What's the best flea prevention out there? I always used Advantage (the stuff you put on the back of their necks every month), but it's just ... expensive. And I've heard that it has a lot of nasty chemicals that you really wouldn't want to put into your body (meaning I wouldn't want to put it into my cat's body). I just get the feeling that there's a better method.
I never had a flea problem because my cats were always indoor cats. The only time I had a really bad flea problem ever was when we took in a cat and he had a VERY VERY VERY bad case of fleas and worms, which then quickly spread to my current cat.
Considering that, I don't really feel the need to worry. However, if I can, I want to walk my cat. And if I can, I want to be able to do it often enough that he would be going out at least twice a week. That said, I'm concerned about fleas.
Would bathing him after a walk be enough? Also vacuuming and grooming. I once was told by a vet that most flea shampoos are dangerous (???) but my dad manages a company that makes super natural pet products that I always used on my dog and I loved them. The shampoo and conditioner made his coat softer and silkier than my own hair (and I have naturally SOFT hair). And it smells great and is made from all natural ingredients. Same with the flea and tick shampoo that we have.
I can provide the ingredients later.
So if I could get some ideas or tips about this, that would be great. I really want to avoid any flea problems if possible, but don't want to dish out a ton for prevention. I mean Advantage is only 50$ but that's every month. And I'm still concerned about dangerous chemicals.
Thanks!
I never had a flea problem because my cats were always indoor cats. The only time I had a really bad flea problem ever was when we took in a cat and he had a VERY VERY VERY bad case of fleas and worms, which then quickly spread to my current cat.
Considering that, I don't really feel the need to worry. However, if I can, I want to walk my cat. And if I can, I want to be able to do it often enough that he would be going out at least twice a week. That said, I'm concerned about fleas.
Would bathing him after a walk be enough? Also vacuuming and grooming. I once was told by a vet that most flea shampoos are dangerous (???) but my dad manages a company that makes super natural pet products that I always used on my dog and I loved them. The shampoo and conditioner made his coat softer and silkier than my own hair (and I have naturally SOFT hair). And it smells great and is made from all natural ingredients. Same with the flea and tick shampoo that we have.
I can provide the ingredients later.
So if I could get some ideas or tips about this, that would be great. I really want to avoid any flea problems if possible, but don't want to dish out a ton for prevention. I mean Advantage is only 50$ but that's every month. And I'm still concerned about dangerous chemicals.
Thanks!