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Sunday, July 29, 2012

No more chemicals

So, I sprayed the cats with equal parts fresh lemon juice (squeezed from lemon) and warm water and left it on their fur to dry. That was weeks ago and I have not seen one flea here this year since.
Mr. Ed & Sierra
I think this may work for the cats. No nasty chemicals; just a bit of sticky fur for awhile and some sour-puss's.

Go ahead and try it. I would say it's worth a try. If your cat does not care to be sprayed then dab it on with a sponge. Not too much, just pat all their hair and get it down to the skin. Avoid the eye area. I actually did not put it on their face. Now leave it. Fleas hate citrus.

Details on the give-away coming tomorrow.

hugs, Deb


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12 comments:

  1. The Cat GuyJuly 29, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Everything I keep reading about the spot on flea treatments sure freaks me out, especially the new Costco Kirkland brand. Too many kitties hurt or killed for my liking. I will have to try the lemon juice and water trick, I've not heard of that one before.

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  2. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJuly 29, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Thanks for the tip. Will give it a try!

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  3. SusanJuly 30, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    I agree--natural is so much better. The cats' fur does look shiny and healthy; great tip. XOXO

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  4. Mr PuddyJuly 30, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Dear Deb, my mom take note !
    Thanks so much for the tip
    X

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  5. FlowerLady LorraineJuly 30, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I don't like using chemicals either. For the past 6-7 years I've been giving our girls brewer's yeast mixed in their food and no fleas. Their coats are shiny, and they like it. I found out about brewer's yeast online and am so glad I did. I mix about 1 tsp. into 1 1/2 - 2 cups dry cat food, mixed with a 1/4 of a can of wet cat food, for our 4 feline girls.

    B vitamins are in the brewer's yeast. Fleas do not like thiamin.

    Here is one link about it:

    http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5241147_brewer_s-yeast-rid-fleas_.html

    I don't use 1 tsp. per cat, just about 1 tsp. mixed in food for all. You can read more about brewer's yeast for cats online if you do a search.

    I sprinkle brewer's yeast on my cereal too. :-)

    Have a great week with all of the felines in your life.

    FlowerLady

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  6. DebJuly 30, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Thank you FlowerLady for this advice. I also have tried this and recommend it, too. Deb

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  7. ElaineJuly 30, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I'll certainly give this a go, I hate using chemicals on any of the animals. I can well imagine their sour looks, but it will be worth it. Thanks.x

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  8. MeggieJuly 30, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Thanks for the tip....I will give it a try on Smoky. (my cat)

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  9. Ms SparrowJuly 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I've been really lucky. None of my kitties have picked up fleas. Now, when it comes to cockleburs, it's a different story.

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  10. Brenda PruittJuly 30, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Maybe kind of like ants hate cinnamon, huh? I say do what we can to cut down on the chemicals we put on our beloved pets. I'm having a party starting later today. It's about "tweaking." Love for you to show some of your pretty dishes!
    Brenda

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  11. Ruth KellyJuly 30, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Cats hate citrus as well. I don't think we have fleas here.

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  12. LisaJuly 30, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Oh, look at all the pretty kitties and dishes here! Lovely, lovely, lovely! Thanks for letting me know about your blog!

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