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Do you ever look at your cat and feel unconditional love? We all do (and I know I do!). These little creatures cannot really speak when in trouble and that breaks every owner’s heart.

This is why you need to pay extra attention to their movements and behaviors. Your cat might be sending cues about a problem just by moving differently. And, one such big problem is fleas on the cat.

The question you want to answer is how to get rid of fleas naturally on cats. Why naturally? Because cats are sensitive creatures and you never know how harmful these chemically driven products may be to them.

So, let’s find out:

  • how you can know about the fleas,
  • how you deal with them, and
  • finally how to prevent them from coming back.

How To Get Rid Of Fleas On Cats Naturally

There are some obvious signs that can tell you about fleas on your cat. These are:

How To Get Rid Of Fleas On Cats Naturally

1. Excessive scratching

Yes, cats scratch themselves a lot throughout the day, but you may notice them scratching even more. Especially when they are supposed to be doing something but are scratching themselves instead.

2. Black little dots on skin and comb

An even better way to be sure is to comb your cat with a comb that has thin teeth. This will trap the larvae and (hopefully) the fleas in it. All you have to do is look very closely at it to know if they are there. If they are, so are fleas on your cat.

Other than that, you can check your cats skin directly to look for similar moving or stable black dots.

3. Lethargy

You may notice your lazy cat is even lazier. The most surprising of it all may be that the cat is not interested in playtime or food time as much as before. This indicates that your cat is going through a flea period. And it is time for you to get the best flea killer for home.

Ways To Get Rid Of Fleas Naturally On Your Cat

Ways To Get Rid Of Fleas Naturally On Your Cat

1. Give your cat a bath

This is as natural as the process can get. Cats do not like baths and nor is it safe to give a kitten a bath until it’s vaccinated. Hence, you should seek a vets approval when you decide to give the kitten a bath.

Firstly, you should use warm water and the level of it should be shallow. Put the cat or kitten gently in it and do not submerge the head. You can use soapy water and a cloth to wipe its head.

After cleaning the cat you can take it out and comb its fur. The wet condition will allow you to catch more fleas. Then just drop the fleas in the water and they are gone.

2. Use oils

Apparently, there is an endless number of oils that prevent and get rid of fleas. Lavender oil is one of the best options and so is citronella. You can massage the cat with these oils. Furthermore, you can try oregano, and olive oil as well.

Always dilute the oil with water before usage. Also make sure your cat is not allergic to the kind of oil you are using. You can continue doing this for a couple of days and the fleas will be gone.

3. Use citrus (it usually cures everything)

The benefits of lemon are endless and it comes handy in this case as well. Apparently, fleas do not react well to citrus. So you can dilute the citrus and apply it on your cat. The fleas will be suffering a bit and then dying without procreating. There you go, your cat is free.

4. Use apple cider vinegar

Have you searched for home remedies for various human diseases online? If you have then you have come across apple cider vinegar at least once. It is so useful that it helps remove fleas too.

Dilute it with water and apply it on the cat’s skin. However, make sure you do not spray it on its ears, eyes or open wounds. That could backfire more.

5. Use the light trap

Fleas are attracted to warm light and you can use that information. Keep a light in a dark room on a watery plate. Let the cat rest near it or better yet, put their cat tree there. Fleas will move to the light and fall in the water and die.

6. Use salt water

Now, this step is to get rid of fleas from everything else. You should not apply saltwater on your cat but what it uses. Like the blanket, towel and cat toys.

Apparently, saltwater not only kills the fleas but also destroys the eggs and larvae. So that will kill the future generation.

How To Prevent Fleas Getting To Your Cat

How To Prevent Fleas Getting To Your Cat

Keep your house clean.  If you keep your house clean, the least number of fleas will attack it.

Limit your cats outdoor trips.  The more the cat goes out, the more at risk it is. So limit the outdoors for your cat.

Use lavender scent.  The strong scent of lavender and similar products keeps fleas away. So keep such scents around and in your house and you are safe.

How To Get Rid Of Fleas Conclusion

So there you have it, how to get rid of fleas naturally on cats. Neither do you have to spend much money nor do you have to put your cats health at risk? At least one of them should prove to be useful for you that you can use on your cat.

Hello! I'm Jeanie and as the name implies I’m absolutely crazy about cats. I have two boys of my own, Roger and Doogle who are both extremely affectionate, love their tummy scratches and have too much energy most days in my opinion. I love all things cat related and really enjoy investigating and trying out all the different types of cat toys, trees and gadgets on my two mischief makers.

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