I've given advantage to mothers (which according to jan one can buy over the counter now at some pet stores) and washed newbies with Ivory soap (jan- julia swears by Ivory and it did work back when I was doing all the foster care and dealt with fleas, ringworm etc). Of course I had to be diligent with treating my cats, all bedding, floors, baseboards etc for a couple months... KIM! AVOID Flea infestation at all costs! It will take over your house! And they carry those icky tape worms... the ones that have mouths you can see ya know! And lest I forget, Bravo for your bravery! Is Tabitha now seething with jealousy? Any way you can get that one kitten back?