I have two kitties, one that's about 2 years old (Jezebel) and one that's about 8-9 weeks old (Delilah). They both have fleas.
About a month ago (before we got Delilah), I tried the Hartz Flea Drops on Jezebel. I hadn't done the research before purchasing the product. She got extremely ill and almost died.
Because of that experience, I am extremely reluctant to use any sort of topical flea treatments on my kitties. I had thought of using Advantage, but I read about the adverse reactions and thought otherewise.
I am looking for natural remedies for fleas. We have fed the kitties the brewer's yeast, which has helped somewhat. Unfortunately, the fleas jump off them and into the house--and thus, we are covered in nasty flea bites.
I found a recipe for a citrus flea repellant, but it has not been very successful thus far.
I was wondering if anyone on here could steer me in the direction of a natural flea remedy that would actually work? Again, I'm pretty much refusing to use Advantage, Frontline, or Revolution due to Jezebel's experience with the Hartz drops.
Any information is welcome. Thank you so much!
~Nikki~
About a month ago (before we got Delilah), I tried the Hartz Flea Drops on Jezebel. I hadn't done the research before purchasing the product. She got extremely ill and almost died.
Because of that experience, I am extremely reluctant to use any sort of topical flea treatments on my kitties. I had thought of using Advantage, but I read about the adverse reactions and thought otherewise.
I am looking for natural remedies for fleas. We have fed the kitties the brewer's yeast, which has helped somewhat. Unfortunately, the fleas jump off them and into the house--and thus, we are covered in nasty flea bites.
I found a recipe for a citrus flea repellant, but it has not been very successful thus far.
I was wondering if anyone on here could steer me in the direction of a natural flea remedy that would actually work? Again, I'm pretty much refusing to use Advantage, Frontline, or Revolution due to Jezebel's experience with the Hartz drops.
Any information is welcome. Thank you so much!
~Nikki~
I've known some kitties treated with Advantage and there were no adverse effects except the kitties didn't like the smell. Hartz makes a product they call Advantage, but you would want to get the Advantage made by Bayer that is only available by vet prescription. There is also a vet prescribed tablet called Capstar. When used with Advantage it works miracles and is a safe way to get rid of fleas.
I was having a bath one night and he jumped in with me. We laughed about that for ages.
He said that it is better than advantage. He also said that flea collars do more harm than good to cats, especially kittens, so please don't use one, I have heard too many sad stories regarding flea collars, they are toxic. 
I put the revolution on Buddy, but I had to seclude him in the bathroom for 24 hours and remove the rug, since the nasties try to jump off to escape their death sentance. But it worked wonders!!!! 
He is now flea free!! It is a 3 month supply, and is approx $50, but it works great! And is SAFE for you kitties!!!! You may have to treat your carpets etc to prevent reinfestation. But make sure you keep your kitties away when you do. The over the counter meds don't work as well, and not all of them are suitable for kittens.
face and kept licking lol
