Or there’s TAGiWIG – a homeopathic flea remedy that you could try.
In an interview I did with Julie Lee of Adored Beast Apothecary, she mentioned Grindelia as a great homeopathic remedy for fleas. This Newton Labs Homeopathics Remedy Pets Flea also has grindelia in it.
Also, Doug wrote me saying, “My cats have had absolutely zero fleas for the past three flea seasons.” You can learn more about what Doug does with Psorinum 30C as a flea repellent for cats on his site, CatNewsHeadlines.com.
I further Googled about Psorinum 30c and found homeopath Joette Calabrese using it too:
To relieve the torturous itching, get rid of fleas, and protect against them in the future, she has used Psorinum 200, Ledum palustre 200 and Antimonium crudum 6.
Here’s how it’s done: At the first sign of a flea attack: one dose of Psorinum 200 every seven days; one dose of Ledum 200 twice a day; one dose of Ant crud 6 two to three times a day. (And remember to scroll to the bottom of this page to receive this information in a free, easy-to-reference remedy card!)
Continue using these medicines, sticking to the same schedule, until the fleas are gone and there is no more scratching or nibbling. Sometimes, the itching can continue after the fleas have gone. So, just make sure that no more symptoms exist before discontinuing this method.
Flower Essences
Some praise flower essences for their ability to repel or change the energy of the animal so as not to attract fleas.
Here is the one I have seen recommended:
Colloidal Silver
I’ve also seen colloidal silver recommended to prevent fleas. It can be added to your cat’s drinking water, with just 5-6 drops needed for a large bowl.
You can buy colloidal silver here.
Oils Suitable for Cats
There are a couple of oil options that are suitable for cats and that work as flea prevention.
Before using essential oil (a VERY concentrated solution), just open it up (loosen the top, don’t take it fully off), offer it to your dog or cat, and see what happens. The answer is:
- NO – If you open one up and the cat is sort of sniffing it and then departs the room, then that’s a big no.
- YES – If they are sort of attracted to it and sniffing around and don’t seem to mind it at all, then that’s a good one to use for them.
Here’s another alternative:
Mix this, put it in a spray bottle, spray it onto your cat’s coat, and then use a flea comb to spread it through.