A good remedy to keep fleas off of your cat is this simple solution: Slice a whole lemon very thin (peel ‘n all) and add to a pint of water. Heat this mixture right until the boiling point. Let sit overnight. In the morning gently rub the mixture into your cats fur and skin. Just dampen the fur don’t drench it! Do this once a month. This is a natural flea killer! You can also use this every day for skin problems involving fleas. Sprinkle a small amount of Brewers yeast onto your kitties food. Fleas hate yeast! Also, avoid flea powders containing pyrethrins. Although considered safe, the cats will lick it off when grooming and will be ingested. It is so much safer for your cat if you use natural flea remedies. Don’t forget to wash your feline’s bedding and all area rugs often (the fleas will drown!). Vacuuming frequently is a must! Sprinkle some Rosemary or Eucalyptus leaves under your cats bedding (powdered Rosemary works in a pinch).
Fleas Hate Salt!
Besides protecting your cat house with a sprinkling of salt, try washing your pet with salt water. That is sure to kill those pesky fleas! Add some salt to your vacuum bag and vacuum often during flea season. This will kill the fleas that are trapped in the bag. Don’t forget to vacuum the couches and chairs.
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Anonymous
4 February 2009 at 1:09
Cats can even be allergic to fleas so buying a flea remedy is important also. Allergic reactions to fleas can often become evident in the way the cat acts. If they are scratching and are continually developing patches or scabs on their skin, try getting rid of the fleas. Flea bombs and even flea collars may work, but there are some fool proof products out there that will kill the fleas and the flea eggs from your home! Two products that are greatly recommended for cats with fleas are Capstar and Revolution. Capstar actually comes in the form of a tablet for your cat, while Revolution is a formula that you apply to their fur and skin. Using these two products in combination with each other will help your cat to get relief from the constant bother of fleas. While Capstar will get rid of the fleas that have already hatched on your cat, Revolution will continue to get rid of the fleas on your cat, as well as kill the eggs and new fleas that jump onto him or her. These products work wonders and should be considered a miracle treatment for your cat’s fleas. In addition, getting Capstar and Revolution from your local veterinarian is not at all costly!
marina
22 March 2009 at 13:29
Will the lemon solution also help with new born kittens( 3 to 4 days old)???
Great Kitty Rescue
10 March 2010 at 19:15
I have successfully used the lemon water to get rid of my indoor cats’ fleas. It takes a little time, but I prefer using this method instead of any chemicals.
I haven’t heard of the trick of adding salt to the vacuum bag. I have wondered about fleas living in there, so I am going to act on this tips as well.
Thanks!
Lisa
10 June 2010 at 15:18
I have another question about the lemon water, does it do anything for the flea nits. I have been brushing my Himalayan cat up to 8 times a day, for 30 to 40 minutes at a time to remove the nits, but the fleas are laying daily. So, will I have to use the lemon water daily until all the eggs have hatched or will the initial application do the trick?
nan in pa
15 August 2010 at 21:56
gosh, i would take that cat to the vet for the real stuff he tells people to put on the pets back skin. for 2 months once per month to get rid of that problem greatly better than any lemon idea. my gosh. they don’t charge you usually no, for just walking in, for the flea stuff to put onto your pets skin.on its back top.
the way you say you keep brushing your cat, seems like your loving the activity,i never heard of anyone brushing a pet that many times per day.
nan in pa
15 August 2010 at 21:53
hi there, i don’t have cats, my daughter has 3 ,i will tell her of the lemon in water thing, though she uses the vets flea on skin liquid . what about dogs, and fleas, we have dachshunds we keep inside our homes very neat, they have their OWN room with doggie door,they go into ,to use a giant litter box of clump litter.,meaning they only go out the back deck into the small fifty by 18 feet of grass for like 5 minutes or less a few times a day, i never see fleas, though i did purchase for my pet the vets stuff,to put on her shoulder.is the lemon in water thing safe to use on pedigree dachshunds? or will it ten to be acidity like onto their skin? if patted on with a washcloth. i wouldn’t DO the pets faces NO.just asking.
lisa
20 May 2011 at 22:34
I dont think cats like citris so how do they go with it all over them?
truth
13 June 2013 at 19:37
Lemon, lime, and other citrus fruits are highly toxic to cats and to dogs. I would seek advice from a vet before using the treatment outlined in this article
Vivasan
13 May 2015 at 11:12
Also recommended to use pennyroyal herb.
What do you think about this way?
-Grow pennyroyal plant around your yard, especially where your pets love to be. However, safeguard them in a way that they stay out of their reach.
-Crush a handful of fresh pennyroyal leaves in a mortar and pestle till the leaves release oil and aroma.
-Place a small amount of dried pennyroyal herb into a tea bag and leave them on the floor or anywhere else if you have kids and pets around.
-You may sew cloth tubes filled with dried pennyroyal and use them as collars for your cat.