I took two kittens on that hadn't been treated for fleas or worms. They are now 14 weeks and we still have some issues. On the whole they are doing really well but it was a question of regular visits to the vets.

Both internal and external parasites cause more damage than some people realise.

Okay if you are going to go ahead: -

1. Ignore what the breeder has told you (trust me on this one) my two were supposed to have visited the vets checked and sexed. I wanted a male and female I ended up with two males, I think you get the picture.

2. Treat your carpets and the area/bed where the kitten will be sleeping; including the pet carrier.

3. Treat any pets you have at the moment for fleas with Frontline or similar about a day before you get your new arrival.

4. Take the kitten straight to your vet. I registered my two a week or so before the day of arrival and booked them in half an hour after pick-up. So we went straight from the breeder to the vets.

5. Your vet will give you appropriate flea and worming treatment. Don't buy off the shelf stuff, I'm not knocking it but I preferred prescribed stuff under veternary supervision. He/she will advise on timescales too.

That was my course of action and I haven't had a problem with fleas.

Good luck and don't forget to post pictures.

Sue