Orange Fleas On Kittens

Comb out the fleas while the fur is damp.

Orange fleas on kittens. Yes they are fleas. If you find a flea on the comb dip the comb into the bowl of alcohol to kill the flea. Flea medications can be costly or full of toxins. To help the fleas stick to the comb coat it with a natural vegetable oil as needed.

To distinguish normal dirt from flea feces sprinkle a little water over the specks. The citrus oil can be applied to the pet and any affected household areas. Fleas are tiny insects that bite and cause itchy skin. This can sometimes be fatal particularly in kittens.

Fleas will move to the driest area of the kitten so it is not unusual to see them swarm to the head and facial area. This home remedy for dogs using orange peels to make an oil is a less expensive and universal way to eliminate fleas. 1 pale gums are a red flag for anemia in kittens and a sign that immediate veterinarian attention is needed. Shake the dirt from the comb and her fur onto the white sheet so you can see the black specks.

The reason they could be orange ish is because they just got done feeding on your cat and their bellie s could be filled with your cats blood. If you can grab these fleas with your fingers or tweezers drop them into a cup of hot soapy water. Unchecked infestations of fleas can actually cause anemia from blood loss. They can lead to skin problems especially in cats with flea allergies and can even cause anaemia blood loss in kittens fleas are most common during the summer months and can be caught from other animals the outdoors or from your home if they ve been brought in on shoes or clothes.

I would go to the vet and see what. Check for flea feces or flea dirt. Do not use this remedy on cats because the oil can be harmful to their skin.