How to Get Rid of Fleas on Nursing Cats

A normal cat infested with fleas presents you with a difficult situation, though nothing you can't handle effectively. However, a nursing cat with fleas presents more of a steep challenge as you are limited in the types of flea control methods you can indulge in. For example, certain medications will pass on the chemicals present in the flea control from the mother to her nursing young, which will definitely result in negative health consequences for the kittens. However, you can still wage war on the fleas effectively, even with a nursing cat.

Things You'll Need

  • Flea bath medication
  • Flea comb
  • Towel
  • Washing machine
  • Detergent
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Powdered flea insecticide for carpets and upholstery
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Instructions

    • 1

      Run a warm bath for the nursing cat while her kittens are sleeping. Add a dosage of flea bath medication to the water, and mix it well.

    • 2

      Wash the cat thoroughly in the flea bath. This topical medication will not leave a residue on its fur. As you wash the cat, use a flea comb to physically comb out the fleas and eggs lodged in her fur. Once you've well-washed the cat, rinse it off in clean, warm water. Towel dry the cat thoroughly.

    • 3

      Wash all the bedding and linen in your home in hot water. Wash the pet bedding of your cats in hot water, as there are most likely fleas and eggs lodged in there.

    • 4

      Rub a vacuum cleaner all over your house, paying specific attention to warm, dark, moist corners. Remove the vacuum bag immediately and dispose of it outside your house.

    • 5

      Shake a powdered flea control insecticide on your carpet and upholstery that is safe for nursing cats and kittens. Ask your vet for a recommendation for an organic variety, safe for nursing cats. Leave the insecticide on your carpet for 24 hours and then vacuum it up.