How to remove fleas from a cat at home

Fleas cause a lot of problems not only to cats, but also to their owners. With incorrect care of animals, parasites appear in the apartment, from there it is much more difficult to drive them out. The complexity of the elimination lies in the fact that fleas are extremely sensitive to poison and specific odors, as a result of which they quickly change their place of deployment while remaining alive. For the extermination of parasites, you can use both professional veterinary drugs and alternative methods. The latter, by the way, are no less effective. Let's consider everything in order.

How to remove fleas in cats using special drugs

Drops
Most manufacturers of veterinary pharmacology try to produce the most safe means. That is why cats do not have inflammation. However, in rare cases, an allergy or slight malaise (refusal of food, lethargy) is possible.

Before direct use, test: apply a drop to a cosmetic swab and cover a small area of ​​the pet's withers. Observe the cat for 2 hours, pay attention to the skin condition and general well-being.

The method of applying the drops is quite simple: open the ampoule, draw a certain amount of the composition into the pipette based on the age and weight of the pet. Process the withers or the line of the spine, it all depends on the particular manufacturer.

We list the effective means: Bars, Harts, Bayer Advocate, Front Line Spot on Kat.

Collar
The most common, easy to use and affordable means of getting rid of fleas. The collar lasts about 2 months due to impregnation with an insecticide, which is located inside the collar and on its surface. Pests found on the animal’s body quickly die or try to leave the “battlefield”.

The collar extends to beetles and ticks, but for the most part it's designed for fleas. After 2 months, you need to change the tool to a new one, since it loses its properties.

The collar not only effectively copes with parasites, it also prevents re-infection. It is for these reasons that the product is used for cats that have been on the street for a long time.

The disadvantage of a collar can be considered the appearance of irritation in the neck of a cat. Of course, everything is purely individual, but before use it is necessary to conduct a test. Put on the collar, wait 1 hour, then remove and evaluate the skin of the animal. If there is no irritation, and the cat does not brush its neck, the product can be used.

Do not rush to let the pet out, let him get used to the collar. Often cats feel uncomfortable, so you need to train them in advance.

Among the well-proven collars are the following: “Kiltiks”, “Biofar”, “Bolfo”, “Diaz”, “Harts”.

Important!
Do not wear a collar on newly ill or sick animals. Use on lactating and pregnant cats is allowed only after consultation with a veterinarian.

Shampoo
Such funds have a lot of positive aspects. They do not cause allergies, as they are completely washed off after the final bath. The procedure is extremely harmless, the risk of poisoning is minimal. Due to the effect of the composition with water, fleas disappear after 2 washes.

Even these advantages are enough to tolerate the crying of a cat and wash it from head to toe. After bathing, you need to comb out the animal's hair well and check the skin. In cases where you find flea eggs, you need to remove them with a comb with frequent teeth and repeat the procedure the next day.

The most popular shampoos today are Delix, Rolf Club, Bars, Demo Lux, Biofar, Flea & Tick Cat.

Speaking of the constancy of procedures: if your cat loves to swim and does not squeal at the sight of water, wash it once a week. Or you can force the pet to endure such procedures. This is a guarantee that fleas will not breed.

Spray
These methods of getting rid of fleas can be considered the most effective, but they are also extremely toxic. To remove parasites, it is necessary to spray the composition on the surface of the cat’s hair, comb it thoroughly and not allow it to lick itself for the next 5 hours.

The procedure is carried out exclusively in a ventilated room, while making sure that the product does not get on the cat's mucous membranes. Use a special cone-shaped rim to protect your pet.

Be sure to wear high rubber gloves before the procedure. Fleas die instantly because they do not have time to get out of the wool. After processing, you need to comb out the pet well. The spray can be used to remove ticks and gnats, the principle of action is identical.

Of all the sprays available on the market, it is worth highlighting Bars, Biofar, Front Line, Delix, Flea & Tick.

Important!
It is forbidden to use sprays for kittens, sick animals, pregnant and lactating cats.

How to remove fleas from a cat using folk methods

Lavender, linden and geranium
To prepare the product you will need 55 gr. geraniums, 65 gr. linden and 100 gr. lavender. Put the herbs in a pan, pour over 3 liters of hot water, cover with a lid and a thick towel. Wait about 1.5 hours, then strain. Pour the infusion into a basin or bucket, put the cat in a container so that the fluid level reaches the neck. Rub the mixture thoroughly into your skin and coat for 10 minutes. Then rinse the pet with running water. It is allowed to use the product on sick animals and kittens, pregnant and lactating cats. In this case, you need to double the amount of water.

Camphor oil and vinegar
Dilute 30 ml. table vinegar 150 ml. water, add 10 ml. triple cologne and 60 ml. camphor oil. Put the composition in a dark place for a couple of hours, then add 70 ml. cat shampoo. Rub the mixture with wool, wrap the animal in a cloth that does not absorb moisture well. Wait 5-7 minutes, rinse with a large amount of water with shampoo. Comb your pet by removing the eggs of fleas and dead parasites. The composition is suitable only for completely healthy pets.

Baby soap and yarrow
You can make an anti-flea shampoo yourself using a gentle soap. To prepare it, you need to take half the bar and grate it on a fine grater, then pour 450 ml. boiling water and put in a water bath. Stew the mixture for about half an hour, the consistency of the mass should resemble a muddy jelly. After that cool, pour in 35 ml. Yarrow pharmacy solution and cover. Wait about 2 hours. Soap the composition of the cat's hair, avoiding contact with eyes. Soak for at least a quarter of an hour, rinse with plenty of water with shampoo. The tool can be used on kittens and pregnant cats.

Salt and chamomile

Take a large bucket, pour 200 g into it. food salt. In a separate container, fill with 3 liters of boiling water 180 g. daisies, insist for an hour. After this, strain the composition, heat it, pour it into a bucket of salt and fill it with warm water not to the brim. Dampen the cat’s hair with running water and dip it into a chamomile broth, keeping it upright for about 5 minutes. After the expiration date, rinse the hair and skin of the pet well, removing salt. The procedure is not suitable for kittens, but it can be used for pregnant cats by halving the amount of salt.

Garlic and burdock oil
Grind in a mortar or pass through a crush 1 head of garlic, pour 1.5 liters of warm water. Leave for 10 hours in a dark cupboard. After the expiration, strain through cheesecloth, pour 30 ml. burdock oil, rub the broth of the withers and spine of the animal, leave for 10 hours. Choose hard-to-reach places from which the cat will not be able to lick the mixture. The tool is not used on kittens, sick animals, lactating and pregnant cats.

Tansy and wormwood
Take 35 gr. wormwood and tansy, spread herbs 700 ml. boiling water, leave for about 4 hours. After the expiration, strain the mixture, dilute it with 350 ml. water, warm and moisten the animal’s hair. Avoid getting on the mucous membranes, despite the fact that the plants are medicinal, the eyes may become inflamed. The product is aged for about 20 minutes, then washed off with warm water and shampoo. The broth can be used on kittens, sick animals, pregnant and lactating cats.

Rosemary and mint

Get medicinal lemon balm and rosemary infusion at the pharmacy. Brew 100 gr. mint with 2 liters of hot water, simmer on the stove for about an hour. Strain the broth, pour in 45 ml. rosemary, cover and leave for 1.5 hours. Dip the cat in the resulting solution, add water if necessary, if the pet is large. Comb wet hair with a massage brush, carefully check the tail, there may be a large accumulation of eggs. After 10 minutes, wipe the cat dry, do not let it wash until it dries completely (get a cone on the neck). Bathe your pet with shampoo after 3 hours. The tool is suitable for all cats.

Lemon and grapefruit

Ether of Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Not everyone knows, but a regular walking collar can be turned into a anti-flea. To do this, buy 1 bottle of tea tree essential oil and eucalyptus essential oil. Dilute them in equal proportions of 10-15 g. everyone. Put the product on the collar, rub it well. Wrap with cling film and wait a few hours. After that, wipe the excess, which is poorly absorbed, with a paper towel and put on the neck of the pet. After 3-4 weeks, the beneficial properties are lost, so you need to moisten the collar again. The composition can be used for all pets.

Before starting a full-scale pet treatment with specialized and folk methods, be sure to conduct a test. A safe-looking drug can cause allergies or individual intolerance. Always read the instructions, do not violate the proportions of mixing the components, do not increase the exposure time. Choose a remedy based on the health status of your pet. During the initial procedure, carefully monitor the behavior of the pet.

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