The ideal body temperature of the cat, it is known, is around 38 – 38.5 degrees, and is therefore higher, as well as compared to ours. This feline characteristic therefore makes the body (and hair) of the cat the favorite place where fleas and ticks find accommodationcausing ailments ranging from simple scratching to the more serious blood infection.
A discourse, this, which is even more valid when the cat is small, that is when the immune defenses are not fully formed and the puppy must be preserved from the onset of diseases to guarantee him a healthy and happy life.
This is why it is important to use the best flea for small cat: but how do you choose? And what characteristics should products that kill fleas have? Let’s find out together in this article.
Which pesticide for small kittens?
Before starting to see which are the best antiparasitic products for small cats, it is good to make a clarification: most of the medicated products against fleas and ticks, in fact, contain toxic substances which are very harmful (if not fatal) for puppies. This is why it is very important, before buying one, to hear the opinion of a specialist to understand which brand and which quality of flea protection for small cats to take: a choice that will vary based on the puppy’s age and weight.
Some say it’s a good idea to focus on removing parasites from your cat using non-aggressive methods and then getting rid of any bugs that are still in the house to prevent further possible flea infestations.
However, a speech of this type is especially true for newborns: in this case, in fact, the fleas can be removed with a special comb, with very narrow teeth that eliminate adult insects.
When can puppies be flea-repellent?
In order to be able to administer other medications, the cat must have at least eight weeksthus making sure that the drugs administered (the same ones that can also eradicate the larvae) are not harmful to the kitten’s health.
Which pesticide for small kittens?
Lo spot on
Without a doubt, the spot on for cats appears among the first anti-fleas for small cats: it is a very simple remedy to use, as it consists of a pipette with a facilitated opening system whose content apply to the nape of the cat after spreading the hair.
The liquid contained therein could annoy the cat, which will tend to lick itself or to lick another cat in the house: in this case, it is good to consider dividing the cats for a period of time.
Shampoo antipulci
Antiparasitic shampoos, on the other hand, are mainly useful for puppies as they get them used to contact with water.
Usually shampoos are used monthly and you need to pay attention to the methods of use indicated on the packaging and the aggressiveness of the product, which is why it is important consult your vet in the choice.
The flea collar
Finally, there is the flea collar for small cats (also called collar), which consists of a real collar, with insecticide capable of defeating fleas and ticks, which surrounds the animal’s neck and closes thanks to a mechanism that does not allow it to escape.
Tablets
There is a wide range of flea products on the market. They are less toxic to cats and humans. The only drawback is that, as long as the product works, the flea or tick must first act on the pet, so this does not protect him from diseases transmitted by them.
Always seek veterinary advice before using any product!
The natural anti-flea for small cats
Finally, for those who want to opt for natural remedies, these are very suitable for small cats precisely for the reason that we explained just above: some flea remedies for small cats on the market risk being excessively aggressive for the health of the puppy.
In this case, therefore, you can opt for the vaselineto be applied in drops every time a flea is seen walking on the body of the kitten to immobilize it and remove it more easily, or the alcoholequally effective product that will not harm the pet’s skin.
L’apple cider vinegarhowever, does not serve to completely eliminate fleas, but to remove them: to do this, just mix apple cider vinegar with water in a ratio of 2 to 1 and sprinkle the cat’s hair with this solution, reapplying the solution after three days.
I baths with water (tepid) and salt they are used to soften the skin and prepare the cat for water, to then massage it with a special bubble bath for puppies, paying attention to the eyes and mucous membranes. Finally, the cat should be brushed with a specific flea comb.
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Article reviewed by:
Francesco Reina
Veterinary assistant