Fleas are the worst enemy your cat can have. She scratches vigorously, bites her skin, and ingests the fleas that turn into tapeworms and her anxiety soars. Fleas cause vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, loss of fur, and weight loss. Cats are warm-blooded and fleas need heat and humidity to survive.
So they set up housing under your cat's fur sucking her blood and then more fleas multiply. There are literally hundreds of fleas crawling on your cat's skin, biting continuously. Fleas are worse in the humid climates and can survive year around. Home remedies for getting rid of fleas is a safe and healthy approach for your pet, family, lawn and your home. Fleas cause serious problems for your cat if they're not taken care of.
There are several different spot on vials on the market, but they are loaded with pesticides. The pesticides in the vials can cause serious side effects and organ problems. Some brands burn their skin and cause inflammation and infection. Apply Aloe Vera Gel to the effected area and Triple Antibiotic Ointment twice daily until it is healed. Give your cat one half adult dosage of Colloidal Silver in a syringe twice daily for 5-7 days.
You might also notice scratches and scabs on your cat which is caused from all the itching. The Aloe Vera will soothe the effected area and your cat will heal up in no time. There are natural products that are safe for your cat and home such as Cedar Oil. It is available in a spray at Natural Wonder.
Mist your pet with it, then run a flea comb through her to spread it and repeat if necessary. You will also need to free your home of fleas. Vacuum carpet and furniture, sprinkle Borax on the carpet and furniture, grind it in and leave it.
Borax will kill the fleas by dehydrating them. Make sure you cover crevices and cracks. Wash all the bedding and spray cedar oil in the pet's area. To treat the lawn, you will need a stronger dilution of Cedar Oil which is available at your local feed and seed store. Spray your yard, garden and around the perimeters of your house. Keeping the outside treated helps to keep fleas out of your house.
Natural home remedies for getting rid of fleas are the safest way to treat your cat. Her coat will start to look much better and she will feel great.
