new kitten- flea and worm treatment questions

sheeshshe · Aug 1, 2015

we just brought home a kitten and the rescue said that he had capstar last week. do I need to treat him again or with something else? I have another cat as well.

Also, he was wormed once and is due for his next treatment on tuesday. do I treat him and my other cat as well just in case he passes anything along to my cat? or will nothing pass on since he's had one treatment and eggs wouldn't have hatched yet? how does this work? thanks!

kitty was a baby of a feral mama, so I am not sure what to expect health wise. is there a bigger risk for FIV etc? I didn't think of this until just now and I am worried a little bit.

stephenq · Aug 1, 2015

sheeshshe said:
we just brought home a kitten and the rescue said that he had capstar last week. do I need to treat him again or with something else? I have another cat as well.

Also, he was wormed once and is due for his next treatment on tuesday. do I treat him and my other cat as well just in case he passes anything along to my cat? or will nothing pass on since he's had one treatment and eggs wouldn't have hatched yet? how does this work? thanks!

kitty was a baby of a feral mama, so I am not sure what to expect health wise. is there a bigger risk for FIV etc? I didn't think of this until just now and I am worried a little bit.

Capstar should have killed all the fleas.

You shouldn't have to deworm the other cats.

Was the kitten not tested for FIV & FeLV? That would be standard at any shelter.

sheeshshe · Aug 1, 2015

he was not tested. they have a colony of feral cats that this kitten came from. I just got a message from them, and they said that they don't test all the cats because of cost, but they monitor the colony and some of the cats from the colony have been tested and it is negative. and that the odds are slim that he has it.

catwoman707 · Aug 1, 2015

FIV in a young kitten is HIGHLY unlikely, as it is extremely rare for a mom to pass on to her kittens.

FELV is another story and can very well pass to her babies.

Never too young to test for felv btw.

Capstar is only good for the adult fleas that are on him at the time the pill is given, but fleas can hop right back on him from the environment he was in as well as the eggs/larvae hatching.

He needs to be flea treated with a topical med.

Yes, he needs his 2nd deworming, but wouldn't bother worming the other cat.

stephenq · Aug 1, 2015

sheeshshe said:
he was not tested. they have a colony of feral cats that this kitten came from. I just got a message from them, and they said that they don't test all the cats because of cost, but they monitor the colony and some of the cats from the colony have been tested and it is negative. and that the odds are slim that he has it.

I would disagree with them. FIV is not easy to catch so one might have it and another not. They should raise their adoption fees by the cost of the test imo. In any case, you should seriously consider asking your vet to test your kitten so you have the peace of mind. Coming from a colony of ferals doesn't bring me peace of mind regarding this issue.

Columbine · Aug 1, 2015

An FIV/FeLV test really is essential. Both diseases are manageable, but early diagnosis can make a world of difference. I had many FIV+ cats before effective treatment was available. Its not an experience I'd wish on anyone. Get him tested at the first opportunity.

Its wonderful that you've taken on a feral baby :clap:

sheeshshe · Aug 1, 2015

thank you so much! I will get him tested for sure. I would like to know, and since it is a vital thing to know, it is important to me. my kitty at home wasn't tested because we got him from my hubbys boss at work. and I've always wondered and worried about it. he is indoor only and 4 years old. I would like to think that it would show by now. but when he was younger he had some issues with his lip swelling and I thought maybe it was that, but turns out he just kept chewing on sharp stuff.

Columbine · Aug 1, 2015

FIV/FeLV is far less likely (though not impossible) with cats who've always been indoor only and that haven't had access to unknown cats. We would always test any cat from a stray/feral background, but don't feel the same need when going to a breeder

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