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My 8-day-old kitten has yellow bugs. Is it lice? How to treat?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 days old | 0.51 lbs

I have a kitten I’m hand rearing he’s 8 days old. He apparat to have these small little light yellow mites on him. Someone suggested walking dandruff. Would you say it’s this and how do I treat them? Would frontline spray work?

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Dr. Strydom, DVM

Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 4, 2019

It is probably lice. At 8 days old you really need to be careful what you use and how much of it. Frontline Spray will kill lice - spray it on a cotton ball and wipe it over the kitten; do not saturate him. Lice are easy to kill but you may have to do this a few times to get rid of all of them because you can't saturate the kitten. I would only use it once every few days. Honestly, it is best to work with a local vet so you don't overdose him but if you want to try the spray that is up to you.
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