Fleas on Cats?? How do you prevent them???

the only way we managed with Guinness was to have a file of flee poison that we had to put on his neck but it was expensive
blessed be

I don't know the circumstances of your cat being indoor/outdoor, but does he really need to be? Your cat is subject to a wide array of disease and parasites that you have no real way of controlling unless you keep him inside.

Also, side note: beware letting your cat out with no collar. If he is friendly (or not) someone might take him to the humane society or equivalent, thinking he is a stray. Or he will be captured if he fights with another cat, since there can be no tags saying they are rabies-free if there is no collar. I work in the animal care system, this happens sometimes.

I've never tested the theory, but I have heard that if you can get your cat to eat something with garlic in it that it will help with fleas....not sure if it works or not.

The thing I have heard that works the best is frontline.

I've heard of Advantix, but never heard any testimonials but from you.

I hope that your cat isn't bringing home any fleas, let us know if you find something that works.

Mooch

IN mexico we used to squeeze lemon juice on the cat. Flees hate the lemon juice. It seems to work. I tried it one time. Give it a try. Just squeeze the juice all over the cat. Not a real lot. maybe 2 lemons.

use advantage or frontline or revolution - you get it from the vet. please don't use any over the counter flea stuff on your cat. very bad stuff! and collars don't work and just serve to irritate the skin. those things i mentioned will work fine and they run about 10 or 12 bucks (in the US) for a month.

Well not sure what help I am but I get this flea drops from my vet and they work great. The problem is I don't know the name of it. Rather I can't remember the name of it. However it's a flea repellent, ear mite repellent and a heart warm prevention all in one. It's great and I just put it on them once a month. I am sure you could call a vet and discribe to them what I just said and they could tell you what it is.

We have been losing the battle to the dreaded ankle biters. I have used so many weapons but they failed to do the job. They seem to keep them at bay for week or two and then they come back with a vengence. I just keep using the carpet treatments in between the flea bombs.

The collars are short lived on our cats. They find a way of slipping them off. I have also used the treatments that you put on their necks. I can't afford the expensive stuff, but Sargents has one that seems to be helping and isn't too expensive.

Oh I had a really hard time with that when I had kitties. I got them flea collars, and I set off flea bombs. I guess if he is scratching the collar off, you can try to coat him with flea powder, but you are going to have to keep it up and do it frequently. And do try setting off the bombs in your house.

Hello!
I am Kat and I own the business at: http://animalworld-etc.com

I have had cats for over 35 years and I can tell you some facts you may find helpful...
First off, PREVENTING fleas and getting rid of them are two different things! LOL
OK, Prevention INCLUDES:
spraying cat litter box, pet bed, and around the doors of your home to keep eggs from growing and adult fleas from living.
Moreover, if your cat is going in and out, she is bringing the fleas in, but so is anyone else who walks outdoors and comes back in! Fleas are found in most yards without animals! So anyone could be the culprit...so outdoors IS the CULPRIT, period.

Well, flea collars, dips, spray, and powder all work IF you get the pro kind from the vets.Many store products are JUNK.This is your VERY BEST PREVENTION.Bathing your cat with flea shampoo can help too, if you want stronger protection...
To GET RID OF fleas~oh my, it seems so impossible and overwhelming, but it CAN be done!
I suggest using DAWN dish soap to get rid of fleas you can see and know are there.(Infestation)Then getting a dip for the cat and have the vets put it on and show you how to do it.The very best dip out there is the Advantage Plus for cats, used monthly.
Also, I use a bomb from the vets to do my entire home in the fall or spring. Fleas live all year and all they do is multiply! The bomb will kill eggs too, so that no infestations occur in your home.
Lastly, I did mention a home remedy there~ Dawn dish soap! IT WORKS! If you wash kitty in Dawn, you will be doing so with what the experts use for animals in oil spills! Dawn cuts the grease and tar off ducks and they live. I use Dawn for about everything around the house too.It kills fleas.
Good luck! If you need my help anymore, please just ask!
Thanks!
Kat

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We just put brewers yeast to the cat's food. Brewers yeast is just Vitamin B. It will help to make the blood of the cat a little bit bitter taste thus flea will naturally will not suck the cat's blood because it is bitter. Vitamin B will even make your cat's fur very soft and shinny. This is also proven against ticks infestation for dogs. Aside from the brewers yeast, flea loves to hide at the crevices of wooden floors or ceramic tiles. Make sure to vacuum the area where your cat always sleep and burn the dust from the vaccum bag. More power, Ferritic.