Orange Fleas On Kittens

Check for flea feces or flea dirt.

Orange fleas on kittens. Unchecked infestations of fleas can actually cause anemia from blood loss. Shake the dirt from the comb and her fur onto the white sheet so you can see the black specks. The citrus oil can be applied to the pet and any affected household areas. If you can grab these fleas with your fingers or tweezers drop them into a cup of hot soapy water.

To distinguish normal dirt from flea feces sprinkle a little water over the specks. Fleas are tiny insects that bite and cause itchy skin. 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. This home remedy for dogs using orange peels to make an oil is a less expensive and universal way to eliminate fleas.

Do not use this remedy on cats because the oil can be harmful to their skin. Comb out the fleas while the fur is damp. To help the fleas stick to the comb coat it with a natural vegetable oil as needed. Yes they are fleas.

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. Place the kitten on a warm soft towel and use a flea comb to find any remaining fleas on its coat. If it s flea dirt the black specks will turn red brown or orange with a halo effect. If you find a flea on the comb dip the comb into the bowl of alcohol to kill the flea.

Fill a bowl with grain alcohol such as vodka. Flea medications can be costly or full of toxins. I would go to the vet and see what.