Natural Home Remedies to Eliminate Fleas on Cats
Cedar Flakes:
Fleas dislike the smell of cedar flakes.
Place cedar flakes around your cat’s bedding or in the garden.
Apply cedarwood oil to your cat’s fur or a few drops on their collar.
Lemon:
Lemon juice, high in citric acid, is an effective natural flea killer.
Spray your cat’s coat with a solution made from boiled lemons.
Use the lemon solution to wash your pet’s bedding, killing fleas and eggs.
Spices:
Oregano oil, mixed with olive oil, can be applied to areas where fleas gather on your cat.
Rosemary leaves can be ground into a powder and sprinkled around your cat’s environment.
Cumin mixed in small amounts in your cat’s food can help repel fleas.
Table salt can dehydrate and kill fleas, useful on carpets or mixed with water for hard surfaces.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
While not a flea killer, apple cider vinegar can make fleas jump off your cat.
Mix apple cider vinegar with water and spray on your cat’s fur.
Dishwashing Detergent:
Mild dishwashing detergent can break down fleas’ exoskeletons and kill them.
Apply diluted dish soap to your cat’s fur and rinse off, focusing on flea-prone areas.
Lavender and Chamomile:
Lavender is a mild yet powerful flea repellent.
Soak lavender in water, filter, and spray on your cat’s coat.
Chamomile tea, once cooled, can be applied to your cat’s fur to soothe skin and combat fleas.
Maintenance Tips:
Regularly vacuum floors and upholstery and dispose of the bag immediately.
Wash all bedding in hot water.
Remove outdoor food sources that may attract wild animals carrying fleas.
