Does anyone have a good "green" flea repellant that is safe for cats?

Question

One of my cats has allergies to the comercial stuff

Answer 1

Flea powders containing pyrethrins (derived from chrysanthemums) have been generally considered “safe”, but research has shown that these powders can be ingested by cats during grooming. Avoid them.

The safest methods of flea control begin with the environment:

Wash your cat’s bedding and any area rugs frequently. Fleas can’t swim and hot water will kill them.

Vacuum often and dispose of bags in an airtight container, or freeze them first to kill flea, eggs, and larvae.

Beneficial nematodes may be used to dust your lawn. These creatures will infest and kill fleas, but are harmless to pets and humans.

The best defense against fleas seems to be a healthy overall immune system. Keep your cat in top form by feeding her a diet rich in omega-3 and omega-6 oils, including a small amount of brewer’s yeast to meals, and avoiding over-processed foods with by-products.

If your cat already has fleas, bathe her with a mild detergent once a week to remove adult fleas, larvae, and eggs. Groom her with a flea comb between baths. Dip the comb in water after every stroke to drown any fleas you comb out.

Also I found that Dr. Goodpet makes a good formula called Flea Relief here is the site to purchase it:
http://www.goodpet.com/library/pharmacyFiles/flea.asp

Answer 2

Brewer's yeast has been said to be a natural flea repellent. It's said to create an smell on the animal that is undesirable to the flea, but doesn't bother humans. You should be able to find brewer's yeast tablets at your local pet store. Beware of the ones with garlic in them also, both garlic and onion can be toxic to dogs, cats, and other animals. Cats appear to be more sensitive than dogs. In dogs and cats, onions and garlic can cause a breakdown of the red blood cells. The amount that is in most supplements doesn't seem to bother dogs but could make a cat seriously ill or even cause death.

Answer 3

Not repellent, but avoidance and control. My favorites are daily flea combing, vacuum regularly, and borax (found in laundry section) sprinkled on the floor 24 hours before vacuuming. Borax is extremely safe even for babies, but the trace amount of boric acid in it kills fleas and larvae. Now the lecture: spay her and keep her inside! Between diseases, traffic, and predators, she has much danger to avoid. Cat overpopulation is resulting in so much suffering and euthanasia that unless you are a very responsible breeder you are adding to the problem. A very responsible breeder would never allow a pregnant cat outside. The kittens will probably wind up adding to the overpopulation as well unless you have them spayed or neutered.

Answer 4

Dawn dishsoap has some sort of chemical in it that kills fleas both on the cat and when left in an open bowl with light shining on it (away from the cat). I'm pretty sure it is biodegrable, but if not, then it is at least better than the stuff that clearly states it is bad for the local water supply.

Answer 5

There is a natural vitamin called Flea Away that repels mosqitos and ticks and fleas from dogs and cats. Plus putting garlic in their food will keep mosquitos from biting.

Answer 6

Diatomaceous Earth, food grade. It's crushed diatoms that when sprinkled about and walked on by fleas make little cuts in them and they dry out and die. Safe for humans and animals and best of all no chemicals! Even better - it's cheap! 9.99 for four pounds at NaturalEarth.com - they also have natural, no chemical flea collars and a lot of other wonderful things for reasonable prices! Like a ant and roach killer with no harsh chemicals-it uses mint so it smells good and actually works! - for only $4.95! Check it out!

Answer 7

you could try vinegar with water. dilute in spray bottle . spray cats and areas they sleep in esp. also a good flea repellant in the garden is pennirol. i may have spelled that wrong. it is a herb that you could also try rubbing some of the leaves on your cats. hope that helps

Answer 8

Garlic and Brewer's Yeast Tablets
Diatamaceous Earth Powder
Herbal Flea Sprays

These and more can be found at http://www.onlynaturalpet.com

Kim at: http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com

Answer 9

Try including garlic in the diet it works for other mammals and is very safe. Good Luck!

Answer 10

try planetnatural.com
they have a great assortment of flea control substances that are made from plant extracts and other natural sources.