I put Vaseline on my kitten for lice. Is it safe? Did I harm her?

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.

I would not suggest using Vaseline or mineral oil for your cat. These products can contain substances that are harmful when ingested. Your vet should have a product similar to the one you've been buying and if not ask them to order Laxatone. I would only recommend giving your cat VET approved medications and supplements. Human doctors and pharmacists may be well intentioned, but they are not familiar with feline anatomy and what could possibly hurt them. ALWAYS talk to your vet first.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. The good news is that Vaseline isn't toxic, but it will make Joey feel ill. If you see any vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, or lethargy, have him seen by a vet. Best of luck.

Sure you could use vaseline to help soften the debris or warm water and soap work well too. If it becomes a chronic problem some older kitties benefit from a a sanitary clip (especially if long haired) to keep the hair shorter in this area so fecal material has less to stick too. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

It looks like flea infestation. you definitely cannot use hydrogen peroxide or Dettol to treat it, not only it will not solve the problem it is very dangerous for the kittens. you need to buy a spray called Frontline which is the only safe product to kill fleas for their age, you can find it at any vet clinic.

Oh that's not good! If it's a topical medication, wash it off now and monitor your kitten for signs of toxicity. Signs include tremors, excessive drooling, ear twitching, vomiting, or diarrhea, take her into a vet immediately. Best of luck.

A small thread shouldn’t cause a problem - damage can occur when a long piece of string or thread is ingested that gets stuck along the way. Vaseline is not necessarily toxic but I wouldn’t recommend giving any more even if Leon ingests more string. Vaseline is unlikely to help move anything through the gastrointestinal tract.