I bought a flea comb at the recommendation of some folks here for the 2 week old kittens we've got and I have to say even though it should be a simple thing to use - I'm having trouble.
I had a bowl of water with some soap in it and I started combing the kits. I only found 3 fleas (I know - one is enough to get things rolling) and I did comb out some eggs. Problem is I then dip the comb in the water and the little buggers won't come off it. They won't drown! So I started wiping the comb off with a wet papertowel to get the eggs and fleas off, but I don't want them crawling off the papertowels.
Also - should I be brushing the kits with these combs wet? Is the intent to actually give them a "mini" bath using the comb wet and with soap on it? then comb them with just water to get rid of the soap?
I gave up for now. Got a bunch of eggs off the kits and the 3 fleas. I figured I'd let them rest a bit then try again and this time after I comb each one I want to move them to a new bed so I want to make sure I get every single flea.
Also - should I be brushing the kits with these combs wet? Is the intent to actually give them a "mini" bath using the comb wet and with soap on it? then comb them with just water to get rid of the soap?
I gave up for now. Got a bunch of eggs off the kits and the 3 fleas. I figured I'd let them rest a bit then try again and this time after I comb each one I want to move them to a new bed so I want to make sure I get every single flea.