Home remedies for fleas on cats have become increasingly popular over the past few years.  There has been a tremendous growth in people wanting to try home remedies for fleas on cats and dogs rather than chemicals. If you are thinking of using home remedies for fleas on your cat or dog, it is important that you are aware of the correct way to use them so they are effective and won’t cause any harm to your pet. Fleas on cats and dogs not only cause severe itching but they can also transmit tapeworm, blowfly strike and irritation to both animals and humans. But you don’t always have to run to the vets with flea problems. There are a host of home remedies for fleas which are just as effective if not better than drugs.

Natural Remedies For Fleas On Cats And Dogs

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

• Add 1 part ACV to 5 parts water.
• Spray the solution on your cat or dog with a spray bottle, focusing on their belly and legs where fleas like to hide out.
• Let it dry for about 15 minutes before bathing your pet in warm water, then rinse well with cool or lukewarm water (not hot).

2. Neem Oil

Neem oil is a natural pesticide that can be used to kill fleas. In fact, it is a good alternative to chemical pesticides because it doesn’t have toxic chemicals or side effects. Neem is safe for pets and humans, but not cats or fish. It should be applied on your pet and around the house as well.

3. Baking Soda and Salt

For dogs, you can use a combination of baking soda and salt to make a natural flea remedy.

The baking soda will help dry out the fleas. The salt will dehydrate them.

You’ll need to vacuum the area where your dog frequently lies so that all dead fleas are removed from the carpet or furniture.

4. Lemon spray

Lemon spray: This natural remedy is as simple to prepare as the apple cider vinegar solution. All you need is half a cup of lemon juice and two cups of water, which you combine in a spray bottle and then apply on your pet’s coat. Leave it for 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat 1-2 times per week until there are no more fleas on your furry friend.

5. Rosemary spray

Rosemary Spray:

• What is it? This natural flea repellent can be made by combining fresh rosemary, witch hazel and water in a spray bottle. It should then be stored in the fridge for around 4 days so that the oils from the rosemary infuse into the liquid (refrigeration also slows down any mold growth on your herbs). You’ll need to use a little bit of elbow grease when adding this mixture to your dog’s fur—and ideally do it outside—or else you’ll get some interesting looks from passersby! But don’t worry, once you get past that part of things, your dog will smell great thanks to all those lovely essential oils! If they’re going to be spending more time indoors than usual due to cold weather or other reasons, keep them warm with an electric blanket or heated bed.
• How do I use it? After combing out their fur as best as possible with a slicker brush (see product link below), spray this herbal solution onto their coat while they’re standing still (no running!) so that every last inch gets covered. It may take several applications before seeing results but stick with it because once fleas start dying off one by one everyone will feel better about life again!
• Benefits: Rosemary has been used for centuries as both food and medicine; its leaves have been traditionally used for many ailments including headaches, colds/coughs/bronchitis/chills/flu symptoms; stomach disorders such as bloating or gas pain after meals; nausea due to motion sickness on long journeys; gout attacks in joints resulting from uric acid buildup; shingles outbreaks caused by chickenpox virus reactivation later in life due also known commonly today modern medicine currently recommends taking vitamin C supplements daily along drinking plenty fluids while treating yourself regularly exercise regularly exercising daily helps boost immune system fighting viruses infections bacteria parasites yeast fungi viruses etc..

Natural flea remedies are safer for your pets and better for the environment.

There are a variety of natural remedies for fleas and ticks. The most popular is to use essential oils, which are extracted from plants and flowers. Many people believe that these can be toxic to pets, so it’s important to look up reviews on any product you plan on using before applying it. If the infestation becomes severe, consult your veterinarian as they may recommend a stronger pesticide than conventional methods.