Fleas are one of our pets' worst nightmares. They are insect-parasites that feed on the blood of warm-blooded mammals, such as cats, and that also sting and are very unpleasant.
It is a very common problem, but it is nonetheless excessively annoying, both for the animal that suffers from the presence of these insects on its skin, and for your home, which may end up infested by a flea plague. You should always be prepared, because you never know when your pet will arrive for a walk accompanied by a few fleas. For this, on our site we will tell you how you can prepare homemade flea shampoo for cats which will also prevent your feline from being attacked by these "vampire" insects.
Fleas and cats
The first thing you should do is check if your cat really has fleas. To do this, see if he has the following main symptoms:
- He scratches intensely, with particular emphasis on areas of the tail and head.
- He seems discouraged, not wanting to play.
- Asks you to brush it more often.
Once the above symptoms have been detected, the best way to check if you really have fleas is by clearing your fur and looking at your skin, as well as using a flea brush and checking if there are any fleas or nits on it. If you confirm the presence of these parasites, act as soon as possible!
The battle against fleas is a team battle, your cat won't be able to fight them alone, so you'll have to help him. One way to do this is by creating your own homemade anti-flea shampoo for cats, since cats often have very sensitive skin when in contact with essential oils, they don't get along very well with natural flea repellants.
White vinegar and glycerin soap
Vinegar is a great option for removing fleas that have come into contact with your cat's skin and helps prevent future infestations. With its strong smell and taste it works as the perfect repellent. For its part, the glycerin soap will give the feeling of softness that your cat's skin needs to get the fleas to slide through the fur, you can locate and remove them better with the flea comb. To prepare this homemade flea shampoo for cats you must follow these steps:
- Buy baby shampoo.
- Pour it into a large bottle.
- Add 1 tablespoon of water.
- Plus 1 cup white or apple cider vinegar.
- And 1 cup of 100% natural glycerin-based liquid soap.
Bathe your cat with this solution until it foams, leave for several minutes, repeat and rinse with warm water. Do this bath every one to two weeks. An important note is that you should keep this homemade flea shampoo away from your cat's nose, eyes, mouth and genitals. We do not want to cause any kind of irritation.
A flea spray and recommendation
You can also use vinegar to create a spray solution to apply directly to your cat's skin between baths, as well as spray areas of the home to prevent fleas. To prepare this home remedy against fleas in cats, you only have to mix 3 cups of water with 1 cup of white vinegar and that's it, a fighting spray.
Desperate to remove fleas from your beloved pet, you will be tempted to use all kinds of treatments and products available on the market and in pet stores. However, on our site we recommend that in order to protect the skin and he alth of your feline from certain harmful chemical products and ingredients, try this homemade anti-flea shampoo for cats at least once, you will see that you will find it very effective. Likewise, choose to acquire quality antiparasitic products that do not harm the animal.
Luck!
