So, you’ve discovered that your poor feline friend has fleas. You may be asking yourself “What should I do if my cat has fleas?” Unless you favor natural flea remedies (that are not always successful), it is important to make a visit to the vet. The veterinarian will be able to provide potent flea medicine for your cat, so your pet can start feeling better in a few days. In the meantime, you can use some of these at-home methods to relieve your cat.
Treat Your Cat
– Fill a spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and water. Spray your pet to temporarily relieve them of fleas (be careful around your pet’s face).
– Put your pet in the bathtub and administer hydrogen peroxide to your cat’s coat. The fleas should drop off your cat and into the tub.
– Brush your cat with a flea comb and kill the dislodged fleas by placing them in a bowl of detergent mixed with water.
Treat Your Home
The fleas can jump off your pet and onto furniture and carpet, so it is also important to follow up with cleaning even after your pet has been treated. Fleas that have infested a home can bite the humans that live there, so it is important to treat your home as soon as you discover the fleas.
– Thoroughly vacuum your home and car. Vacuum under everything including rugs, furniture, etc. Throw out the vacuum bag immediately after cleaning to ensure the critters don’t crawl back out. You can even hire a reliable carpet cleaning service directly through TalkLocal!
– After cleaning, spray the house with flea spray. Follow the instructions carefully and make sure to remove all pets and family members until it is safe to return.
– Remember to treat your yard, especially the areas where your cat has roamed. Using a professional flea spray, treat your yard according to the instructions.
If you don’t want to remove the pests yourself, TalkLocal can connect you to a local pest control specialist within minutes!
