You may want to wash your kitten in the sink as it can be easier to control your kitten. You will need a flea comb handy. Have your soap nearby. Dish soap is fine to use, however, avoid any strongly scented soaps. Flea and tick soaps will likely be too strong to use on your kitten. Make sure you have a towel to dry your kitten off with. Prepare a cup of warm salt water to drown the fleas you remove. Fill the sink with warm water. Grab some tweezers to pluck the fleas off your kitten.
Keep your kitten’s head dry. Make sure the rest of the fur has been completely soaked.
Be careful not to get any soap in your kitten’s eyes. Fleas will try to avoid the water and may swarm your kitten’s head, as it is still dry. This is normal and will help you find the fleas when you start removing them.
Brush your cat with the flea comb to easily remove a great number of fleas. Pluck off the fleas with your tweezers if your flea comb misses any. Put any fleas you find in your cup of warm salt water, which will cause them to drown.
Make sure your kitten is warm enough after the bath. Dry it off completely and place it in a warm room. Take the cup of dead fleas and flush them down the toilet to make sure they are gone. If you think any other cats might still have fleas, keep them away from your freshly cleaned kitten.
Cats under 6 weeks of age cannot receive chemical treatments for fleas. Cats aged 14 weeks and older, or which are 2 lbs, may take Comfortis for fleas. Talk with your veterinarian to learn which flea medications might be appropriate for your cat.
Wash your kitten’s bedding on high heat to help kill any fleas that might be hiding. You may want to simply dispose of any old bedding or cloth toys.
Vacuum all rugs and carpets in your home. You may want to sprinkle borax on them before vacuuming. Wash all of your own sheets, blankets and pillows. Fleas can hide in fabric and will need to be removed. If the environment isn’t cleaned properly, your cat will likely become infested again.
Constant scratching may be a sign that your kitten has fleas. Excessive grooming can be another indication that your kitten is suffering from fleas. Run your flea comb through your kitten’s fur occasionally. Drop anything that was collected onto white paper. If you notice small, black specks, this can indicate the presence of fleas.
Bring every person and all pets outside if you use a “fogger” or “bomb” type of pest control. These products are toxic and can kill your pets if exposed directly to them. When looking for any pest control product, find one that is labeled as an “IGR”. This stands for insect growth regulator, and will make it impossible for the fleas in your home to reproduce. If you are using a spray bottle style pest control method, make sure to cover all carpets and rugs. Remember to spray under furniture and rugs as well. Allow the house to fully ventilate and let the insecticide dry completely before letting your pets back into the targeted areas.
