Do cats get fleas

Answer 1

Yes, cats can indeed catch fleas. Once they go outside they catch it. It depends where abouts they are. If there round about a field or a wood than probally indeed! To get rid of them use frontline and wash your cat regularly anf remove some of them.

Answer 2

No cat is born with fleas. However if the mother cat has fleas they will immediately jump to the new kittens. A vet can recommend a flea medication to give to the mother that will protect both mom and kitten.

Answer 3

Yes, kittens can and do catch fleas, although this doesn't mean that every kitten has fleas. Even if the kitten lives inside, flea eggs and larvae can attach themselves to human clothing and shoes from outside environments or other homes. Be sure to use treatments that help prevent fleas on your kitten - your vet will be able to tell you how often.

Answer 4

No but they could get them from the mother or other pets in the household who have fleas. Consult a vet on what course of action to take as fleas carry diseases that could be harmful to a newborn kitten but, flea treatments such as Frontline and Advantage are much too strong for newborn kittens and puppies.

Answer 5

No, not all cats have fleas. Fleas are just little tiny insects that live on the cat. Most properly cared for cats do not have fleas.

Answer 6

Yes, they are.

Answer 7

All animals can get fleas...

Answer 8

Only if the mother cat has worms.

Answer 9

no