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- Hybrid - 11-13-2006
take it to the vet and get it dipped.
- The Prodigal Son - 11-13-2006
Tie it to the bumper
- GonzoStyle - 11-13-2006
since someone cant use google....
MY CAT HAS FLEAS; WHAT TYPE OF NATURAL PRODUCTS CAN I USE TO GET RID OF THE LITTLE BUGGERS?
If the flea infestation has become serious, a bath is in order - using a shampoo that has d-limonene (a citrus extract), pyrethrum or using a good castile soap and just leaving it on the fur for about five minutes. Just for good measure you may want to do a second soaping to rid them completely of any remaining fleas that may have survived. Be sure and put some cotton in their ears and some vaseline or other oil around their eyes to prevent any soap from getting in there to irritate the membranes. The rosemary rinse mentioned above would be good to use at this time also.
The important thing is to remain diligent in combing with a flea comb if possible and vacuuming carpets and surfaces frequently. If you need to use a spray or fogger, again try to find one that contains pyrethrins and possibly some type of growth inhibitor that will prevent further infestation.
Wash your pet’s bedding, and any sleeping areas, frequently. A very low concentration of bleach may be added to the washing machine and rinsed thoroughly.
There are several possibilities for herbal or homeopathic treatment to help your cat rid herself of fleas. These are most effective under the direction of a good holistic veterinarian. Most notably, your cat will likely have irritated skin, which can be soothed with a spray of aloe vera juice or gel (make sure the kind you use is naturally preserved, without sodium benzoate, which is poisonous to cats). If your cat develops worms, treatment is somewhat different. Again, we advise that you contact a holistic vet to help you with your cat care choices.
IF I DO FIND A HEAVY INFESTATION OF FLEAS AND HAVE TO TREAT WITH CHEMICALS, WHAT CAN I GIVE MY CAT TO PROCESS OUT THE RESIDUES?
If you have to use a topical or environmental chemical to treat for fleas, then take extra Vitamin C (250 units twice a day), both the humans and the pets, to help aid the body in processing out the residues.
If preventive measures are taken, hopefully you won't ever have to worry about those pesky fleas on your fur kids!
- The Prodigal Son - 11-13-2006
You are a fountain of information, Gonzo. I salute you.
You see kids, alchohol doesn't kill your brain cells!
- GonzoStyle - 11-13-2006
I don't drink
- The Prodigal Son - 11-13-2006
Well don't I feel like the asshole!
- GonzoStyle - 11-13-2006
drinking is awful and pollutes the body, your body is a temple.
now im gonna go start up my second pack of cigarettes for the day.
- The Prodigal Son - 11-13-2006
Is your body a wonderland?
- Paper Boy - 11-13-2006
so, i should give the cat orange juice to help process the chemicals that she has ingested.
- The Prodigal Son - 11-13-2006
Is the cat still alive?
- Paper Boy - 11-13-2006
yes, unfortunately she is.
- The Prodigal Son - 11-13-2006
Maybe you should consider doing the Old Yeller on the poor thing.
Seriously, you may want to consider taking it to a vet.
- GonzoStyle - 11-13-2006
its a cat, just go outside and a new one off the street. I pass by like 40 cats before I get to the end of the block.
- Paper Boy - 11-13-2006
if this stuff i put on him doesn't work, i'll take him to the vet for a dipping.
where in brooklyn do you live? i got this one off of marcy st up by the jews.
- GonzoStyle - 11-13-2006
thats what you get for fuckin with them jews
- Paper Boy - 11-13-2006
you ever go up there. most disgusting people in the city, worse than the darkies.
- The Prodigal Son - 11-13-2006
Yeah, and those sand niggers...WHOOOOOOOOOOWIE! Do they stink!
- virgingrrl - 11-13-2006
cats are the worst.
- Luna - 11-13-2006
GonzoStyle Wrote:its a cat, just go outside and a new one off the street. I pass by like 40 cats before I get to the end of the block.I have 4 here that are free to a good home (2 itty bitty kittens, too)..
Come and get'em!
- GonzoStyle - 11-13-2006
don't, it's a trap!
You get there and luna is all like, "yeah the cats are in the basement, follow me..."
and boom, never heard from again!