[Plantylala]

Has anyone any information about putting diatomaceous earth on kittens 10 weeks old for prevention of fleas? I also would like to know how much Advantage flea drops is suggested for 10-12 week old kittens. These are ferel and wouldn't attempt to bathe them. Thanks

[mymemine]

I used Advantage flea drops without a problem or haring the kiten, worked good

[wildandblue]

I don't like using chemicals on really young animals. Have you tried garlic? You can chop it, cook in a few T of butter like 40 sec. in the microwave, then spread on some soft bread, or mix it with smelly food like a can of tunafish. The fleas will flee!

[MEDIstaff4u]

There are several types of flea meds u can get for kittens that are designed for kittens. There are a few that you can put on them even as young as a few days old. I think someone told me Adams has a product for young kittens.

[mango06]

I just made a flea discovery that blows my mind. Vitamin E oil. You can buy it at any supermarket, it's totally natural, and not in any way harmful. Plus, it kills fleas on contact. I literally put some on my kitten this morning, because she has so many bites, and this evening I found maybe 6 fleas on her, where before I was finding 20 to 30 every few hours. It soothes her itching, too, so she doesn't scratch the crap out of herself. Just a few minutes ago, I saw a flea on her, and put a drop of oil on, and it was dead. Or, at least, it wasn't moving, and was easily removed, and flushed.
Those flea combs are great, too. The best way I've found is to stand over a sink, keep the water running, and comb the kitten over it; the fleas fall off the comb, and into the running water, and get washed away. It's important to pour something in after, though, like detergent or hand soap, other wise the little monsters will just hop right back out again.