Fleas and Ticks in Kittens
Why should I treat kittens against fleas and ticks?
Fleas and ticks are little blood-sucking insects that live in the coat of your kitten (and often on cats, too). Severe infestations can be dangerous for your kitten when so much blood is sucked out by the parasites that not enough is left for your kitten!
Flea bites commonly cause kittens to scratch which can lead to skin infections and perpetual irritation, when your kitten should really be playing and exploring.
Ticks can carry diseases harmful to your puppy’s health and your own. Most notably Lyme disease, which can be fatal to humans as well as dogs.
If my kitten isn’t scratching, could they still have fleas or ticks?
Yes! Ticks especially don’t always cause kittens to scratch, and not every cat scratches when they have fleas and ticks.
When should I start treating kittens for fleas and ticks?
Depending on their weight, kittens can be treated from 8 weeks of age to prevent them from getting fleas.
You can also register your kitten online today or you can contact us to speak to one of our team about flea and tick treatments for your kitten.
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