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Oh shit fleas

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Ohnocats · 01/11/2024 21:48

Adopted two kittens last week but realised they have fleas and I've definitely seen one crawling one of the kittens. DC has what looks like a couple of bites on the ankle.

AIBU to be absolutely sickened by the thoughts of a flea infestation. It's triggering my anxiety so badly and my skin is crawling. Ordered flea spot on and household flea spray. What on earth do I do? 😧

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Ohnocats · 01/11/2024 21:56

Thanks. My skin is crawling just thinking about it🤢

Off to the vets tomorrow. They are rescue kittens and I'm sorely regretting this now.

I've ordered Indorex, do I just spray this everywhere and anywhere? Feel like I want to burn down the house (removing DC and kittens of course).

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MereDintofPandiculation · 01/11/2024 21:56

When you're combing, pay special attention to the back of the neck, because the kitten can't reach that, and just above the tail, where they seem to congregate.

I once cleared a flat of fleas by the simple method of walking round bare legged when I came in from work, picking the fleas off my legs as they landed and dropping them into soapy water. First night I got over 70; it only took a week to clear the lot. So don't panic, it's a manageable problem.

MereDintofPandiculation · 01/11/2024 21:52

Get a nit comb (one of the plastic two sided ones) and a small bowl or glass of slightly soapy water. Comb each kitten (fine teeth side of comb) for 5 or 10 minutes, repeatedly checking the comb and dropping any fleas into the water where they will drown. Do this a couple of times a day until you're not collecting any more fleas.

For the bites, Savlon provides some relief, but best of all is Afterbite.

dementedpixie · 01/11/2024 21:51

What flea treatment?
Have they seen a vet yet?
I've only ever used flea treatment from the vet. Over the counter stuff isn't always safe/doesn't always work

Scutterbug · 01/11/2024 21:51

Get flea treatment direct from their vet, they give treatments that work better than shop bought ones. Then use indorex as it works really well x

ZeroFucksGivenToday · 01/11/2024 21:49

Order Indorex from Amazon on same day delivery, spray everything.

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