my cats have fleas and I have tried zodiac flea treatment and it didnt work.. I dont want all the chemicals is that stuff. Anything natural anybody can think of?
2007-11-21 00:43:57 · 6 answers · asked by caramellnvanillaaa 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Zodiac doesn't work and can indeed be dangerous.
Did you know there is a rather large difference between the chemicals in store-bought treatments, and the ones available at vets? Difference being: store-bought ones and dangerous and don't work, veterinary ones are safe and do work.
There are a lot of different chemicals used for flea control. Store-bought ones tend to be organophosphates, a group of chemicals more commonly used for crop spraying - you're right to want to stay away from them. Get some Frontline or Revolution, or any veterinary spot-on so that your cats will be safe and flea free.
Plenty of natural alternatives; they don't work, fleas are a little tough to be conquered by neem oil, garlic, salt etc!!
Chalice
2007-11-21 06:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline "For Cats" -- it's not natural however.
Diatomecious Earth is a good flea killer for fleas living in the rugs -- sprinkle sparingly on rugs and then vaccuuum the rugs -- put kitty in another room when you do that.
2007-11-21 01:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by aattura 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only one I've heard of is adding Brewer's Yeast to their food. It's supposed to ward off the fleas. Check with your vet to determine how much to use and if it actually works.
2007-11-21 01:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Emanon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use food grade Diatomaceous earth on cat,dogs, horses or whatever and it gets rid of fleas, ticks and such. just don't get the dust in their face because the dust can irritate their sinuses.
2007-11-21 03:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a Spot On and treat the house at the same time
2007-11-21 00:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by Gender Bender 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tea tree oil is supposed to be good
2007-11-21 09:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by twylajane1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋