Question:
Anybody have some home remedies for cats with fleas?

My cat is got fleas i have done everything i know to do shampooed, the carpet stuff, the one spot stuff. Its not he high price stuff, maybe I need to know what woks best. I really cant afford to take to vet right now. I wll if i have to though.

Answer: I currently work for the SPCA. We offer just about everything under the sun at low cost. I would definently look around and find a local SPCA near you. First, flea preventatives such as shampoos, sprays and collars are a HUGE waste of money. Shampoo's are temporary and only kill the fleas that would be "currently" on him/her. Flea sprays can actually be toxic to your cat because felines clean themselves, they will lick the chemicals off them which can, like I said, be toxic to them and they can develop ulcers on their tounges. Flea collars generally only help with the area around the neck and over time the collar will "wear off" and not work. Especially the brand Hartz. Hartz flea preventatives should be pulled off the shelves, they are knows for selling flea preventative products that do more harm to animals than good. The best flea preventative (for example) is Advantage, which is applied to the back of the neck monthly, I use it and I have had absolutely no complaints. Also, depending on where you are applying the flea preventative might be the cause on why it is not working. Whenever applying flea preventative, especially on felines, always apply it to the back of the neck, right above the shoulder blades, so they cant lick it off them. Always bathe your pet before you apply the flea preventative and make sure he/she is dry, otherwise it wont work. Like I said, try and look around for your local SPCA and see if they have clinics that you could use, they are low cost and will save you TONS of money. I really hope this helps!!! I feel like I just wrote a novel