk on the street, you must wear a collar.

Veterinarians recommend Celandine as the safest remedy in its category. After birth, kittens remove it.

Drops

It is possible to use drops for treatment after the appointment of a veterinarian, as some of them enter the bloodstream. Pay attention to the composition: it should be as gentle and low toxic as possible. Here is a list of what drops can be used to treat a feeding cat from fleas:

1. Inspector. A low-toxic, but effective drug, it is harmless, therefore it is allowed to use when it is necessary to poison fleas in a pregnant or lactating cat from 4 kg. The dosage is prescribed in the instructions, apply drops to the skin of the animal, spreading the hair at the withers. Kills fleas and helminths, the result lasts for two months. In the room you need to process the rug, couch, upholstered furniture, carpets, otherwise the parasites will again annoy the animal. Carry out daily wet cleaning.
2. Adventage, after application, quickly covers the skin with an invisible protective layer. Highly effective, does not enter the bloodstream, therefore it is safe for pregnant and lactating animals. Fleas die completely in twelve hours. Means need to drip on the withers without rubbing. Moisture-resistant, do not wash off even when the cat is exposed to rain or snow. The result will be saved for two months, applies to kittens. When applying, it is important to observe safety measures, make sure that the animal does not lick the drug, for this you can wear a collar.

   

3. Front line. After conducting repeated laboratory studies, they were ranked among the safest means designed to eliminate parasites on cats during pregnancy and feeding kittens. Read the instructions carefully before use. Front line in a soft ampoule is on sale. After opening it is necessary to spread the hair at the withers, it is important that the pet subsequently could not get his tongue to this place, apply the required amount to the withers and between the shoulder blades. Evenly distributed over the skin of the animal during the day, leading to the death of insects. The effect lasts two months.
4. Stronghold - An effective tool that helps to poison fleas. It does not cause adverse reactions, is well tolerated by pregnant animals. It is applied to the withers, it dries quickly, it contains no oils, so it does not stain the coat. Valid for a month.

Other drops have also worked well:

• Blokhnet;
• Dana Ultra Neo;
• Rolf Club 3D;
• Delix;
• Drops at the withers 4 with a tail;
• Barrier;
• Helmintal;
• Celandine.

If fleas have appeared in a nursing cat and kittens, do not panic. The choice of anti-flea drops in veterinary pharmacies is small today, but compared to other drugs they act quickly, are well tolerated by kittens, without causing allergies. Protect from the appearance of new parasites up to two months. This time will be enough for the kittens to grow stronger, grow up and find loving owners.