Fleas: the uphill battle of every pet owner
Every cat owner has an extreme disgust against these bloodsucking creepy parasites. This war against fleas is epic and fragmentary, yet every cat owner fights their own respective battles.
Anyone who owns a cat has faced the uphill battle against trying to keep their cats or kittens against flea attacks, a task that has verified to be simpler said than done. Yet fleas are a massive trouble for pets.
4 best flea control for cats
The following are some of the best weapons to keep fleas at bay. There are 3 stages, these include a battle against these insects, the outdoor environment and finally the home. All the below mentioned weapons really works, and is safe for the owner, the cat as well as the environment. Some of the most effective natural flea control for cats includes:
1. Flea combs: this is one of the most effective weapons to fight against fleas. While using a flea comb always keep a bowl of soapy water solution just nearby for dipping the comb in. The pesky insects will breathe their last in the dish containing the soapy water. For best results, use a flea comb on the fur of the cat when it is asleep as it becomes easier to groom them.
2. Baking soda and salt: another effective flea control for cats is baking soda and salt. The former helps in killing the existing fleas while the latter by dehydration helps in killing the flea eggs. One can either sprinkle baking powder or salt or both in their carpeting. Leave it for at least 12 hours prior to vacuuming. Alternatively one can also sprinkle their cat with baking soda. However, one must be cautious as to prevent the powder from getting into the cat's eyes as it will burn.
3. Garlic: not every natural flea control method is safe for cats. Garlic is one of the most popularly used flea preventives. Garlic as a flea repellent is a chemical-free, natural way to ward off fleas from cats as well as the home.
4. Nematodes: nematodes have proven beneficial in killing fleas on kittens and cats. It is a microscopic worm that eats flea larvae. Place the nematodes within the perimeter of the house from preventing the young fleas to enter. For best results place these worms either early morning else just prior to getting dark as both the nematodes as well as the fleas cannot tolerate direct sunlight. This is also an effective flea control for cats.
All these natural remedies helps to keep the annoying fleas at bay, thereby enabling the lovely kittens and cats to live flea free.
