Treating Fur Mites in Cats... seeking natural remedies please!

I wouldn't risk it, call the vet and ask his/her opinion.

essential oils are harmful to cats. and garlic can be toxic adn cause anemia. I don't know about those others, but I would not try them on a cat.

here is some info

http://www.peteducation.com/article....1+2239&aid=724

frontline plus seems to be the most effective and safe treatment in cats (after doing some searches)

Revolution will take care of earmites, why not ask your vet if it will take care of other mites? It's not natural but strays will also have fleas, roundworms, and often earmites - which the Revolution will help with and would also mean less treatments overall.

I agree - not worth risking without a good long talk with your own vet....and Revolution is definitely worth a try, and the money, IMO.

Just because something is 'natural', doesn't mean it's necessarily beneficial or harmless. For either human or animal, IMO, never never administer anything without checking with the health care provider.

I bet that something like Advantage would work, but have her call the vet to be sure, it may not work.

Originally Posted by darlili

Just because something is 'natural', doesn't mean it's necessarily beneficial or harmless. For either human or animal, IMO, never never administer anything without checking with the health care provider.

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I agree, most people see the word "natural" on pet & people products and expect them to be safe... but Poision Ivy is natural, and not many people would use it if it were in a lotion. At least I hope not.

I hope you didn't take that the wrong way, lol.

What I said about "natural vs. Poison Ivy" came to me when I was looking at all of the cat foods that say "All Natural" on the front, but when you turn them over they are full of corn and chemicals. Your thread reminded me of that, lol.