How to remove fleas from a cat at home

Fleas cause a lot of problems not only to cats, but also to their owners. With improper care of animals, parasites appear in the apartment, from there they are much more difficult to expel. The difficulty of breeding is that fleas are extremely sensitive to poison and specific odors, as a result of which they quickly change their place of dislocation, remaining alive. For the extermination of parasites, you can use both professional veterinary drugs and traditional methods. The latter, by the way, are no less effective. Consider everything in order.

How to remove fleas in cats with special preparations

Drops
Most manufacturers of veterinary pharmacology are trying to produce the most safe means. That is why cats do not develop inflammation. However, in rare cases, allergies or mild ailment (refusal to eat, lethargy) is possible.

Before direct application, perform the test: put a drop on the cosmetic swab and cover a small portion of the withers of the pet. Observe the cat for 2 hours, pay attention to the skin condition and general well-being.

The method of application of the drops is quite simple: open the ampoule, type in a pipette a certain amount of the composition based on the age and weight of the pet. Handling withers or spine line, it all depends on the specific manufacturer.

Let us list the effective means: “Bars”, “Harts”, “Bayer Advocate”, “Frontline Spot on Kat”.

Collar
The most common, easy to use and affordable means of getting rid of fleas. The action of the collar lasts about 2 months due to impregnation with insecticide, which is located inside the collar and on its surface. Pests that are found on the body of an animal, quickly die or try to leave the "battlefield".

The action of the collar extends to lashing and ticks, but for the most part it is designed for fleas. After 2 months, you need to change the tool to a new one, because it loses its properties.

The collar not only effectively copes with parasites, it also prevents re-infection. It is for these reasons that the product is used for cats who have been outside for a long time.

The disadvantage of the collar can be considered the appearance of irritation on the neck of the cat. Of course, everything is purely individual, but before applying it is necessary to conduct a test. Put on the collar, wait for 1 hour, then remove and evaluate the skin of the animal. If there is no irritation, and the cat does not comb the neck, the agent can be used.

Do not rush to let your pet out, let him get used to the collar. Often, cats feel uncomfortable, so you need to train them in advance.

From well-proven collars, the following should be highlighted: Kiltiks, Biofar, Bolfo, Diaz, Harts.

Important!
Do not wear the collar on recently ill and sick animals. Use on nursing and pregnant cats is allowed only after consulting a veterinarian.

Shampoo
These funds have a lot of positives. They do not cause allergies because they are completely washed off after the final swim. The procedure is extremely harmless, the risk of poisoning is minimal.Due to the effect of the composition with water, fleas disappear after 2 washes.

Even these advantages are enough to suffer the cry of a cat and wash it from head to toe. After bathing, you need to comb the animal's hair well and check the skin. In cases where you find flea eggs, you need to remove them with a comb with frequent teeth and repeat the procedure the next day.

The most popular today are shampoos "Dliks", "Rolf Club", "Bars", "Demo Lux", "Biofar", "Flea & Tik Kat".

Speaking of the constancy of procedures: if your cat loves to swim and does not squeal at the sight of water, wash it once a week. Or you can force the pet to endure such procedures. This is a guarantee that fleas will not breed.

Spray
These methods of getting rid of fleas can be considered the most effective, but they are also extremely toxic. To remove the parasites, it is necessary to spray the composition over the surface of the cat's fur, comb it thoroughly and not allow it to lick itself for the next 5 hours.

The procedure is carried out exclusively in a ventilated room, while ensuring that the tool does not fall on the cat mucous membranes.Use a special rim in the form of a cone to protect your pet.

Before the procedure, be sure to wear high rubber gloves. Fleas die instantly, because they do not have time to get out of the wool. After processing, you need to comb the pet well. Spray can be used to remove ticks and lashing, the principle of action is identical.

Of all the sprays available on the market, Bars, Biofar, Frontline, Dalyx, Flea & Teak are the most prominent.

Important!
It is forbidden to use sprays on kittens, sick animals, pregnant and nursing cats.

How to remove fleas from cats by folk methods

Lavender, linden and geranium
For cooking means you need 55 grams. geraniums, 65 gr. lime and 100 gr. lavender. Place the herbs in a saucepan, pour over 3 liters of hot water, cover and cover with a thick towel. Wait about 1.5 hours, then strain. Pour the infusion into a bowl or bucket, put the cat in a container so that the fluid level reaches the neck. Carefully rub the mixture into the skin and wool for 10 minutes. After that, rinse the pet with running water. Allowed to use funds for sick animals and kittens,pregnant and lactating cats. In this case, you need to double the amount of water.

Camphor oil and vinegar
Dilute 30 ml. vinegar 150 ml. water, add 10 ml. triple cologne and 60 ml. camphor oil. Put the composition in a dark place for a couple of hours, then add 70 ml. cat shampoo. Rub the mixture with wool, wrap the animal with a cloth that does not absorb moisture well. Wait 5-7 minutes, rinse with a large amount of water with shampoo. Comb your pet by removing the eggs of fleas and dead parasites. The composition is suitable only for completely healthy pets.

Baby soap and yarrow
You can make your own anti-flea shampoo by using a gentle soap. For its preparation, you need to take half a bar and rub it on a small grater, then pour 450 ml. boiling water and put in a water bath. Tomite the mixture for about half an hour, the consistency of the mass should resemble muddy jelly. After that cool, pour 35 ml. pharmacy solution of yarrow and cover with a lid. Wait about 2 hours. Lather the cat's fur, avoiding eye contact. Soak for at least a quarter of an hour, rinse with plenty of water with shampoo.The tool can be used on kittens and pregnant cats.

Salt and chamomile

Take a large bucket, add 200 g to it. food salt. In a separate container pour 3 liters of boiling water 180 gr. chamomile, insist for an hour. After that, strain the composition, heat it up, pour it into a bucket of salt and fill it with warm water until it reaches the brim. Moisten the cat's coat with running water and lower it into the chamomile broth, keeping it upright for about 5 minutes. After the expiration date, rinse the pet's coat and skin well, removing salt. The procedure does not suit kittens, but it can be used for pregnant cats, reducing the amount of salt in half.

Garlic and burdock oil
Crush in a mortar or put 1 head of garlic through the press; pour 1.5 liters of warm water. Leave for 10 hours in a dark closet. After the expiration date, strain through cheesecloth, pour 30 ml. burdock oil, rub the broth to the withers and spine of the animal, leave for 10 hours. Choose hard-to-reach places where the cat cannot lick the mixture. The tool is not used on kittens, sick animals, lactating and pregnant cats.

Tansy and wormwood
Take 35 gr.wormwood and tansy, pour over 700 ml of herbs. boiling water, leave for about 4 hours. After the expiration date, strain the mixture; dilute it with 350 ml. water, warm and moisten the animal's fur. Avoid contact with mucous membranes, despite the fact that medicinal plants, eyes can become inflamed. The product is aged for about 20 minutes, then rinsed with warm water and shampoo. The decoction can be used on kittens, sick animals, pregnant and lactating cats.

Rosemary and Mint

Get at the pharmacy medicinal balm and rosemary infusion. Make 100 gr. Peppermint 2 liters of hot water, languish on the stove for about an hour. Strain the broth, pour 45 ml. rosemary, cover and leave for 1.5 hours. Dip the cat in the resulting solution, add water if necessary, if the pet is large. Comb the wet coat with a massage brush, carefully check the tail, there is a large possible accumulation of eggs. After 10 minutes, wipe the cat dry, do not let it wash until completely dry (purchase a cone around the neck). Bathe your pet with shampoo after 3 hours. The tool is suitable for all cats.

Lemon and grapefruit

Ether of tea tree and eucalyptus
Not everyone knows, but the usual pleasure collar can be turned into an anti-flea. To do this, buy 1 bottle of essential oil of tea tree and eucalyptus essential oil. Dissolve them in the same proportions of 10-15 grams. each. Apply the product to the collar, rub well. Wrap with cling film and wait a few hours. After that, wipe the excess, which is poorly absorbed, with a paper napkin and put it on the pet's neck. After 3-4 weeks useful properties are lost, so you need to re-moisten the collar. The composition can be used for all pets.

Before you begin full-scale processing of the pet with specialized and popular methods, be sure to conduct a test. A safe-looking drug can cause allergies or individual intolerance.Always read the instructions, do not violate the proportions of mixing components, do not increase the exposure time. Choose a remedy based on the health of your pet. During the initial procedure, carefully monitor the behavior of the pet.

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