Fleas!

[iamiam]

We have a kitten, she hasn’t been outside yet but I have picked her up today to find about 5 fleas under her! I’m now worrying about an infestation.. We are a bit late with the flea treatment as we forgot and I didn’t think it was that much of a problem since she wasnt out yet.

Best flea advice please?! I have no idea how she even got them!

[dementedpixie]

I'd get a vet flea treatment. You can bring fleas in with you or if you've had animals in the past then the eggs can lay dormant for months

[iamiam]

She has a vet treatment that I have given her today or do you mean for the house?

[Lynne1Cat]

Treat the cat, and you need to treat the house as well. Indorex is good (from the vet). You need to do all carpets, skirtings, cat bed, settees/anywhere that the cat goes or where any previous cat or dog has been

[dementedpixie]

I meant for her. If you think the house is infested then indorex spray is supposed to be good. What did the vet give you?

[iamiam]

Oh god I am going to be pulling out sofas and stuff all night arent I! Nightmare. Thanks for the advice, sending DH out for indorex from pets at home now

[Aprilshowersinaugust]

For tonight fill lots of shallow bowls with hot water and Fairy.
Fleas love a hot soak!!
Nit comb dkitten over a sink of water is good also!

[iamiam]

Vet gave us advocate

[iamiam]

Will do the hot bowls when kids are in bed

[bobstersmum]

The best thing you can do once you've treated the cat is hoover every single day, more than once if you can, especially in nooks and crannies! If still worried, indorex is fab.

[iamiam]

So.. update... my hoover just broke

[bobstersmum]

Oh no!