does anyone know of a cheap very effective flea treatment for cats,preferably natural?

Answer 1

Hi Steve...Fleas have a lifecycle which makes battling them frustration, however there are some inexpensive and alternative solutions, however none are as truly effective as using either Frontline or Advantage directly on the pets which are ideally the best solution. You can purchase these directly through 1800 Pet Meds http://www.1800petmeds.com/cat.asp?LV=10.

Unfortunately, the natural remedies are not nearly effective as the above two products or we many of us would consider that over the chemically designed products to extinguish fleas.

Most over the counter (OTC) flea products (powders, collars, shampoos, etc) are essentially ineffective towards treating flea infestation and some can even be quite harmful causing chemical burns, seizures or worse fatal. Several class action suits are embroiled against Hartz, Sergents and several other. Please see the following website to learn more about the dangers of the OTC flea products: Hartz - http://www.hartzvictims.org/index.php

For some inexpensive treatments consider some home remedy/solutions by sponge bathing a cat by using a damp washcloth with Pert Plus Shampoo (not plain Pert) daily for a week. The human shampoo Pert Plus kills fleas but has little or no residual effect. In general, if a product contains pyrethrins and the label states that it is safe for cats and kittens. http://greyhound.marinar.com/html/faq.shtml (See article section Special Medical Issues - 3rd paragraph).

http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/greyhounds.html#smp (see fourth paragraph)
Products containing Pyrethrins are generally safe to use... Additionally, the human shampoo Pert Plus kills fleas on the cats, although it has little or no residual effect. Lather, wait a few minutes, and then rinse.

Be sure to thoroughly rinse all shampoo residues so that the kittens do not ingest as it may still be upsetting for their sensitive systems.

For around the home use Borax (boric acid--approx £2) on the flooring found at any at common store...kills fleas both by causing dehydration and by acting as a stomach poison in a matter of minutes. In laboratory tests boric acid damaged sperm and caused miscarriages. Just sprinkle...leave for a couple hours ... vacuum up and repeat two weeks later and if necessary a week later for added insurance. http://www.pesticide.org/fleas.html (See section Less Toxic Chemical Controls)

Vacuum the home weekly and dispose of the canister's contentns if bagless or bag if it's a regular vacuum as fleas will breed within the enclosure.

Answer 2

I got some stuff off of an Ebay company called The Healthy Horse Company, I know it's an odd name for a company but they do flea treatment for cats as well, I cannot remember if it was natural or not, but it worked a treat.

Answer 3

A bowl of warm water with a small squirt of Dawn brand dish soap in it. Not as harmful to the cat and chemicals. Just wash the cat in it then use a flea comb to remove dead fleas. This is great to use on kittens and puppies as well since the commercial flea sprays are too harsh and can kill them

Answer 4

Be sure their environment is treated. Even if the animal has the best flea treatment on it, if its yard or bedding has a lot of fleas the animal will get fleas too. Also, go to your vet for flea prevention to apply on your pet. Some of the flea drops that you can buy at the store can cause skin reactions or even seizures.

Answer 5

This link contains all the necessary information needed to get rid of those little buggers, including some natural remedies.

One thing to note: Cheaper is being effective and completely eliminating the problem at the onstart. Otherwise, in the long run you'll keep spending $$$ to get there! Good Luck!

http://www.fleascontrol.com/how-to-kill-fleas.htm

Answer 6

You're not gonna get anything effective for that cheap. The only thing that works and keeps working is Frontline or Advantage, which is sold at the vet and sometimes by the dose at pet stores for as little as 12 dollars for a one month dose.

Answer 7

tea tree oil is great but you cannot always use it neat on cats skin as they are rather sensitive.

You can dilute this with any base oil veg based is best and harmless to cats it even helps gloss the coat. You only put 1 or 2 drops on as its very strong, native Australians use it as a natural antiseptic.

Pop it on your skin and you can see the effect on your skin b4 using it on moggy it is great for healing and helping treat spots.

My neighbour used on his dog just a couple of drops above the collar area so he could not lick it off.

Answer 8

When I was growing up my parents used Dove bar soap because it supposedly suffocates the fleas. I haven't tried it though. It's a really gentle soap so I don't see the harm in trying.

Answer 9

u can get herbal flea collars or if they wont wear 1, i think tea tree oil 4 cats from the pet shop works, ask ur vet or pet shop.

Answer 10

I have tried herbal collars from my local pet shop, but have found Frontline to be the most effective treatment.