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Can anyone help
One of our four furries is having problems with cat fleas. He reacts badly to such things as Frontline and programme and sprays. We comb him daily with an "electric" comb and a "flea"comb and he also wears a 12 month type flea collar but the damned little fleas still make a bee line for him. Our other three are not affected in any way as they are able to take the Frontline back of the neck programme. Don't want to put him on steroids as vet suggested so am wondering if anyone out there has had a similar problem and has found a "natural" way to overcome it He is 7kg in weight so is a very big cat to handle although a gentle soul . He and we would be most grateful for any help or suggestions -- patjeffo |
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The Jeffos wrote: One of our four furries is having problems with cat fleas. He reacts badly to such things as Frontline and programme and sprays. We comb him daily with an "electric" comb and a "flea"comb and he also wears a 12 month type flea collar but the damned little fleas still make a bee line for him. Our other three are not affected in any way as they are able to take the Frontline back of the neck programme. Don't want to put him on steroids as vet suggested so am wondering if anyone out there has had a similar problem and has found a "natural" way to overcome it He is 7kg in weight so is a very big cat to handle although a gentle soul . He and we would be most grateful for any help or suggestions -- patjeffo Have you tried Revolution or Advantage? They all have different carriers, so if he reacts poorly to Frontline he may be able to tolerate Advantage. -L. |
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The Jeffos wrote: One of our four furries is having problems with cat fleas. He reacts badly to such things as Frontline and programme and sprays. You could try this site for some ideas: http://www.4fleas.com/fleacontroldonot.htm Also, there is something called diatomaceous earth which is supposed to work very well, and contains no chemicals to cause problems. Just make absolutely sure you get the food grade, and not the pool grade. Here's some info on it: http://www.commonsensecare.com/diatomaceous-earth.html Lauren |
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"PawsForThought" wrote in message oups.com... snip Also, there is something called diatomaceous earth which is supposed to work very well, and contains no chemicals to cause problems. Just make absolutely sure you get the food grade, and not the pool grade. Here's some info on it: http://www.commonsensecare.com/diatomaceous-earth.html Lauren When I was working, I hauled a trailerload of diatomaceaous earth from Burney, CA from a mine / processing plant. The stuff is reeeeeally fine powerdered dirt ... or more correctly silicon and everyone in the plant had to wear special dust masks. I would too when applyint it to an pet's fur. The stuff is also used to pack between steel walls of safes to insulate the contents in case of fire. Has many other uses. "*Insect* *Dust* Diatomaceous earth is a mechanical insect killer. Insects cannot become immune to its action. When insects come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the sharp edges lacerate the bugs' waxy exoskeleton and then the powdery DE absorbs their body fluids causing death from dehydration. DE kills insects by drying them up. Insect Dust stops bugs fast. Diatomaceous earth replaces Diazinon and other harsh chemicals. Intended for application with a hand duster, diatomaceous earth is so safe it may be rubbed right into your dog or cat's fur." |
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Thank you so much, Will try to locate where I could purchase the "earth"
and keep my fingers crossed that it will help him. Will let you know when and if Once agin many thanks "The Jeffos" wrote in message ... One of our four furries is having problems with cat fleas. He reacts badly to such things as Frontline and programme and sprays. We comb him daily with an "electric" comb and a "flea"comb and he also wears a 12 month type flea collar but the damned little fleas still make a bee line for him. Our other three are not affected in any way as they are able to take the Frontline back of the neck programme. Don't want to put him on steroids as vet suggested so am wondering if anyone out there has had a similar problem and has found a "natural" way to overcome it He is 7kg in weight so is a very big cat to handle although a gentle soul . He and we would be most grateful for any help or suggestions -- patjeffo |
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