My Cat Is Allergic To Fleas.

Try a powder called Thornit. It is very cheap.

That's weird, my fleas are allergic to cats.

And where do you get it, pet stores, internet ?
I'll just look it up.

Hmmm. Seems more for ear mites. Appreciated. But my cat licks his fur off he licks himself so much.

Diatomaceous earth is great for flea control. I bought a 40lb bag at a feed store for about $30. You need to be certain that you use food grade or feed grade DE. The initial cost may be more than a spot dose and it does take some care to apply- but it is a wonderful, effective alternative to applying pesticides to your pet. Over the course of your cat's life, you will save the cost many, many times.

Be sure to keep it out of your pets eyes (and yours as well). Avoid breathing it in, it's abrasive. It is drying to skin and while that does not seem to bother my cats, they do want more water after an application.

My dog is allergic to fleas and we use Frontline but she still gets fleas. I've been meaning to buy some Diatomaceous earth to put in the yard because that's where she's getting them from. If you can't afford Frontline, use what they have for sale at your local grocery store. I bought 3 tubes for $9.99 for my cat as she doesn't seem as sensitive as my dog does to the flea bites and it works great for her.

I will look into it. It doesnt affect your cats ? My cat will wake up from a deep sleep and start licking himself for what seems like an hour.

I feel bad for him, and thats why im looking for something.

You beat me to it, JadeDone:).

OP, you can also add 1/4 tsp to your cat's wet food. It not only safely removes parasites, but is loaded with nutrients that will help his immune system and longevity!
Thread: Has anyone tried Diatomaceous Earth?

That sounds more like allergies to something, or boredom. What do you feed him?

Ur clever Jarhead

Are you talking about the Hartz product? If so, do a search!

My does the same thing. Will lick and lick and lick. Sometimes I give her a little benedryl which is approved by the vet. Good luck.

I'm not sure. Is Hartz bad? I hope not.

My cat has this same problem. He is also allergic to flea products. This remedy works for him...I fill the bath tub with warm water and pour a gallon of white vinegar in the water. I don't bathe him.....just a quick dip and then its over. It kills fleas, keeps them off of him and helps his skin problems heal. He is 10 years old now and I do this once every 2 or 3 months and have done so since he was a kitten. Hope this helps!

If it is Hartz, discontinue........

Here, better look at this:

[link to www.hartzsyndrome.org]

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is good, also if your Cat can stand a bath you can use a natural non-toxic enzyme shampoo called Lice R Gone by Safe Solutions. It also works for fleas by dissolving their exoskeletons and eggs but it's pretty minty so avoid the eyes and genital areas!



Last Edited by Tuff~Kooky on 11/15/2011 09:36 PM

He's allergice to fleas. His vet said even one bite from 1 flea will send him over the edge. The saliva from the flea I guess is what does the trick.

I give him Frontline when I can (purchase it from Austrailia because it's cheaper then local), and a Capstar pill when I can afford it, which works immediately. I comb him regularly with a flea comb to see if he has any, but I've literally only found just 1 in the last 3 months on him. So since the vet said fleas were the culprit, I went with it. Poor guy though, I feel bad for him.

Yes, and so are a lot of the other flea treatments and vaccines! As hard as it is to pull away from a well know namebrand, check out other options. Your kitty is 12yrs old? Lucky you!

Check this out:
[link to www.hartzvictims.org]

Awww...didn't watch it because I new it would be sad. I've bought the grocery store flea medicine just a few times, typically she uses Advantage or Frontline. She's never really had a problem with fleas so sometimes I even skip a few months but the dog is out and about with me in the woods, etc. and so I have to make sure she's protected all the time. Thank you for the information. I'd love go to a more natural route for both of my pets.

Yeah, I'd never use anything Hartz. I know the reaction pets can have to it.

Oh goody, I'm going to try that! Nothing else seems to work - with three cats it has been a nightmare with the diatomaceous earth, weekly shampoos, daily vacuuming, and I'm still battling those hateful things since the summer.

Your remedy is one I have never seen even with hours of research looking for a solution. Sure hope it works!

My cat is also allergic to fleas.

I really wanted to not go with the big pharma stuff and I tried every natural thing I could find. Nothing worked and my poor cat wound up chewing more than 1/2 her fur off. I finally had to give in and take her in to the vet. She's now on Revolution and I still feel guilty for making her suffer for 6 months while I tried to find a natural remedy. Revolution is $80 for a 6 month supply (6 doses) - but honestly, if I had to, I'd give up a few meals a month to make sure she gets her monthly dose.

I guess I'm trying to say that if the natural solutions don't seem to be working, look at what you can cut in your budget to get your kitty the right meds. And don't wait as long as I did. :o(

Ummm.....enzyme shampoo is not toxic for your Cat, insecticides are toxic poison!

The thread about diatomaceous earth has a li8nk from OP to earthworks, but it doesn't link. Here is the website, and this page is about how DE works for fleas/mites for pets and livestock. Please check it out. You can buy a small amount also, or possibly even find it at a local feed store. Just make sure it is FOOD GRADE!
[link to www.earthworkshealth.com]

Try garlic tablets in your cats food. Helps keep the fleas away, also plant mint in the garden where your cat does his business - fleas hate mint!

Yeah, I live in Calif. I usually purchase Frontline from an online pet supply place in Austrailia, cause it's a lot cheaper. So I guess you are right. Gonna have to make a few sacrifices, and place the order.

But for long term use, I will definately look into the other remedies others have posted here.

Thank you Roxi !!