Preventing Fleas on Your Cat

Fleas can be a huge problem when weather conditions are favorable, usually the summertime in most locations. When fleas bite, your cat may experience itching or a full-blown allergic reaction. Secondary skin infections can even result from open scratches. Indoor cats can even get fleas that catch a ride into your house on other pets or even the humans. You have many choices of methods to prevent the fleas and protect your cat and you from the aggravation.

Chemicals are one alternative. You can find flea powders, collars and sprays at your local pet store. Your vet can give you stronger products, including liquids that you apply behind the cat's shoulder blades that repel fleas for longer periods. If your house has a major infestation, an exterminator can help. In some locales, fleas will migrate from yard to yard necessitating yard treatments to keep fleas under control. If you live in a warmer area, flea control may be necessary year-round. In other areas, be sure to start treatments before fleas appear to achieve the best flea control.

Keeping your house clean is important. Vacuum and mop floors daily. Try putting juniper oil on your vacuum's filter as fleas don't like the smell.

A natural flea repellant is lemon grass oil. Try applying just one or two drops to your cat's collar. Putting some tea tree oil in your cat's bath water can also help repel fleas. Other possibilities include sonic systems that use electricity to zap fleas, but these can take several weeks to be effective.

You and your cat do not have to live with fleas. Starting your flea prevention efforts before flea season, and keeping your floors clean will go far in preventing fleas from biting your cat.


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