She's just over 2months old and has fleas, but i can't afford to take her to the vets, so can anyone help me with some cheap remedies or ointment that can rid of them?
2007-11-20 07:34:53 · 27 answers · asked by ★ 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Personally I have never found a cheap remedy for fleas, but Advantage is the best flea eliminator I've ever found. I have heard rumors of adding brewers yeast to the animals food may ward off fleas but I'd double-check with a vet about that before you try it. You should be able to just call any vet up and ask over the phone.
2007-11-20 07:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by Emanon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you're in the UK and have proof of low income the RSPCA do flea clinics. The kitten has to be treated. The eggs from fleas can go dormant for a long time and then hatch out. Flea collars aren't good especially for very young animals. Cheap remedies don't work and some of the suggestions on here such as dipping in car oil and bathing the cat in flea shampoo are downright foolhardy.
2007-11-20 16:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by CW 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Fleas if left on kittens can be dangerous. The best remedies are from the vet. Don't try things for older cats on kittens as they are too strong. I'm sure if you explain to the vet your financial situation they will agree to let you pay something each week towards the cost. Most vets are sympathetic and won't let an animal suffer. Also if you have an animal charity hospital near you they will treat any animal for people on a low income.Hope this is some help but please don't let the kitten suffer. If you don't get it under control soon the fleas can get in your carpets, beds etc.
2007-11-20 16:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by sanny 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There's no such thing as a cheap remedy for fleas - as with everything, you get what you pay for.
You don't actually have to take the kitten in to get flea treatment, you can pick up Frontline over the counter at the vets. But if you can't afford that, how are you going to afford her vaccinations and neutering?
People on here are going to suggest dawn dish soap, garlic, salt, Borax, and store-bought treatments. Yup, they're cheaper - but when you consider the fact that none of these work, they're a bigger waste of money.
Chalice
2007-11-21 14:36:20 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can get a four-month supply of Advantage at PetMeds.com for about 40 bucks, without a prescription. Buy the dewormer pill for 13 bucks at the same time, because she's probably been eating fleas, and that's how cats get worms. 50 or 60 bucks is a lot less than a vet visit - and those products are the ones that work better than anything else.
BTW - fleas only live a little while. When new fleas are born, Advantage kills them before they lay eggs. One month is plenty of time to get rid of all fleas. Don't worry about spraying your carpet with chemicals - fleas can't live for long without cat blood.
If your cat goes outside, you'll have to give it Advantage every month, even in the winter.
2007-11-20 15:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by Shima42 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't need any ointments, chemicals or other treatments. The key in controlling fleas is getting rid of the eggs. Start by brushing the cat daily and then wash all bedding, sheets, clothes and vacuum rugs. It's a little bit of work, but doesn't cost much. You need to keep up with this for several days until they are gone.
2007-11-20 15:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by theshadowknows 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Table salt gets rid of fleas. You sprinkle it on carpet, sofas, cat beds, etc. and wait several hours then vacuum. Repeat in a week to kill the fleas that are newly hatched. The concept is the fleas eat the salt, get dehydrated, and die. Also sprinkle the salt in your yard to make sure you aren't bringing them in from there. Keep your cat indoors if you don't already and you should be good to go in a week or two at most.
2007-11-20 15:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by Angie C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call the vet and say your cat has fleas and is 2 months old. At that age you have to be very careful on what you use. If the cat has been seen there when you did the wellness check when you first got her, they will be able to prescribe the medicine without seeing her.
It will be cheaper and more effective in the long run just to see the vet.
The stuff you can buy in the stores can kill your kitten.
2007-11-20 16:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
She may be too young for Frontline. You don't need to take her to a doc, but get a flea comb and use it a couple times a day. Wash everything in hot water. Don't even bother with any cheap products from Walmart or whatever. Flea collars don't work; waste of money. You can order Frontline from lots of places online, and it works like a charm.
But the flea comb is a safe, natural, cheap place to start.
2007-11-20 16:17:43 · answer #9 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can use Advantage on her. It's safe. Do NOT use the cheap brands from WalMarts or grocery stores. They contain a chemical that is toxic to cats. Flea collars are nearly useless. Advantage works topically over the cat's entire body. And if your kitten has fleas, you'll need to treat your home also.
Do NOT use motor oil on your kitten.
2007-11-20 17:25:36 · answer #10 · answered by Rosesarered 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋