Cats will forever remain our loyal companions. They keep us company and we enjoy having them around as pets. However, when we are not actually taking care of our cats and having fun with them, a whole lot of us settle down to watch funny cat videos on our phones and PCs. Naturally it breaks our hearts to see our cats come down with any form of harm due to the malaise of blood-sucking fleas. We’ve got some solutions for you as we bring you up to speed with our best home remedies for fleas on cats.
Commerical Products
Many commercially available products come with a lot of strict dos and don’ts that can be nerve-wracking. Therefore, it makes sense to try out these less complicated strategies. They are easy to source around. You may already have most of these ingredients. All you need to do is to try out the different remedies until you’ve got one that is suitable for your cat. You always should consult with your veterinarian to get advice on how to treat any bites. You also should ensure your cat isn’t allergic to any ingredients in these remedies.
Apple Cider Vinegar
There are diverse opinions as to the effectiveness of this remedy on cats. Some sections of pet owners ascribe to its effectiveness, others dismiss its potency. But I guess these naysayers are missing the point here. As a flea treatment, Apple cider vinegar will not kill fleas but can make your fleas very repulsive to these little critters. It will also remove allergens and yeasts that cause itching and rashes after your cats may have been bitten by fleas. Do well to make sure that you don’t spray this solution on open wounds to avoid creating new problems altogether.
Cedar Chips
Fleas are attracted by the right smells and also repelled by the ‘wrong’ ones. Cedar is one of the scents that repel fleas. Placing cedar chips around your cat’s bedding will go a long way in getting rid of fleas. You can also create a quick natural flea collar using cedarwood oil mixed with a drop of alcohol.
Rosemary
Fleas do not like Rosemary. The rosemary leaves can be grounded into powder and sprinkled around areas where your cat frequents, especially their sleeping areas. Rosemary will serve other purposes such as providing relief to itching that arises from flea bites due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe vera juice is one of the natural flea repellents that appears regularly in our best home remedies for fleas on cats. You can create a spray from the aloe vera juice to be applied on your cat’s coat. The cooling effect of aloe vera can soothe itching and other painful sensations.
Again, it is not all parts of the aloe vera plant that are useful. The latex of the plant is dangerous when eaten by cats. Therefore, if you have aloe vera plants around the home, keep your cats out of the plants reach.
Lavendar
Lavender has got a very sweet-smelling fragrance to humans. This is not so with fleas, which finds the scent of lavender very unappealing. To utilize this knowledge, create a spray for your cats and apply it to their coats. This will repel the fleas more effectively. It is best to stick to the lavender obtained directly from the plant itself, as essential oils may be toxic to your cats due to their high concentration. Adopt our best home remedies for fleas on cats and you may be astounded by their outstanding results. In your fight against fleas on your cats, it is best you go all-natural.