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Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by dao

dao — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:16:19 +0000

Natural?? Get real. You need to take that Kitty to the vet & get some Frontline or something similar.

Fleas will weaken kitty’s immune system and leave the cat more vulnerable to infection and viruses, not to mention the poor cat will be extremely itchy. Cats can also develop a flea allergy and will then have a compounded problem of inflamed skin, weakened immune system, and the buggers.

If the cat has been in your house, or you have been near the cat and then inside your house will need to be treated with INSECTICIDE to remove the fleas inside the house as well. The fleas could have travelled on your clothing to the home.

Fleas are a pain in the a**, but one month of Frontline, vacuuming like crazy all carpets etc, they can be gotten rid of quite easily.

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by mac's mom

mac's mom — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:39:41 +0000

try flea dip at vet, flea collar, or the drops by zodiac.

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by wittygee

wittygee — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:33:47 +0000

I use Frontline or Advantage from the vet. It comes in a small tube that you squeeze on to the back of the neck. Pretty easy to use and safe.

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by KK

KK — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:33:31 +0000

The best way to kill the flea infestation is bathing him in dawn dish washing liquid. When you let the foam set on him for about 5 minutes it will suffocate the fleas.

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by jdoggiep

jdoggiep — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:53:34 +0000

get a spray bottle and fill it with warm water and add a little bit of dish washing detergent like dawn or something. spray the cat thoroughly and then rinse. (warm soapy water will kill adult fleas but not the eggs.) this will not prevent them from coming back though.
i would suggest advantage from your vet though, i have looked for natural ways online and have had no luck.
cute pic!

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by Mutt- •Maltese Mamma Is Back!•

Mutt- •Maltese Mamma Is Back!• — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:50:21 +0000

Newfie got it.

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by alleella

alleella — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:29:29 +0000

bring your cat to the vet and get a flea collar or powder

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by SaveThePits!

SaveThePits! — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:24:35 +0000

Nope- none that work effectively anyway. Get your kitty some frontline from your vet and the problem will be taken care of in 24 hours.

Comment on any natural insecticide to protect oneself from fleas? Relief for the human animal? by johnrjjj2008

johnrjjj2008 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:02:47 +0000

Frequent baths with soapy water should paralyze and remove many fleas. Aromatherapy oils such as cedar, pennyroyal, citronella, lemongrass, rue, eucalyptus have a repellent effect- can be diluted in carrier oil and applied to man and animal or are available in various commercial products. Diatomaceous earth (made from fine fossilized remains of diatoms- hard-shelled algae) or a mild pyrethrum (from chrysanthemum flowers) dust are good control measures in the home. A flea trap with a lamp and glue pads can be purchased, or a small lamp placed directly over a bowl of soapy water will attract, trap, and drown them. —As for internal controls there are drugs for animals such as Program and Capstar that can kill/prevent fleas but little to no scientific evidence exists- nor have I seen in personal experience- much benefit from the consumption of garlic (fresh, cooked, or in tablets) or zinc supplements in repelling fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers or anything else.

Comment on Is there any way I can get rid of fleas on my cat?! HELP? by IS YOUR NEWF GELLIN'?

IS YOUR NEWF GELLIN'? — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:21:37 +0000

Natural flea control= Fleas. They do not work. Pony up some $$ and get Advantage. It is safe and works very well. If you don’t gethtme under control, the cat will get tapewprms, and you will need another chemical to treat that.

And that cat is not any more furry than any other.