Quote Originally Posted by cassiesmom
Kater ... since you've already removed fleas from baby kitty - how do you treat a kitten that small for fleas so your other cat doesn't catch them?
Good question. She is really too young for anything beyond fleacombing. However, if she had a very serious infestation (to the point of anemia) there is probably something I could do about it.

Right now she is quarantined away from my other animals and I always wash my hands before and after handling her. I am still finding a few adult fleas because there is nothing preventing the eggs from hatching, so I will just have to continue with combing for now. It is a fairly effective method for her at this size and flea load, and I should be able to keep up with them.

When she is a bit older I will probably bathe her in a non-antibacterial citrus-based dishsoap (like Dawn) to kill the fleas, but since she cannot completely regulate her body temperature yet I do not want to risk chilling her.

She's doing well today. She's right on track with her eating and pooping! I'm excited to weigh her tonight and see how much she's gained.

Still working on a name to pay tribute to Jen's Teena.