Fleas are common parasites of dogs, cats and other household pets. These tiny, wingless insects live their entire lives on their hosts, sucking their blood and irritating them to no end. Here are some natural remedies you can use to get rid of fleas on cats without bathing with harmful chemicals of any kind.Flea bites can be very irritating to your pet and can cause a lot of itching. Your cat may start to scratch itself excessively because of fleas. This can result in skin lesions and sores that can be very painful and embarrassing for you to look at. Learn how to use home remedies for fleas on cats, to treat your pets naturally.

Natural Remedy For Fleas On Cats

Get your cat used to being doused with water

Before you administer the flea shampoo, you need to wet your cat with water. This will help the shampoo penetrate and stick to their fur. Do not use hot water because it can burn your cat’s skin and make them uncomfortable. Use lukewarm water instead, which is much more comfortable for them and also easier for you to handle.

Once you have thoroughly wetted your cat with lukewarm water, apply a small amount of flea shampoo onto their neck area and rub it into their fur before slowly moving upward toward the head until all of their body has been covered in suds. Make sure that there are no telltale spots left out where fleas may still be hiding!

Your cat may not enjoy this process but make sure they get thoroughly wet by using plenty of soap while gently massaging them until they feel smooth instead of sticky from all that soapy residue (which would mean less chance for any potential parasites).

I would recommend using a mild shampoo for cats.

As you probably know, cats are very sensitive to chemicals. Therefore, I would recommend using a mild shampoo for cats. You can also use a non-irritating shampoo as well. This will help prevent skin irritation and make your cat feel better.

For example, there are several natural flea shampoos that are designed for dogs but can be used on cats too! You can purchase these at your local pet store or online at Amazon or other online stores such as Chewy (my favorite place to buy pet products). If you want to find some good options then check out my article on How To Choose The Best Cat Shampoo here: https://www.purinspirementalskincareguide/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-cat-shampoo/.

When the cat is completely wet, begin to rub the shampoo into their fur

Once your cat is completely wet, begin to rub the shampoo into their fur. Massage the shampoo into their skin until it is completely covered. Be especially careful to get the shampoo into the fur behind their ears, as well as behind any untrimmed nails.

Take special care to get the shampoo into the fur, and behind any untrimmed nails too.

When bathing your cat, make sure you get the shampoo into the fur and behind any untrimmed nails.

You will find that as you massage the fleas out of the cats fur, they will appear on top of the water

The next step is to remove the fleas from the water. This can be a difficult task if your cat is not calm. You will find that as you massage the fleas out of the cats fur, they will appear on top of the water and make it easier for you to see them.

To keep your cat relaxed while performing this procedure, place her in a separate room away from any family members or pets. Make sure she has some water and food available as well as a soft bed to lie in. The best way to get rid of those pesky fleas is by using a flea comb (available at most pet stores). By brushing gently through their fur, any eggs or larvae should come off easily with each stroke along with any adult insects trapped between their hair shafts!

Leave the shampoo on while you brush your cat with a flea comb

• Use a flea comb to remove the fleas and eggs. While your cat is sitting in the tub, use a flea comb to brush through his fur and remove any adult fleas or their eggs that you can see. Combs are inexpensive and can be found at any pet store or online. This is an important step because even if you kill all the adult fleas on your cat, there may still be eggs hatching for another day or two after treatment.
• Comb carefully around sensitive areas such as ears and hindquarters to make sure that no parasites were missed during grooming. If you find some hidden pests, treat them with more shampoo or cream as needed until all visible signs of infestation have been removed from your cat’s coat.

Then leave the shampoo on for a maximum of 10 minutes (do not exceed 10 minutes) before washing off with clean warm water.

• Apply the shampoo to clean, dry fur and massage it into the cat’s coat.
• Leave the shampoo on for a maximum of 10 minutes (do not exceed 10 minutes) before washing off with clean warm water.
• Rinse your cat thoroughly under warm running water to remove all traces of soap and leave its skin squeaky clean. Use a flea comb or pet slicker brush to remove any remaining fleas that may be clinging to your cat’s fur after rinsing it off with water.
• Dry your pet with a towel so they don’t get cold while you’re working away at removing those persistent little critters from their fur!

Your cats fur should be flea free after this

You should be able to tell if the fleas are gone by the next day, but it’s important that you don’t stop there. If you’re not sure, repeat the process once more.

This method may not work on kittens under three months old because their immune systems are too weak—if this is a concern for your cat, talk to your vet about using a specially formulated shampoo that can kill fleas without hurting them. When using this shampoo (which should be labeled “for cats” on its packaging), be sure that it is appropriate for their age and weight range first!