Can a one-month-old kitten be dewormed externally?

Yes, a one-month-old kitten can be dewormed externally, but it is necessary to carefully choose suitable deworming products to avoid damaging the kitten's skin and respiratory tract. It is recommended to avoid applying the deworming products near the kitten's head, so as not to cause mucosal damage or poisoning due to accidental ingestion.

It is not generally recommended to deworm kittens younger than 6 weeks old externally and internally, but some kittens may infect parasites from the environment or their mother, and it is necessary to use deworming products to kill and remove them.

For one-month-old kittens, you can choose short-acting deworming products. These dewormers work quickly and can achieve good deworming effects in a short period of time. Moreover, they do not stay on the kitten's skin for too long and will not be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin like regular dewormers, so they cause less harm to the kitten's skin and lower the risk of poisoning.

However, as deworming products, they still have a certain irritant effect. Therefore, during use, care should be taken to avoid the kitten's ears, nose, and mouth, as well as any broken skin, to avoid causing excessive irritation. After using the deworming product, it is best to put a collar on the kitten to prevent them from licking the hair and poisoning themselves.

Usually, after one application, all the parasites on the kitten's body will die. Then, you just need to wait for the kitten to reach the appropriate age to use deworming products before starting the regular deworming procedure. If there are still actively reproducing parasites on the body, you can apply another dose four days after the first use or follow the doctor's advice for deworming.