First experience with fleas.

Hi Dale, welcome to TDK. I think what you’ve done sounds good. So many products do not work anymore as fleas have built up a resistance to them. I switched to Advantage II just recently and it works like a dream. Better than more expensive products that I got from my vet even.
I use a spray also in the house that kills the adult flea, larvae and egg. Before you know it, you don’t see fleas anymore. When you vacuum, take the bag or canister outside and dump it after each time. That way you are dumping the insects out and preventing them from getting back into the house. Yes, he’s fine sleeping on your legs. Once you get the meds on your kitten, and the fleas gravitate to him, they will die and not reproduce thus ending the vicious cycle.

Sometimes it’s very difficult to see fleas on your cat. The fur can be very dense, and if it’s dark as well – you may never spot the visitors!

Fortunately (do I mean this?) I react quite noticeably to insect bites, and the first sign tends to be that my ankles and lower legs begin to swell and itch. A quick dose of flea zapper (I use spot-on Frontline) does the trick, and we’re all comfy again.

By the way – cat fleas will bite tasty humans but they cannot breed on us, so don’t worry about being an occasional snack. Just treat the cat and the house. Even an indoor cat should be treated regularly as a precaution, because it’s possible for pests to hitch a ride on a visitor’s clothing.

Good luck!