10/17 OT ...safe gentle flea treatment for Kitties

[Beth 73]

Good morning all ...we are battling a leak in our basement so that's fun Seeking wisdom ab what flea treatment options there are , considering Elmo's age and health right now . Seems family that stayed night with us brought fleas in with them I am bathing he and Ben, vaccuming, sweeping, flea combing , washing bedding and rugs ( more laundry ...oh joy ). Please let me know your preferred flea treatment that you use . Thanks in advance

 

[Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA)]

Yeurk... poor Beth! Leak and flees.. At least you don't have to worry about Elmo who's bouncing and not in LIME...
I can't say "have a nice day" but for sure it will be better tomorrow!

 

[Olive & Paula]

I've used revolution since 2009. It was also the only one vet approved for Smokey (1st diabetic).

I also put a piece of OTC flea collar in vacuum cup for the ones that get sucked up.

Next time family comes, hand them a flea collar at the door and tell them to wear it while there.

My MIL was awful for fleas in her home. Don't think she ever did anything about them. When I saw them jumping on the toddlers at the time. I stopped going over there. Also made husband After his visits there, change all clothes in basement before coming into house and put them in bucket of water until I could wash them.

 

[Beth 73]

Paula, I am to that point with my brother ... he is a good kind soul but they don't have enuf money to flea treatment their tribe.... neuter spay shots ( most are in/out cats) but not flea treat...we literally change clothes in our garage after visiting there ...they mean well but yuck . @Olive & Paula Thanks for reminder ab flea collar in vac...the one in there needs changed ...I'll check revolution out ... if all else doesn't make a dent I will try it . Right now I'm headed to the big tub to give cat baths ...they normally do well

 

[Beth 73]

Yeurk... poor Beth! Leak and flees.. At least you don't have to worry about Elmo who's bouncing and not in LIME...
I can't say "have a nice day" but for sure it will be better tomorrow!

Yes, Lyane ...today I am thankful for bouncing as is one less thing to deal with

 

[Olive & Paula]

Paula, I am to that point with my brother ... he is a good kind soul but they don't have enuf money to flea treatment their tribe.... neuter spay shots ( most are in/out cats) but not flea treat...we literally change clothes in our garage after visiting there ...they mean well but yuck . @Olive & Paula Thanks for reminder ab flea collar in vac...the one in there needs changed ...I'll check revolution out ... if all else doesn't make a dent I will try it . Right now I'm headed to the big tub to give cat baths ...they normally do well

If it gets to bad, if weather is nice, put everyone in their carrier, take outside and fog the house. When outside spot treat animals, and continue vacuuming for a few days.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Oh Beth! We are going through the same thing right now. I agree with Paula on what to do. I use Revolution on Bubba too. Unfortunately , you have to get it from the vet. ( that’s probably why Paula’s vet RX it)

This Saturday, I have to re-apply treatments again on all animals. A new hatching of eggs started up again yesterday. My Lucy , dog, is so allergic ! It’s been not fun keeping on top of her not chewing herself raw. Thank God Aloe Vera burn gel helps her. We made it through the whole summer without any until the end of September.

Good luck and I feel your pain.

 

[Beth 73]

Thanks, Bobbie That's two votes for Revolution which I can get from Dr Rusty, my new best friend . Going to go the bathe, vac, laundry route for a bit and then get the Revolution . I know you like all things natural/homeopathic so your opinion has that baked in

 

[Sonia & Leo]

Oh Beth, the fun never stops does it?
I'm sending you tons of good luck vines to get rid of those nasties as quick as possible!

 

[Beth 73]

Oh Beth, the fun never stops does it?
I'm sending you tons of good luck vines to get rid of those nasties as quick as possible!

Oh yes, Sonia Inch of water in storage room in basement ...all contents now in family room Boys were good as bathed but now giving stink eye as they lie in the sunshine

 

[Beth 73]

Think I may make brother and family go thru hazmat tent of s ome kind before coming on Turkey Day That wouldn't be too obnoxious now , would it ?

 

[Olive & Paula]

You can get Revolution from Canada without script and it's cheaper.

https://www.canadavetexpress.com/flea-and-tick-control-treatment/revolution-for-cats/p56.aspx

 

[Beth 73]

You can get Revolution from Canada without script and it's cheaper.

Oooo, thanks Paula Yeah Canada !!!!

 

[Olive & Paula]

Here is another

https://www.canadapetcare.com/revolution-for-cats/flea-and-tick-control-treatment-56.aspx

There is also an Australian site I get it from but their price went up and it take 3 weeks to get it.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I'm so sorry about the fleas. Last year I had to fight them for months. The Advantage II I was using quit working. I tried Frontline Plus and it didn't do anything. I finally tried Revolution and it worked. That's what I use now. I also bought Raid flea spray and used that to spray the rooms down. It was the only thing that worked to kill the ones not on the cats before I found Revolution. I hope you can get rid of them quickly.

 

[Olive & Paula]

Think I may make brother and family go thru hazmat tent of s ome kind before coming on Turkey Day That wouldn't be too obnoxious now , would it ?

I don't think so. Maybe only allow them to sit on one chair that's covered with plastic and not move from it. Have shower in basement, they can shower before coming in house and you give them different set of clothes to put on.

I guess that's going to far though.

Better thought. Everyone go out for thanksgiving, then you won't have to prep anything.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Thanks, Bobbie That's two votes for Revolution which I can get from Dr Rusty, my new best friend . Going to go the bathe, vac, laundry route for a bit and then get the Revolution . I know you like all things natural/homeopathic so your opinion has that baked in

Yes, I do like homeopathic, and in the past I have used Sentry's Natural Defense which is all natural oils only when it was just the cats with fleas. But, once poor Lucy Lu gets them I can't chance eggs hatching and having them for any longer than necessary and her chewing herself up.
I do hate putting these flea poisons on my animals , but I am weighing out the pros and cons.

ETA: The only con to the Natural Defense is that it doesn't sterilize the females like Revolution and Frontline do; it just kills the fleas that bite them.

 

[JoyBee&Ravan]

flea treatment options

Catnip– As far as flea repelling plants are concerned, Catnips have been proven even more effective than DEET. Crush and rub some catnip on your cat’s skin (or allow the animal to roll in some catnip bushes) to deter fleas naturally. Catnip can be also used for repelling cockroaches


https://www.fleabites.net/20-plants-that-naturally-repel-fleas-and-other-insects/

 

[Beth 73]

I don't think so. Maybe only allow them to sit on one chair that's covered with plastic and not move from it. Have shower in basement, they can shower before coming in house and you give them different set of clothes to put on.

I guess that's going to far though.

Better thought. Everyone go out for thanksgiving, then you won't have to prep anything.

..... I make them take shoes off on front porch before they come in....you’d think I was asking for a kidney And we did meet at a restaurant last year cos Mom couldn’t travel... it was wonderful but I do enjoy whole fam here ...just leave the vermin at home

 

[Beth 73]

I'm so sorry about the fleas. Last year I had to fight them for months. The Advantage II I was using quit working. I tried Frontline Plus and it didn't do anything. I finally tried Revolution and it worked. That's what I use now. I also bought Raid flea spray and used that to spray the rooms down. It was the only thing that worked to kill the ones not on the cats before I found Revolution. I hope you can get rid of them quickly.

I remember, Carla You had an awful time. You are third vote for Revolution

 

[Beth 73]

Catnip– As far as flea repelling plants are concerned, Catnips have been proven even more effective than DEET. Crush and rub some catnip on your cat’s skin (or allow the animal to roll in some catnip bushes) to deter fleas naturally. Catnip can be also used for repelling cockroaches


https://www.fleabites.net/20-plants-that-naturally-repel-fleas-and-other-insects/

Oh, Joy Bee, I love that idea Does it need to be fresh or dry ? I’m checking that out !!! A thousand thank you s

 

[AmandaE]

I was going to tag @JoyBee&Ravan because she is a big resource when it comes to natural remedies if you didn’t want an over the counter thing. But sometimes you just do have to bring out the big guns!

hopefully you figure it out!!

 

[Margie and Jackson]

Good morning all ...we are battling a leak in our basement so that's fun Seeking wisdom ab what flea treatment options there are , considering Elmo's age and health right now . Seems family that stayed night with us brought fleas in with them I am bathing he and Ben, vaccuming, sweeping, flea combing , washing bedding and rugs ( more laundry ...oh joy ). Please let me know your preferred flea treatment that you use . Thanks in advance

Have you used diatomaceous earth? It should kill them in carpeting. I use it on sugar ants. Totally safe, except don’t breathe the powder. I have indoor cats but I remember the horror of fleas well from the days before the monthly flea treatments.

 

[Beth 73]

Have you used diatomaceous earth? It should kill them in carpeting. I use it on sugar ants. Totally safe, except don’t breathe the powder. I have indoor cats but I remember the horror of fleas well from the days before the monthly flea treatments.

Hi Margie....our kitties are indoor too and these fleas came in on other people.....Thanks for DE reminder ...I’ve used it before and liked it

 

[Beth 73]

I was going to tag @JoyBee&Ravan because she is a big resource when it comes to natural remedies if you didn’t want an over the counter thing. But sometimes you just do have to bring out the big guns!

hopefully you figure it out!!

Thanks Amanda Hopefully I won’t need the big guns and all the vacuuming, washing and combing will do the job

 

[Margie and Jackson]

Hi Margie....our kitties are indoor too and these fleas came in on other people.....Thanks for DE reminder ...I’ve used it before and liked it

Yeah, my moms dog gave us all fleas last time around. I feel your pain.

 

[Sandi and Toby]

The rescue that I work with immediately gives one Capstar to all incoming kitties at intake time, because it starts working in 30 minutes, and you can literally watch the fleas falling off dead:

https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/what-is-capstar.htm
https://www.chewy.com/capstar-flea-tablets-cats-2-25-lbs/dp/181621

Follow up with another tablet, or then switch to Revolution. Revolution is also what we used the one and only time (knock on wood) that we got fleas.

Good luck!

 

[Beth 73]

The rescue that I work with immediately gives one Capstar to all incoming kitties at intake time, because it starts working in 30 minutes, and you can literally watch the fleas falling off dead:

https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/what-is-capstar.htm
https://www.chewy.com/capstar-flea-tablets-cats-2-25-lbs/dp/181621

Follow up with another tablet, or then switch to Revolution. Revolution is also what we used the one and only time (knock on wood) that we got fleas.

Good luck!

Thanks , Sandi I forgot to spray after family left this time. Won't be doing that again !