Fleas!!!!!

[moosmom]

Here's a great site that I read about fleas and how to deal with them. Jen's right though, it's best to treat all cats AND the house as well.

http://www.fleascontrol.com/

[shais_mom]

I have had my bouts with fleas this year too. Kloe went to the vet on Friday and she said we have been having horrible flea season.
When I discovered mine I was looking online for natural - quick relief for the animals. I found:
--BORAX - the laundry additive - remove the animals sprinkle on the carpet leave over nite or for 24 hours and then vacuum up. I don't think the Borax actually hurts the animals it just is better for them not to be faceful of it on the floor. The Borax eats thru the stomach of the flea - killing them.
--Cut up a lemon - pour boiling water over it and let steep overnite in a glass jar.. Spray over animal (I used this on Keegan) she smelled like lemonaid!
--When you are combing the fleas off - dipping them in the hot water is good but add a bit of DAWN dish soap to it and it really kills them instantly.
----It also suggested using the Dawn as a shampoo to bath the animals. Someone wondered if it was too harsh but someone on my LJ site said they don't buy shampoo for dogs they make their own using Dawn and essential oils. I used it on all 3 animals with no itchy skin or flaking skin.
Good Luck!
this was the instructions for Pet shampoo made with Dawn - says it is mostly for dogs - not sure if it can be used on cats - But I'll ask:
This simple recipe will give your dog a beautiful, healthy coat and is much cheaper than commercial products.

1 pint Ivory or Dawn liquid dishwashing soap
1 pint water
1 pint apple cider vinegar
4 ounces glycerine (available at your local pharmacy)
Mix all of the ingredients together.
Double the ingredients if a larger amount is desired.