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Kittens sleeping after flea treatment
dollymarie
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So I flea'd both my kittens today (they're about 5 months old) as they're now both spayed/neutered and chipped.
They've been going outside and using the cat flap, so I thought it was about time, in case they came into contact with any other cats.
I flea'd them about half 3, and they went back outside for a bit, but then they both came in and fell asleep on the bed.
I've just woken them up now for some food, but they've eaten that and are dozing again.
They had advocate which I got from the vets given to them.
Is it normal for them to be so sleepy after flea treatment. They haven't been flea'd since I got them back at the end of July, as they weren't going out until this week properly. Before that their rescue Mum had done it (they were 9 weeks and 12 weeks when I got them)
I guess I just want some reassurance that they aren't ill and it's just a side effect of the flea stuff. First time cat Mummy you see
They've been going outside and using the cat flap, so I thought it was about time, in case they came into contact with any other cats.
I flea'd them about half 3, and they went back outside for a bit, but then they both came in and fell asleep on the bed.
I've just woken them up now for some food, but they've eaten that and are dozing again.
They had advocate which I got from the vets given to them.
Is it normal for them to be so sleepy after flea treatment. They haven't been flea'd since I got them back at the end of July, as they weren't going out until this week properly. Before that their rescue Mum had done it (they were 9 weeks and 12 weeks when I got them)
I guess I just want some reassurance that they aren't ill and it's just a side effect of the flea stuff. First time cat Mummy you see
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Do they walk fine? Do they start nodding off while they walk?
They walked in from the bedroom (they got off the bed ok) fine when they came to get food. It's only a one bed flat, so they didn't have far to come.
Went in to wake them up, gave them both a stroke, asked them if they wanted some food, came back, rattled the food bowls, and they appeared to eat like they normally would.
I'd keep a close eye on them and call the vet if worried
The other 2 cats were fine and Bernard has never reacted to advocate before. Maybe that time, I actually managed to get most of it on him.
It's very worrying when cats act out of character and I keep a close eye on Bernard and am determined to be more vigilant since my Tabitha died last year - I had failed to act or react to (or even notice) any warning signs of her illness she had been exhibiting. If Bernard is also sleepy next time, then I will attribute it to the flea treatment and ask the vet for advice about future treatment.
I was very anxious all day as today was the first time I had left the cat flap open whilst I went to work. Got home to find muddy footprints everywhere (rained on and off all day) Dave the kitten in the house, and Lola the kitten sat on the doorstep waiting for me. She was very chatty so I think she missed me!
Micky1, would be interested in what the vet says if you wouldn't mind coming back and posting.
I've used advocate as I know it's one of the best, I always get really badly bitten by fleas when I've been exposed to them, so am trying to avoid that.
Glad Bernard is ok again as well MarellaK
It's exciting and stressful being a first time cat owner. I remember how anxious I was when my Tabitha started using the cat flap for the first time when I was out and I agree about the problem with dirty paws everywhere
You seem to be very caring and conscientious and I hope you have many years of joy with your little cats.
I have had cats continuously for many many years and have never suffered personally from the effects of fleas. But this year they seem to be everywhere. I have spent a fortune on various treatments for the house but to no avail. My cats have been on frontline extra, from the vets, for a few years now and I wonder if a change might be helpful? My eldest cat is 20, so want to be extra careful what I treat her with. My neutered tom is 10.