IN response to flea control. First, improving diet is number one. A properly made raw diet is the absolute most natural way to feed a carnivore,,,as nature intended. Processed food will never be good for any living being and this includes our animal companions. Improvement will not happen overnight but it will improve the animals ability to be less desireable to pests. Also, check with exercise, boredom, cleaning products used in and outside the home, vaccinations and medications can also cause itchy responses as well.
Local nurseries can offer many less toxic ideas for the yard and garden. An infestation brings a new work ethic...like getting a second or third job.
It requires constant and meticulous cleaning with SAFE products like steam, baking soda and vinegar. Intense linen washing in hot water and vacuum daily, removing the bag or emptying the cannister with each use.
Flea comb daily...drop fleas into alcohol or soapy water to drown. You can bathe often if you use a simple shampoo like oatmeal or aloe depending on what causes the most skin soothing to your animal. Look for products with the least ingredients...if you cannot pronouce it or have to look it up. dont use it. Leaving a simple oatmeal solution on for five minutes before rinsing will smother the flea...
And making a simple lemon water rinse to be spritzed on before a walk will often deter pests from jumping on...A quick brush/comb after a walk may be helpful, too.
A saturated and pressed black or green tea bag held onto a bite is quite soothing...as is nonalcohol based witchhazel...
Most IMPORTANT is that NO Essential Oil should be used around or on cats of any age. Dogs and horses have an ability to handle these oils but will cause long term health problems in cats...Do not use...
For the yard,,,use beneficial nematodes..purchase locally or check out:
www.arbico-organics.com for natural predators.