I just a few minutes ago found a very very young kitten,I guess its around 8 weeks old(judging by teeth if judging by size maybe 6 weekish).It seems so be riddled with fleas and its belly seems possibly have to worms(belly seems a little hard and extended)In addition I have 4 indoor cats but I don't really want to expose them if I can help it to the kitten,specially since 1 of them is deadly allergic to flea bites(her skin will turn bright red she will be a bloody mess where she will try to rip her fur out and eventually will go into shock).
I don't have a spare room or garage where I can seperate the kitten.
I don't know if she (I think) is old/big enought to put Frontline on her or Advantage,also neither one will work tight away.This time of night I do not have access to a vet except Emergency room for animals.
Aside from this the kitten seems alert feisty and is interested in wet food.
I also gave it some nutra cal(a high calorie gel designed for cats that for various reason need supplement).
I have heard about washing cats and kittens in dawn dishsoap to kill fleas,but I am leary of doing this due to potential heat loss etc. for such a young kitten.
So what other ideas are out there?
Thanks
kat
I don't have a spare room or garage where I can seperate the kitten.
I don't know if she (I think) is old/big enought to put Frontline on her or Advantage,also neither one will work tight away.This time of night I do not have access to a vet except Emergency room for animals.
Aside from this the kitten seems alert feisty and is interested in wet food.
I also gave it some nutra cal(a high calorie gel designed for cats that for various reason need supplement).
I have heard about washing cats and kittens in dawn dishsoap to kill fleas,but I am leary of doing this due to potential heat loss etc. for such a young kitten.
So what other ideas are out there?
Thanks
kat