Oatmeal, as it turns out, is great for all sorts of things. It can help prevent food poisoning, make gravy taste better, and even help you sleep. And soon enough you’ll learn about one of its lesser-known benefits: oatmeal baths for flea prevention in cats. Flea bites are very irritating and, in addition to the itching they cause, they can lead to skin irritation, bacterial infections as well as allergic reactions. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies for fleas and ticks available for cats.

Oatmeal Bath For Cats With Fleas

Introduction

You love your cat, of course. But you probably also don’t want to spend the $50-plus at the vet for a flea bath. You can save yourself some cash (and stress) by giving your kitty an oatmeal bath at home.

Oatmeal baths for cats can help soothe irritated skin.

Oatmeal bath for cats can help soothe irritated skin.

Some cats are more sensitive to flea bites than others, and oatmeal baths may be a good option for those who need a little extra soothing. Oats are anti-inflammatory, which means they can help with any skin irritations caused by fleas. If your cat is really irritated from the bites, you could take him or her to the vet if you have any concerns about infections or allergies.

Oatmeal baths are also useful as preventatives in areas where fleas tend to live (like outside) or when there’s an outbreak of an infestation inside your home, because they will kill the eggs and larvae that remain dormant on carpets, floors and furniture until activated by humidity or warmth from pets’ bodies as they walk over them again later on down the road! They’re also good for putting out before guests get there so people don’t travel around with them unknowingly.”

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (make sure they’re not instant)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (canola is good)
• 1/2 cup baby shampoo or liquid castile soap of your choice—just be sure it’s a gentle one!

Directions

Mix 1 cup of oatmeal with warm water in a large bowl.

Apply the mixture to your cat’s coat, taking care not to get it near their eyes or nose.

Let the mixture soak for about 10 minutes.

Rinse off any excess and repeat as necessary for an especially dirty or flea-infested pet.

A cat who is not in pain from flea bites will be more likely to tolerate a flea bath.

Fleas are tiny bugs that live on cats and other pets. Flea bites can cause discomfort for your cat, and sometimes even pain. If you notice your cat scratching themselves or losing weight, consider scheduling a vet appointment to see if fleas are the culprit.

If you wait too long to treat fleas, they can become resistant to some medications or lay eggs that will be immune to the same treatment in the future.

Conclusion

In addition to using the flea shampoo and collar along with the oatmeal bath, it’s important to get rid of fleas in your home. If you don’t eliminate them from your household, you may end up having to give your cat several baths every week. This is why using an insecticide spray in combination with these methods can be beneficial for both you and your pet.