Hey there, I have a cat and we just learned that she has fleas. Now I was looking for an effective method to kill fleas on my cat. This article will help you getting rid of fleas on your cat. Here aresome home remedies which can be tried out to get rid of fleas on cats. Okay, so you have cats and they are dealing with fleas. Rats! But don’t despair… it’s easy to get rid of fleas in your house! There are a number of home remedies you can use which will not only eliminate your flea infestation but also help keep them at bay in the future. You’ve read the articles and scratched your pet numerous times, only to find that it really isn’t working. You’re running out of options and don’t know what else you can do to get rid of those fleas. You might be asking yourself “is there a home remedy for fleas?” I have good news for you, there are many available that are very effective and easy to use. This article will focus on the top home remedies for fleas. We’ve prepared a list of the best home remedies for your cat’s flea problem. If you have a pet at home, you know that fleas can be a real pain and not just because they bite. Getting rid of these little pests can be a real problem, with several thousand creatures moving from one pet to another in no time at all and reproducing like rabbits – or should I say rats? This makes it even more important to get back to nature, take a look at what’s all around us and find out how we can use it – without buying some new fancy chemical product – to get rid of these little buggers.
Home Remedies To Kill Cat Fleas
Introduction
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Treat The Cat With A Topical Flea Dip
After you have applied the topical flea dip, it is important to follow up with a shampoo and conditioner. This will help remove any residue left behind by the topical flea dip. Use a water-based shampoo and rinse thoroughly to avoid any irritation or dryness on your cat’s skin.
- You can use a gentle human shampoo such as Dove or Suave for this purpose.
- You may also want to consider using petroleum jelly or olive oil instead of regular shampoo if you are concerned about stripping your pet’s hair of essential oils that keep it healthy and strong!
Apply Essential Oils To Your Cat’s Fur
Essential oils are another great way to kill fleas. Cats do not have a strong sense of smell, so it’s important to use essential oils in moderation and dilute them before you apply them to your cat’s fur.
In addition to killing fleas, essential oils can also be used as repellents or preventative measures against future flea infestations.
There are countless types of essential oils that can repel or kill fleas on cats including citronella, lemongrass, lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus oil among others.
Feed Your Cat Garlic Powder
If you want to keep your cat free of fleas, garlic powder is a great way to do it. Garlic has been used as a natural flea repellent for centuries, and it’s easy to see why: the chemical compounds in garlic are toxic to fleas. In this article we’ll discuss why garlic is so effective at keeping your cat free from pesky parasites, how much garlic powder to use on your cat and where you can get some yourself.
The first step in using garlic powder effectively is making sure that your cat eats enough of it. The general rule of thumb is about 1/4 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight for an average-sized adult animal (about 30 grams). If you don’t know how much that is in terms of actual dried cloves or even fresh whole bulbs, just pick up a bottle at the store or ask someone who works there!
For some added protection against various other pests like ticks (which are attracted by warmth) try mixing some cayenne pepper into the fur before brushing; although not necessary if only dealing with fleas this helps reduce shedding which can lead to allergic reactions on humans as well as irritate sensitive skin if not properly prepared beforehand.”
Use Vinegar On Your Carpets And Upholstery
Vinegar is a natural flea repellent, and can also be used to treat cat fleas on carpets, upholstery, and bedding. To use vinegar as a treatment:
- Mix 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
- Spray the mixture onto your cat’s bedding and carpets after vacuuming them thoroughly. Let this sit for an hour before vacuuming again (to ensure that all the treatments have been absorbed into the fibers). Repeat after 2 weeks if necessary.
Alternatively, you can add some white vinegar to your washing machine when washing your pet’s bedding or any other pieces of clothing that may have been touched by fleas or their eggs/larvae (e.g., blankets). You should also consider adding about ½ cup of white vinegar per load when doing laundry as well – it will help kill any remaining ticks/mites on clothing!
Use Diatomaceous Earth Where Fleas Dwell
Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic, natural product that can be used to kill fleas. It is a powder made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. You can buy it at your local home improvement store or online and use it in many ways to rid your home of fleas.
Diatomaceous earth works by dehydrating the fleas and their eggs, but it also has an additional benefit: It’s abrasive nature also makes it difficult for them to crawl through any cracks or crevices they may try to hide in as they die out. This makes using diatomaceous earth especially effective if you have large cracks or crevices in your home where pets tend to hang out—such as under beds or behind furniture—which can serve as a haven for these pesky pests when they take flight from their primary source of food (your pet).
When applying diatomaceous earth for this purpose, remember that there are two methods: Ingestion and contact absorption. For ingestion purposes (wherein you apply the powder directly onto live insects), make sure not too much gets on your hands because this may cause irritation! If enough does get on your hands though don’t worry; all one needs do is wash thoroughly with soap after handling such material.”
Use Salt On Your Carpets And Linoleum Floors
To kill fleas on your carpets and linoleum floors, sprinkle salt on the affected area. Leave it for 30 minutes, then vacuum it up.
This method works especially well if you have pets that are allergic to flea bites because the salt will dehydrate the insects, but be sure to keep children and animals away from the treated spots until they’ve dried completely.
There’s many ways to treat cat fleas; try some of these remedies.
There are many ways to treat cat fleas, but the most effective are:
- Treating your cat with a topical flea dip
- Applying essential oils to your cat’s fur (eucalyptus and peppermint are good options)
- Feeding your cat garlic powder
- Using vinegar on your carpets and upholstery
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