How to rid a kitten of fleas

Fleas – a small wingless insects that live on the skin of the animal and feed on blood. Cats that have contact with individuals living on the street, they are fairly common. In one animal can live up to 200 parasites. But if the adult cats they bring only physical suffering, the fleas, the kitten can be dangerous for life, therefore, they need to get rid of.

You will need

• - flea shampoo;
• - tar soap.

Instruction

1. In selling, there are special shampoos with the addition of components that destroy fleas. If you are going to use them for the kitten, keep in mind that the tool should be adapted under young age, otherwise a large dose of toxins is able to win not only fleas, but also to poison the baby.
2. The old and proven method that helps get the fleas in a kitten, which includes bathing with tar soap. Coal-tar soap can be purchased in pharmacies, and it is several times cheaper than a fancy shampoo. To destroy fleas, it is necessary to thoroughly wet the coat and the undercoat of the animal, and then lather it, down to the skin. Special attention should be paid to the abdomen and the back, since that is where fleas congregate in especially large numbers. After that, it is desirable to hold the animal in a tub or basin for at least five minutes, and then rinse thoroughly with soap.
3. Removing fleas is a long process, so be prepared for the fact that after the first swim can be new instances of parasites because the skin are the eggs of fleas. In order to reduce this probability, after bathing, put the animal on a dark cloth and carefully comb out the hair comb. On the black cloth combed the eggs of fleas are visible to the naked eye.
4. After bathing, to prevent the emergence of new parasites can be worn on special kitten flea collar. He scares the adults of parasites and is valid up to three months. If the animal is walking on the street, such a collar is simply necessary.
5. Be sure to thoroughly wash bedding where the kitten slept, or replace it with a new one. Remain on the fabric the larvae and eggs of fleas.