A couple days ago I found 2 fleas on Jericho so we decided to nip it in the butt before we got infested and bought some carpet and upholstery powder, shampoo, and Zodiac Bio Spot. Everything was fine until I used the Bio Spot. It did not stay in the area I applied it to, instead in ran all down the sides of his neck and all down his back. So he, like any cat, felt a wet spot and started licking. He then started making horrible faces and gagging and wouldnt eat or drink anything. So I called the number on the box and it connected me to ASPCA poison control, and a women answered who referred to herself as a doctor, I explained what was going on and she said hes fine he just doesnt like the taste.
Now Jericho is about 6lbs, and is 4 months old. The box says to use on cats 12 weeks and older that weigh more than 5lbs, so I figured it would be fine. I then started researching the product and found horrible reviews. Others cats had experienced anything from hair loss and burning and scaring of the skin to convulsions and death. And even though it says for cats and kittens (over 5lbs and over 12 weeks old) I found online that it is usually ok on grown cats but younger small pound cats cannot handle the toxins. So I immediately rushed Jericho to the sink and washed him thoroughly to make sure all the Bio Spot was off. Afterwards he went to sleep like nothing had happened, and this morning he was fine, so I think we caught it soon enough.
What Im wondering is if there are any home remedies for fleas? Im far too scared to use any pesticides on him at such a young age. I read that vinegar and garlic help keep fleas away, but Im afraid to even try that. My main concern is keeping him flea free and safe and healthy at the same time. Any help would be wonderful!
Now Jericho is about 6lbs, and is 4 months old. The box says to use on cats 12 weeks and older that weigh more than 5lbs, so I figured it would be fine. I then started researching the product and found horrible reviews. Others cats had experienced anything from hair loss and burning and scaring of the skin to convulsions and death. And even though it says for cats and kittens (over 5lbs and over 12 weeks old) I found online that it is usually ok on grown cats but younger small pound cats cannot handle the toxins. So I immediately rushed Jericho to the sink and washed him thoroughly to make sure all the Bio Spot was off. Afterwards he went to sleep like nothing had happened, and this morning he was fine, so I think we caught it soon enough.
What Im wondering is if there are any home remedies for fleas? Im far too scared to use any pesticides on him at such a young age. I read that vinegar and garlic help keep fleas away, but Im afraid to even try that. My main concern is keeping him flea free and safe and healthy at the same time. Any help would be wonderful!
