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Old January 14th 04, 03:59 AM
Melanie Lacasse
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yeah I wouldn't be putting Clorox for one on any floors that my cat would
have access to. I'm sure it would harm your cat if inhaled or ingested. Also
lemon has a high acid content and cats skin is very sensitive...it may
result in a rash or very dry skin. I would call your local vet or pet store
and see if they have some practical and inexpensive ways to controlling your
flea problem...both for your home and your pet.
Hope this helps!

"~*Connie*~" wrote in message
...
a lot of these sound toxic to the cats

"Tina Laitinen" wrote in message
able.rogers.com...
I subscribe to a news letter called Handy Hints and one newsletter gave

a
few helpful flea tips. Here they are enjoy. I don't know if they work

or
not but my sister tried the salt one and she got a couple of hundred

fleas
in her vaccumn bags. My mum tried it to. Salt is cheap to you can

probably
get it at the dollar store or whereever.

Tina

Sprinkle dry Clorox 2 onto your carpet, let it set for
30 minutes and then vacuum as usual. Be sure to emptythe bag. Because it
will be infested with fleas."

If your animal sleeps on their own pet bed, make sure it has cedar chips

in
the stuffing. Cedar chips help repel fleas...

Fleas don't like garlic powder or brewer's yeast. Sprinkle affected

areas
with either one...Adding a few sprinkles of either one to your animal's
daily diet will also help in controlling fleas on the animal.

Sprinkle salt all over the carpet and leave overnight, the next morning,
vacuum thoroughly. Fleas will eat the salt, but cannot tolerate it and

will,
how do I say this kindly...EXPLODE internally..

Avon's Skin-so-soft was mentioned as a flea deterrant when rubbed into

the
animal's coat.

If you don't have that available, boil a lemon, cut in
half with some water (1 or 2 cups) for a few minutes.Cool, strain and

put
into a spray bottle. Spray youranimal's fur. Be careful around their

eyes
and in fact, if you want to apply some to your pet's face, spray the

lemon
mix on your hand and apply it that way to be safe.

If you want to make sure you do have fleas in your house, mix liquid

soap
and water in a shallow pan or bowl and place it near a light on the

floor.
In a day or two you should see the the little bugger floating face down

or
face up (hard to tell with a flea).

Pour a little white vinegar in your pet's drinking bowl daily. This will
help build up a natural flea repellant within the animal...






  #12  
Old January 14th 04, 04:10 AM
Gee
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"Asfand Yar Qazi" wrote in message
...
Heya,

Sorry for cross-posting. Don't know which group to send to..

So, got this kitten from Charlton in South-east London. Absolute
bargain, only £20. Crazy little blogger. Does really stupid things.
Now about a year old.

But, since he's been going outside, a worrying phenomenon has
started....

SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCH

And that's just us humans. The poor cat wakes up suddenly at times and
viciously attacks various parts of his skin.

What can we do? I've checked this website:
http://www.yourfamilyshealth.com/fam...th/pets/fleas/

and it says to vaccum regularly could have an affect. We can't really
afford exterminators and stuff right now.

Would this not have happened if we didn't let him inside, and trained
him to stay inside all the time?

btw, as a side note, does anyone have any advice for us poor humans?
Any cream we can put on our skins to stop the biting? Oh, and will
washing duvets kill them?

Thanks,
Asfand Yar




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http://www.it-is-truth.org/


OK, if you are unemployed, or on certain benefits you should be able to have
the cat seen and treated in either Blue Cross or PDSA (I think). I don;t
know where you live but you should be able to get the info either from their
websites or call them.

Treating the fleas is easy, not hugely expensive either, but time consuming
and requires lots of washing.

Flea treatment for cats - monthly ~£10 for a top range Frontline
Flea treatment for carpet - good one from the vets -do not waste money on
stuff from Tesco ~£7-10

I had to do it couple of years ago. You must wash ALL the clothes and
bedding, on the higher temperature the better, as fleas can jump wherever
they feel like, and lay eggs which can survive a long time. You MUST Spray
the caprpets as per instructions. Hoover carpet, you should have then carpet
protected for about a year with one spray can. Keep putting the frontline on
your kitty once a month.

Gee


  #13  
Old January 14th 04, 04:10 AM
Gee
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"Asfand Yar Qazi" wrote in message
...
Heya,

Sorry for cross-posting. Don't know which group to send to..

So, got this kitten from Charlton in South-east London. Absolute
bargain, only £20. Crazy little blogger. Does really stupid things.
Now about a year old.

But, since he's been going outside, a worrying phenomenon has
started....

SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCH

And that's just us humans. The poor cat wakes up suddenly at times and
viciously attacks various parts of his skin.

What can we do? I've checked this website:
http://www.yourfamilyshealth.com/fam...th/pets/fleas/

and it says to vaccum regularly could have an affect. We can't really
afford exterminators and stuff right now.

Would this not have happened if we didn't let him inside, and trained
him to stay inside all the time?

btw, as a side note, does anyone have any advice for us poor humans?
Any cream we can put on our skins to stop the biting? Oh, and will
washing duvets kill them?

Thanks,
Asfand Yar




--
http://www.it-is-truth.org/


OK, if you are unemployed, or on certain benefits you should be able to have
the cat seen and treated in either Blue Cross or PDSA (I think). I don;t
know where you live but you should be able to get the info either from their
websites or call them.

Treating the fleas is easy, not hugely expensive either, but time consuming
and requires lots of washing.

Flea treatment for cats - monthly ~£10 for a top range Frontline
Flea treatment for carpet - good one from the vets -do not waste money on
stuff from Tesco ~£7-10

I had to do it couple of years ago. You must wash ALL the clothes and
bedding, on the higher temperature the better, as fleas can jump wherever
they feel like, and lay eggs which can survive a long time. You MUST Spray
the caprpets as per instructions. Hoover carpet, you should have then carpet
protected for about a year with one spray can. Keep putting the frontline on
your kitty once a month.

Gee


  #14  
Old January 14th 04, 04:52 AM
Tina Laitinen
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"Melanie Lacasse" wrote in message
able.rogers.com...
yeah I wouldn't be putting Clorox for one on any floors that my cat would
have access to. I'm sure it would harm your cat if inhaled or ingested.

Also
lemon has a high acid content and cats skin is very sensitive...it may
result in a rash or very dry skin. I would call your local vet or pet

store
and see if they have some practical and inexpensive ways to controlling

your
flea problem...both for your home and your pet.
Hope this helps!

"~*Connie*~" wrote in message
...
a lot of these sound toxic to the cats

"Tina Laitinen" wrote in message
able.rogers.com...
I subscribe to a news letter called Handy Hints and one newsletter

gave
a
few helpful flea tips. Here they are enjoy. I don't know if they

work
or
not but my sister tried the salt one and she got a couple of hundred

fleas
in her vaccumn bags. My mum tried it to. Salt is cheap to you can

probably
get it at the dollar store or whereever.

Tina

Sprinkle dry Clorox 2 onto your carpet, let it set for
30 minutes and then vacuum as usual. Be sure to emptythe bag. Because

it
will be infested with fleas."

If your animal sleeps on their own pet bed, make sure it has cedar

chips
in
the stuffing. Cedar chips help repel fleas...

Fleas don't like garlic powder or brewer's yeast. Sprinkle affected

areas
with either one...Adding a few sprinkles of either one to your

animal's
daily diet will also help in controlling fleas on the animal.

Sprinkle salt all over the carpet and leave overnight, the next

morning,
vacuum thoroughly. Fleas will eat the salt, but cannot tolerate it and

will,
how do I say this kindly...EXPLODE internally..

Avon's Skin-so-soft was mentioned as a flea deterrant when rubbed into

the
animal's coat.

If you don't have that available, boil a lemon, cut in
half with some water (1 or 2 cups) for a few minutes.Cool, strain and

put
into a spray bottle. Spray youranimal's fur. Be careful around their

eyes
and in fact, if you want to apply some to your pet's face, spray the

lemon
mix on your hand and apply it that way to be safe.

If you want to make sure you do have fleas in your house, mix liquid

soap
and water in a shallow pan or bowl and place it near a light on the

floor.
In a day or two you should see the the little bugger floating face

down
or
face up (hard to tell with a flea).

Pour a little white vinegar in your pet's drinking bowl daily. This

will
help build up a natural flea repellant within the animal...


The salt one is very inexpensive and it's been tried already. Salt is not
toxic to cats and the fleas just love it. My mum tried it and she said it
got all the fleas out of her carpet.

Tina


  #15  
Old January 14th 04, 04:52 AM
Tina Laitinen
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"Melanie Lacasse" wrote in message
able.rogers.com...
yeah I wouldn't be putting Clorox for one on any floors that my cat would
have access to. I'm sure it would harm your cat if inhaled or ingested.

Also
lemon has a high acid content and cats skin is very sensitive...it may
result in a rash or very dry skin. I would call your local vet or pet

store
and see if they have some practical and inexpensive ways to controlling

your
flea problem...both for your home and your pet.
Hope this helps!

"~*Connie*~" wrote in message
...
a lot of these sound toxic to the cats

"Tina Laitinen" wrote in message
able.rogers.com...
I subscribe to a news letter called Handy Hints and one newsletter

gave
a
few helpful flea tips. Here they are enjoy. I don't know if they

work
or
not but my sister tried the salt one and she got a couple of hundred

fleas
in her vaccumn bags. My mum tried it to. Salt is cheap to you can

probably
get it at the dollar store or whereever.

Tina

Sprinkle dry Clorox 2 onto your carpet, let it set for
30 minutes and then vacuum as usual. Be sure to emptythe bag. Because

it
will be infested with fleas."

If your animal sleeps on their own pet bed, make sure it has cedar

chips
in
the stuffing. Cedar chips help repel fleas...

Fleas don't like garlic powder or brewer's yeast. Sprinkle affected

areas
with either one...Adding a few sprinkles of either one to your

animal's
daily diet will also help in controlling fleas on the animal.

Sprinkle salt all over the carpet and leave overnight, the next

morning,
vacuum thoroughly. Fleas will eat the salt, but cannot tolerate it and

will,
how do I say this kindly...EXPLODE internally..

Avon's Skin-so-soft was mentioned as a flea deterrant when rubbed into

the
animal's coat.

If you don't have that available, boil a lemon, cut in
half with some water (1 or 2 cups) for a few minutes.Cool, strain and

put
into a spray bottle. Spray youranimal's fur. Be careful around their

eyes
and in fact, if you want to apply some to your pet's face, spray the

lemon
mix on your hand and apply it that way to be safe.

If you want to make sure you do have fleas in your house, mix liquid

soap
and water in a shallow pan or bowl and place it near a light on the

floor.
In a day or two you should see the the little bugger floating face

down
or
face up (hard to tell with a flea).

Pour a little white vinegar in your pet's drinking bowl daily. This

will
help build up a natural flea repellant within the animal...


The salt one is very inexpensive and it's been tried already. Salt is not
toxic to cats and the fleas just love it. My mum tried it and she said it
got all the fleas out of her carpet.

Tina


  #16  
Old January 14th 04, 05:40 AM
Dennis Carr
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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 02:59:25 +0000, Melanie Lacasse wrote:

Also
lemon has a high acid content and cats skin is very sensitive...it may
result in a rash or very dry skin.


Not to mention that cats tend to not like citrus.


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http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
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  #17  
Old January 14th 04, 05:40 AM
Dennis Carr
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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 02:59:25 +0000, Melanie Lacasse wrote:

Also
lemon has a high acid content and cats skin is very sensitive...it may
result in a rash or very dry skin.


Not to mention that cats tend to not like citrus.


--
Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my mind,
http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
------------------------------------+-------------------------------

  #18  
Old January 14th 04, 05:42 AM
Dennis Carr
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On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:38:14 +0000, Asfand Yar Qazi wrote:

But, since he's been going outside, a worrying phenomenon has
started.... SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCH

And that's just us humans. The poor cat wakes up suddenly at times and
viciously attacks various parts of his skin.


My sympathies. Fleas isn't fun.

What can we do? I've checked this website:
http://www.yourfamilyshealth.com/fam...th/pets/fleas/

and it says to vaccum regularly could have an affect. We can't really
afford exterminators and stuff right now.


Problem with fleas is that they are like cockroaches. They don't die
except with patience and knowhow.

OK, I guess they're *un*like cockroaches, which just don't die. =^_^=

This is my suggestion then. Get yourself some Bayer Advantage, dose the
cat for about 3-4 months. Keep dosing him for a few months and wait for
the fleas to die. After a fashion, they will not come back.

Would this not have happened if we didn't let him inside, and trained
him to stay inside all the time?


Pretty much, but hindsight is 20/20. If the cat keeps going out, you'll
have to keep dosing him with advantage, of course.

btw, as a side note, does anyone have any advice for us poor humans?
Any cream we can put on our skins to stop the biting?


Avon Skin-So-Soft is a remarkably good insect repellant. Also use aloe
vera on the bite marks.

Oh, and will
washing duvets kill them?


Yeah, but the water has to be hot as hell.

--
Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my mind,
http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
------------------------------------+-------------------------------

  #19  
Old January 14th 04, 05:42 AM
Dennis Carr
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On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:38:14 +0000, Asfand Yar Qazi wrote:

But, since he's been going outside, a worrying phenomenon has
started.... SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCH

And that's just us humans. The poor cat wakes up suddenly at times and
viciously attacks various parts of his skin.


My sympathies. Fleas isn't fun.

What can we do? I've checked this website:
http://www.yourfamilyshealth.com/fam...th/pets/fleas/

and it says to vaccum regularly could have an affect. We can't really
afford exterminators and stuff right now.


Problem with fleas is that they are like cockroaches. They don't die
except with patience and knowhow.

OK, I guess they're *un*like cockroaches, which just don't die. =^_^=

This is my suggestion then. Get yourself some Bayer Advantage, dose the
cat for about 3-4 months. Keep dosing him for a few months and wait for
the fleas to die. After a fashion, they will not come back.

Would this not have happened if we didn't let him inside, and trained
him to stay inside all the time?


Pretty much, but hindsight is 20/20. If the cat keeps going out, you'll
have to keep dosing him with advantage, of course.

btw, as a side note, does anyone have any advice for us poor humans?
Any cream we can put on our skins to stop the biting?


Avon Skin-So-Soft is a remarkably good insect repellant. Also use aloe
vera on the bite marks.

Oh, and will
washing duvets kill them?


Yeah, but the water has to be hot as hell.

--
Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my mind,
http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
------------------------------------+-------------------------------

  #20  
Old January 14th 04, 07:45 AM
Sylvia M.
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"~*Connie*~" wrote in message
...
there is nothing you can do outside of flea spray and frontline or

advantage
or other flea medication from your vet for your pet. Fleas are notorious
for being hard to kill. You can bath your cat to help, but the fleas are
living in your environment and there is nothing that will kill the eggs,

so
you need something that will treat for several months.

Good luck.

"Asfand Yar Qazi" wrote in message
...
Heya,

Sorry for cross-posting. Don't know which group to send to..

So, got this kitten from Charlton in South-east London. Absolute
bargain, only £20. Crazy little blogger. Does really stupid things.
Now about a year old.

But, since he's been going outside, a worrying phenomenon has
started....

SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCHS CRATCHSCRATCH
SCRATCHSCRATCHSCRATCH

And that's just us humans.


First a poem...a very short one:

FLEAS
Adam had em.

A cat does not have to go out to get fleas.
Humans can bring them into the house.
The flea will hop up on your sock, pants, etc, and accept the ride.
Once in, it's everybody's. So are it's progeny.

Good luck getting rid of them...many good ideas have been offered.

Sylvia...out from lurking ;-)


 




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