This by far is thee best tutorial on treatment for carpets. I've been searching for utube for days and I love this one. Took in a stray beautiful kitten just for 5 hours (that was enough- then dropped off kitten to her new home) but the next day my friend calls & says she has fleas! Yikes I have 3 cats & I'm immediately scratching as we're taking. ( That's just how I am) Well long story short I've done the white sock test & dish with Dawn and tea light etc .. nothing. But I did call the vet & we got Credilio (chewable tablets for our 3 cats) I now know that I'm not going to use that again (no side effects) but I want to do natural treatment. So we took all 3 of them a dawn bath and then following week a coconut oil rub. Vacuuming with baking soda & salt every 3 days for carpet & furniture, my homemade lemon spray. Don't for get to treat your vehicles (I had the kitten in the car ride for over 1 1/2 hours from where I had to pick her up. So I used the baking soda & salt in my car as well. I also spray in my car lavender (not in my house cause I hear it's toxic for cats?) I don't see any evidence of fleas (month later) but I'm still itching? No bite marks, I think I'm just mentally disturbed when I hear or think about little effen creatures once invaded my home, I have post trauma🤣🤣 I wonder if I'm the only one like that? (Btw my husband never felt itchy or anything during all the treatments so why did I??😊)
Thank you! I did the same thing - searched for days and had to piece meal it together and then see if it worked, so my goal was to help others by making a more complete video. Yes, definitely on treating your vehicles! How did you do that? Ha ha on feeling itchhy - thank goodness I don't - i just get mad now with them. BTW - I created this free flea series to help people after all the madness I went through - floppycats.co/flea - basically just signs you up for my free newsletter.
you're welcome - hope it helps. if you have carpet, make sure you get the corners and the sides! and check out this interview with dr. judy morgan - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html
man jenny, what a great video! I have never even heard of such a thing but an awesome thing to know if we ever did get fleas here. since my two are inside, I'm not too worried however you can bring fleas in on the bottom of your shoes. so I'm still learning and I appreciate the video. good job! thanks again
I have been using Wondercide’s flea and tick spray for indoors to prevent them in the first place. I have my husband spray his lower pant legs and shoes with it just before he goes out to mow the lawn or weed whack. It is amazing, but we have had NO fleas for the last two summers and we both know that it is that spray. In any case, I hope you never get them!!
OMG this is such great info. Thank you! I'm down the FHS rabbit hole right now and I was really nervous about discontinuing my cat's flea treatment because of where I live (there's actually a cat rescue on the premises and I live in the southeast). This is such excellent information, I really appreciate it
you're welcome...yes, a FHS cat with fleas is awful. www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html and www.floppycats.com/feline-hyperesthesia-syndrome.html and this product has been great for Charlie this fall - so I am hoping it will be our flea preventative in the Spring - animaleo.info/product/kittyboost/
hope it does - remember to get all corners, crevices, move furniture and put it under that. sprinkle on furniture, bedding and more and also treat your cat with something like Buck Mountain Parasite Dust - floppycats.co/buckmountain
Thanks it is day 3 and it seems to be working. Some important notes though. About 12 hours after application in noticed an increase in fleas jumping onto my socks. About 24 hours after fleas declined in numbers. 3 days later the only flea I found was over hardwood. Surprised it worked. Another note for application, I found a large broom was the easiest way to spread it. Thanks again, wish I woulda known about this a month ago and avoided a ton of stress.
thank you for the feedback - yes, i usually find that you have to do this a few times. but i love it because it gives you a break from vacuuming, for sure. I made this comprehensive post about things you can do/try - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - and I did this because, yes, like you, I wish I would have known a lot of things!
I am using DE on my cats and some in their food. It is a mess on the carpets or their sleeping spaces. I might try the baking soda and salt in the carpets and on the rugs and see how it goes. Both DE and salt/baking soda are inexpensive. I have 8 kitties and 2 do go out in the back yard and over my board fence and into a veritable jungle due to one neighbor who is a real hum dinger and she has junk everywhere, old cars, an old boat and she never mows or cuts a tree limb. So, there is who knows what kinds of varmits over in there! These 2 kitties get so stressed if they cant go outside and over into that jungle. The rest of the cats are in the house but the 2 who go out have brought us all some fleas this summer. 😕 Thanks a bunch for showing us how to do the salt and soda flea killer! Your ragdolls are just beautiful!! ❤
yes, DE is a mess and can ruin your vacuum. i had to have one of mine serviced because of it. oh man, that's frustrating about your neighbor. i would really struggle with that. have you seen my page on flea control? www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
Thank you , I detest putting chemicals on my cats. Thankfully, there have been no fleas in two years, but ticks in spring on my cats is another problem
you're welcome - definitely treat the heck out of the environment - more fleas in the environment than on your cat. and you might have to repeat this a few times.
You're welcome - but you need to treat the environment, the puppy and hopefully outside. What all are you doing? See everything I do here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html Wash everything the puppy lays on - or vacuum it really well, but down the salt and baking soda, then put a towel over it, and just keep re-washing the towel without having to vacuum over and over again. But I do usually vacuum for at least 3 weeks every day until I see no more fleas.
I battled fleas in a place I moved into by using very fine Himalayan sea salt sprinkled everywhere after vacuuming. I would leave it on for a few days and we would walk in it and I think that distributed it further into the carpet and floors. Our movement disturbed the eggs so they hatch, so that helps. It was a battle for sure that took many applications. I had to flea comb constantly and I did try Wondercide as a spray on fabrics. I did break down and use a topical because I couldn’t take it….BUT the garlic I may try. Unfortunately I moved from that place and now I am going through it ALL over again. Not easy!!!! I am going to start my new attack on the problem. So much info out there. Thanks for the video. We are in Georgia and it’s peak season here. I have found when living in the country, flea topicals work better. My theory is that in more Urban areas the fleas have been exposed to way more chemical treatments and are more hardy and difficult to treat. Question: what do you do to treat tapeworms from the fleas? Death to all fleas!! Don’t forget about treating for fleas in your vehicles!
amen about the death to all fleas. i am not sure why this video is doing so well on youtube, but i am glad it is because i keep getting flea ideas from it. sooo interesting what you said about the super fleas in urban areas adapting to all the chemicals they have to fight in order to survive - survival of the fittest makes sense. i created this page - and collected all the data (and add to it when i find something new) - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html I have not had a tapeworm problem, so haven't had to address that. but I would probably reach out to Pam of Purrrfectly Holistic and ask. Here's my interview with her: czcams.com/video/pvief37rE-s/video.html
For tapeworm it is best to vacuum or shake off outside the bedding they sleep on to get ride of the dried worm segments. I use white towels. Ivermectin topical can reduce the rate of reproduction of the segments. But the most stubborn cases require Prazaquantel, which will knock them out with one dose. There is a dog medicine that can also be used on cats but you may have to use it 2 ot 3 days in a row, it is called Prosense dewormer and has only one active ingredient. It comes in powder packets. Some people say to put a couple drops of apple cider vinegar in their water bowl, but I never had that reduce fleas or tapeworm.
This video shows how I used a 1/2 salt and 1/2 baking soda mixture to get rid of the fleas in my house. I also gave my cat, Charlie, garlic. Before that, I tried diatomaceous earth, which did help somewhat, but not until the garlic did we have true success in getting rid of them. Here's how I did that: czcams.com/video/hoNsWBR3cXA/video.html Here's all i have learned about natural flea control (everything I watched on CZcams, Facebook, etc. trying to come up with a battle plan) - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html If you have carpet, make sure you get the corners and the sides! And check out this interview with Dr. Judy Morgan - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html What Dr. Judy Morgan says about garlic and cats - facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=3247435168855654 and facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM/posts/pfbid02UJwdx82CtWQJhcg3y61h63FJ1V5XFMEEz92DdKP78T61dWDUmNXk1GD16ipFXzxLl
Thank you so much for this video. I heard about the salt and baking soda before but then kind of forgot about it. What I really want to thank you for is the link to Dr. Judy Morgan's video about garlic for cats and dogs. My dog will definitely be getting some garlic now.
You’re welcome. I have more ideas on this page - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - I add to it every time I find something new. I love garlic though. Man, it’s the best.
I've not heard of this before, but will definitely look into this. Unfortunately my cats are no longer with me but they have left me with a legacy of fleas, (not noticeable over the winter months). Only now very visible in the early spring months, obvious from eggs/larvae. My ankles are covered in bite marks. I manage to catch around 10 to 15 per day but I would just love to get rid of them once and for all. Fed up purchasing so called miracle powders for my carpets which clearly don't work. These companies should be fined for selling products that clearly have no effect on this issue.
I just released a whole protocol. It’s laid out in a free PDF you can find here - it’s sent via email floppycats.co/flea - it will cover what you need for your inside environment. I’m very sorry to hear about your cats.
hope it helps - of course, there is a multi-step process in tackling flea infestations - this is just one of them. i have listed out what i do here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html and other options.
I watched almost 30 seconds of similar videos lacking video tutorials like this one; so this was so good I watched it all-thru. However, I've "blasted" + swept-on the stuff twice and I'm still encountering "jumpers." I guess the new generation of fleas have adapted to baking soda and salt?
I'm glad - I watched those videos too and was soooo frustrated, so I am glad mine was helpful. Good luck! Also - I have since created a Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea
Thank you so much for this video. In the sad wake of my cat's passing my house has been left with fleas. I need to clear the house of them before I adopt and rehome a new cat who is arriving this weekend. I will be going out to buy the salt, bicarbonate of soda, and little sieve this morning.
Sorry to hear of your cat’s passing. It’ll probably take more than a few days to get rid of them. You’ll need to wash all pet bedding, vacuum like nuts BEFORE you put this down. And be sure to rinse out vacuum canister of eggs or larvae.
Hi, great video. Im just now using this and it does work AND so so much less dust. Wow. Couple questions please: do you use 1:1 with baking soda and salt? And, do you think i could use minced garlic in a jar or does it need to be raw organic unprocessed like only a real clove of garlic? Thanks!
i use what what shown in the video - standard box of baking soda and a container of salt. but i have heard equal parts is the goal. i'd use the raw organic - make sure you wait 10-15 minutes after it's been cut to serve (as that's when the oils and stuff are gone from it). i have a flea email series out - floppycats.co/flea - it's free and gives more ideas.
I'll definitely give the garlic capsules a go as I use minced garlic for my chickens to stop red mite so I know that works. Apparently it makes the blood unpalatable. Who knew the little critters were such fussy eaters....
that's good to know - just give them a very small amount, like i show in the video. and don't give if they are anemic or anything wrong with them health wise.
@@jessicajohnston07 upon further research I found that even small amounts of garlic is toxic to cats so I will NOT be trying that method of flea control.
Hi, your cats are gorgeous. We have just had an outbreak aghhh the first in 7 years with my girls as they are mainly house cats but do have access to the small back garden. How long do you leave the salt and baking soda down on the floor before vacuuming up?
I’m so sorry. It’s horrible and is a lengthy process to get rid of them naturally. Here’s all I’ve learned: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html Usually I leave it for 2-3 days to give myself a break from vacuuming every day.
Thank you I’ve watched 100s of videos I saved a rescue cat she was infested with flees worms 3 MAJOR INFECTIONS Four days in a veterinary Hospital to transfusions and dehydrated but she’s worth it she’s the sweetest can be but yes now I needless to say I have fleas and I’ve had dogs all my life never had a cat so I’m learning all over again but thank you so much I’ve seen so many BS videos it’s nice to see something that actually works God bless
You’re welcome. More helpful stuff here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html created that page after months of research into natural flea control. Good on you for helping that sweet babe.
Since our cats are solely indoors, I knew it was my hubby bringing the fleas in when he would be on the grass for mowing grass etc. I had him try our “for the house flea and tick” Wondercide on his lower pant legs and shoes before going out into the grass to repel them. Well, it worked for the last two summers!!! No more fleas!!! That works for us. We are retired and don’t go out on the grass to play like children do, but if children are sprayed with their bug spray…I wonder if that would help for pets who don’t go outdoors.
great tip, thanks for sharing! i used too much wondercide and my trigg really suffered from the amount of cedar oil. so i am not sure if we could do it again or not.
@@Floppycats You're right!! Hmm... I don't know if it always did. In any case, I don't spray it on my cats. I was using it to treat the house, but now since my hubby sprays himself before he goes on the grass. No fleas!!
@@sylviashaw71 yes, I know I’m right because I had to investigate all ingredients. I think Trigg is just more sensitive. Charlie didn’t seem to mind it. I’m bummed it didn’t work for us.
I run the salt through a Nutri-bullet and it does a good job at reducing the number of fleas. This is the first time I've heard about using baking powder with it, so I'll make a new batch with some this weekend. My neighbor has a feral cat colony that use my backyard as a sunning area and walkway to other yards, so fighting fleas is pretty much year-round. My cats (indoor only) don't get heavily infested, but my poor dog will get bald spots when they get really bad because he has to go out into the backyard with the ferals. Here's hoping this helps with the fleas. Thanks!
yes, the Nutri-bullet thing is basically what I do in a food processor. My new flea control - animaleo.info/product/kittyboost/ . Also, everything I have learned here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - I would put nematodes done in that area where ferals are. czcams.com/video/T3cpKE6D2kc/video.htmlsi=TDGjrWXtlP_IKG-p
Thank you so much for this advice. I don't have animals, but a friend of mine does. And his puppy brought a man which I love the puppy. It's not his fault. So I'm getting eaten up and I didn't know what to do.They're driving me crazy.I felt like I tried everything so I'm going to try this when I get home today.I hope it works.Thank you so much for your advice
I’m not sure. I heard 48 hours at first. Then I heard a week. So I did 48 hours. Vacuumed. Then re-applied. And waited 5 days and vacuumed. Figured it wouldn’t hurt to do it again. I also has been vacuuming every day for 16 days 😩😳. So I loved the 5 day break. But maybe they were gone after 48 hours. I do still have salt + baking suda in my carpet under my bed though! Haven’t gotten to vacuuming that up yet.
Our vet is very opposed to diatomaceous earth or baking soda because it’s not good for the pets to inhale. Your video inspired me, but we happened to have an appt so I showed the vet and asked. Curious to know if your kitties developed any respiratory issues during treatment (sneezing or coughing, etc). I’m genuinely curious because our single indoor-only kitty recently had fleas. What is the product you used outside in the trees? We also have raccoons living somewhere nearby.
No, they did not. we had two flea infestations in a year's time. last October and then in July. And both times, no problems....I will say they might have had some itching issues from being so dried out, but definitely not respiratory things. I use Nematodes and Cedarcide in my yard - every other week I do one or the other . All my flea videos are here: czcams.com/video/XtKKimz2F-M/video.html I haven't totally tested it yet, but think that AnimalEO's KittyBoost animaleo.info/product/kittyboost/ - is what I will use from here on out and then just vacuum every day. I have made a page about all the things I have found since dealing with this - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - the latest thing I have learned is putting an amethyst in drinking water!
usually 2-3 days to give myself a vacuuming break, and then i would repeat the process if necessary. you usually have to do more than this to treat the environment - like washing all pet beds and anything else washable...wiping things down, vacuuming a ton. it's an awful process.
well, fleas are a battle. all baking soda and salt does is give you a break from vacuuming every day. Check out my free email series to help the entire process - floppycats.co/flea
I am so glad I found your video I am dealing with this but I have one edition to my two cats and that is a very large dog do you know if I can do the garlic for her also
Yes, you can. Here's Dr. Judy talking about garlic for dogs and cats - facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=3247435168855654 - I should add that only if they aren't anemic.
I just got finished mixing my salt and baking soda I got to stop by the store and buy one of those little sifters I really want to thank you ahead of time but I am also curious how long should I leave it before I should vacuum like a few days or just leave it a week until I need to vacuum
@@lisarmahan I always left it for a few days. And then vacuumed up and did again. One thing with natural flea control, is you cannot be lazy - you have to stay ahead of the flea cycle, so I always overdid it than underdid it as I didn't want to repeat the horrible process again and again.
Okay I bought DE, but now coming across this video. I think I would prefer this since it seems to be safer for cats and my toddler. Have you seen improvement with the fleas? How long did you leave it in the carpet? I think my cats got fleas from the neighbors dogs. Never heard of this method. Thanks!
i much prefer this one over the DE - especially with a toddler! you have to tackle it in a number of ways: in the environment and on the cat. have you seen my videos here: czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html and czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.html - how old are your cats? are they in good health? also, this product is the bomb digity - floppycats.co/buckmountain
Hey I just came across this video. It has been very hard to get rid of these fleas and nothing seems to be working is it safe to give to the dogs as well? Both my dog and cat now have fleas and I’ve tried topicals and sprays and stuff like that. Ik they are also in my home. I’m just scared they will never go away.
@@breedubon9816 I know how you feel? The environment is the biggest thing. Look for my interview with Dr Judy…lots of answers there. I’m not sure what you were asking about being safe?
A valid concern. You can test a small area to see if your cat licks it (wants it). My cats never showed interest. And it usually down in the carpet too - unless you have hardwoods then you should use hot water and vinegar to clean those.
Thank you!! I just got fleas. I don’t have the time to suffer dealing with this now basically, so thank you so much! It’s comforting to know this works. I just treated my home with some of the mixture.
@@Floppycats My cats never ate soap, so there was never a problem. We had a litter of puppies and kittens at the same time, during summer. Nobody got sick.
Do your cats go outside? Mine do. I am so happy to get these remedies from you. I sprinkle cedar chips under the trees and sprinkle DE in the beds. I flea comb them everyday and usually only get a few out now after weeks of various natural treatments and vacuuming all the time. It's the outdoor aspect that makes it hard to rid the fleas for good though. There's no way my two cats would adapt at this point to being indoors. It was seriously make them miserable and become depressed.
It takes weeks to get an outside cat indoors sometimes. Depression if that is what you think you see will come from not enough enhancement activity inside. I've rescued hundreds of cats and made them housecats. My cats have everything they need inside, food treats playscapes, toys plus they love me. I am their focus. Outside is just chasing bugs, grass wildlife and living on the edge of survival dodging cars, kids, predators. It's exciting but not healthy. Cats die every hour from outside danger. Rethink your analogy.❤
yes, mine go outside - but they haven't since July when we got another flea infestation. and now i am waiting for their bodies to recover. i am putting down cedarcide and nematodes every other week, preparing the outside. also, thinking about putting out canned cat food for raccoons and possums that has garlic in it, to get the fleas off of them and out of my yard. ha ha. mine hate being brushed or combed, so it would be daily torture. i am worried about charlie being depressed. but so far he's pretty ok - but still asking to go out. i wish i could do it - but am going to wait until it freezes.
Yes, that makes sense. I'm waiting for the cold weather to reduce the fleas outside. I've got a system of lots of remedies and those flea trap things around the house is really good for killing fleas on the sticky pad at night. I'ld say I only comb out about 5 fleas a day for each cat, if that. I moved to Ohio from New Mexico and forgot about fleas being a part of the humid scene, so I got into prevention too late for this season. I'll try cedarcide and Nematodes like you suggest. I know it's risky to keep them inside all the time. But I live in a pretty safe area and they are CATS, ....animals who instinctually need the outdoors to live naturally. Everyone has to come to their own peace about indoor/outdoor issue. Thanks for your support, Floppy. @@Floppycats
i had six of those sticky traps - they caught a lot of things, but no fleas. oh man, yes, i lived in Albuquerque for 5 years and my boyfriend's cat got fleas. ironically, my boyfriend then was from ohio and had moved to NM. ha ha. he swore i had brought them from Kansas city. ha ha. and yes, i would love to move to new Mexico in the summers and not deal with fleas.@@annerobinson2288
Everyone has a different living situation. There are pros and cons on both sides. No RIGHT way. Just what each of us is most comfortable with. @@dm5341
I noticed 2 different sizes on the capsules on your list, #3 and #4. Is the size to be used determined by the weight of the cat, and if so, what are the weights that determine which size to use, please? Is it the salt that kills the fleas or the baking soda? The reason I ask is, because squirrels have left a lot of fleas in the plants on my patio, and I need to know how to kill the fleas in the pots in a way that wouldn't harm any visiting squirrels or birds or other wildlife. After that, I would like to dump the potting soil with the dead fleas and larva, scrub out the pots with your mixture and use the pots and new soil to replant my "garden." The apartments cut down the lovely apple tree that gave us birds and squirrels to watch and provided beautiful pink blossoms in the spring before filling up with apples that drew the deer when they fell. They could have fed a lot of people. When I looked at all those apples scattered thickly all over the ground when they cut down my tree, I was horrified at the waste. Also, no more privacy. The four apartments at the top of the hill now have a clear view into my living room, and dining room with no tree between us anymore at any time of the day or night. . They kept their trees. That's where my beautiful pair of Cardinals, pair of Blue Jays and all my playful squirrels live now that our tree is gone. I'd like to replant my patio with flea free pots of flowers to try to make up in some tiny way for what we have lost. We are not allowed to feed any birds or animals, even with food that is animal and bird nutritious, so there is no way to attack anything at all without at least some flowers. The one exception to the no feeding rule is that we are allowed to have Hummingbird feeders, but when the Hummers see no flowers, they don't seem inclined to check for feeders. (The "we") referred to throughout is myself and my 15-year-old Norwegian Forest/DLH mix. I adopted her when she was 9 with a past record of being abused. She is doing very well now, but she clearly misses having any birds and animals to watch. So do I.
No, there's not a big difference between #3 and #4, Dr. Judy says 1/4 of a clove of garlic, and the pills aren't even really big enough for that. This is for a cat, not a squirrel. I have no idea about squirrels. The biggest thing is cutting it up into small pieces, waiting 10-15 minutes before putting it in the capsule and feeding it or freezing it - so the juices of the garlic do their thing. Baking soda and salt, cut up and dry up fleas, so indirectly kill them. Fleas like a humid environment... I would try nematodes if you're outside - czcams.com/video/T3cpKE6D2kc/video.htmlsi=zRJ8kifTbNk3WTrA I am really sorry about the tree that was cut down - it's always sad when that happens - and sounds like you lost your privacy too!
Use diatomaceous earth outside around plants and in flower pots. It is safe for animals except for insects. It breaks down an insect's exoskeleton and they dehydrate which kills them. They don't even like to walk on the dust. I wouldn't use it on an animal itself due to it dries out skin, fur, and feathers but on the ground or in flower pots is ok. You will need to reapply it when it rains or you water your plants. It will kill beneficial insects such as bees so be careful to use it only on the ground and try to keep as much as possible off the leaves of the plants.
Thank you so much for this video. We have been battling with fleas that my cat brought home from the vet for two months.😫 We just tried this method yesterday. Praying it works🙏🙏🙏🙏 I was wondering how long do you wait til you vacuum again? And did you get rid of the fleas after one application or did it take several times?
i waited a week, then vacuumed like a crazy person - moving all furniture and did it again. how are you treating your pet? and this stuff is soooo great too - drjudymorgan.com/products/buck-mountain-parasite-dust . Check out this interview too - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html and try this - czcams.com/video/5JE4YXdm8YA/video.html
Well 2 1/2 weeks ago I did the Advantage treatment on the back of her neck. Didn't do anything. So I found this plant based stuff by Vets+Best Flea + Tick Waterless Bath for Cats. Plant Based formula Kills Fleas, Flea Larcae, Flea Eggs & Ticks. Made with Peppermint Oil and Eugenol. I've put a little on different spots each day for the last 4days and Flea comb her at least 3 times a day. And still would find a Flea or two. Today I put it on all of her body except around eyes, nose genitals . And found no fleas tonight. I tried chopping a little bit of garlic in putting it in her food but turned her nose up to it😩 So I'm going g to try ordering the capsuls n try the way you do it. Still have to watch your video on how to pill a cat. She is not going to like it😼
@@Damster67 be careful with using too much of the Vet’s Best. That can be toxic. Is she in good health? I wouldn’t try garlic if she not young and healthy. Is your cat short haired? If so, put coconut oil all over her. It suffocates the fleas and is super safe. She’ll be greasy for awhile. Mine are long haired. So I couldn’t do that.
She's in perfect health. She's 4 years old and short haired. But I did notice she was a little out of it after I gave it to her. I'll try the coconut oil treatment. I'm so desperate I can't tell you😩 The stress of this war against fleas wakes me up at night. I just want my house back and my poor fur baby to live a happy healthy life😿
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How long do you leave the baking soda and salt on your carpets, hardwood floors and furniture, before vacuuming it up? Just bought a big bag of DE but I think I want to try baking soda and salt first like you recommended.
I love DE for under my furniture, so I can stop moving it and vacuuming everything. But I prefer baking soda and salt, where I have to vacuum, so I can get a break. DE will do a number on your vacuum too. I usually leave it down a few days to get a good break, vacuum it up and repeat the process depending on the needs. The vacuuming will help hatch the eggs, so you end up killing more. I am working on a PDF for flea infestations. I would be happy to send you a copy if you email me - info@floppycats.com
@@Floppycats I’ve vacuumed and put DE on bedding and rugs, baths with animalEO Evict shampoo and Kin and Kind lavender flea and tick spray before going outside. I could probably do with more with vacuuming though and now I’m going to try the salt and baking soda instead of the DE tonight
Thanks this was very helpful! How much garlic did you use? It looks like you had fresh garlic in the dish. I was thinking I could put some powdered garlic in his food.
i'd look on dr. judy's facebook page or site about how to give garlic to dogs - usually you can just add it to their food. just make sure you have the dose right for your size dog.
not sure i know. i just followed a recipe i found on several videos or combined them a few years ago and so this is what i do now. maybe you don't need the baking soda. Copied this from a Google search: "Baking soda dehydrates and kills flea larvae and eggs, preventing the outbreak from growing out of control. However, baking soda can't do it alone, and the addition might already be in your home and is safe for kids and pets: table salt" - from greenpestsolutions.com
Is there a way to evenly distribute the powder in the carpet? How did you get the cats to take the garlic? Maybe you should give garlic to the raccoons in some food outside, they eat almost anything. I'd buy Revolution Plus if it was affordable, but everything with ivermectin in it is expensive now.
I used a little sifter - like one you would use to sift powdered sugar over a cake. I show it in the video. I pilled the garlic - czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.htmlsi=y3HWUKcGeD4lbxOz and that's a brilliant idea about raccoons. i cannot give neurotoxin chemicals like revolution to my cats anymore. i would NOT however EVER give Revolution Plus, it's like Bravecto. Just had a reader write me tonight about a horrible reaction her cat had to Bravecto.
My new favorite "get the fleas off my cats" are the products by AnimalEO - animaleo.info/?s=flea - Kitty Boost will be my next go to, if this nightmare happens again.
Hi, not sure if you'll still reply bcs im a year late but if u could it would literally mean the world. Let me begin by saying how i think the fleas got onto my ragdoll,millie. I think since my neighbourhood is full of cats me or my siblings would of pet one with fleas and then came back and petted millie. Ive spent almost £100 trying to get rid of them, hoping your solution works. I do have a few questions though: How long did u leave the salt and baking soda in before vaccuming? How long did it take to get rid of all the fleas once u started doing this (currently had mine for a month maximum)? I've got 2 warddrobes which taking up maybe 1/5 of my room so theres no chance i can move them, do u know how i could possibly kill fleas behind them? Can i use this on bedding and matresses too? Do you use baking soda and salt in equal proportion? I know that might be a lot but i am rlly struggling to get these fleas out the carpet, ive kept millie downstairs so far so that she isnt exposed to carpet but i think she misses sleeping with me inn my bed so im trying my best to get rid of these fleas ASAP. Ive got atleast 20 bites on each leg😑 Also ive downloaded your free guide😄 Gonns hopefully try this method tonight or tmrw❤ Thank you❤
There are a lot of ways/reasons cats get fleas - and in all cases, it starts with the environment - something like 95% of the flea population lives in the yard. I have a flea series that will help you get organized and know what to do - it's free - floppycats.co/flea - oh wait, I see you downloaded it - so hopefully by now you have plenty ideas of what to do. This is what I do now - I vacuum 2x a day for 3 days. And when I say vacuum - I mean, diligently. And then I continue to vacuum for 10 days after that - and will continue to vacuum if I cannot get them under control. The baking soda and salt is to give you a break from vacuuming. You also need to get them off your cat - the flea series will give you ideas. The fleas behind your wardrobes - you could use a spray (see flea series), the baking soda/salt or diatomaceous earth. Sure you can use the baking soda and salt on your bedding and mattresses - but I would vacuum them diligently before you put it down. Well, I used the containers you see in the video - don't think they were the same weights, but maybe? The salt is heavier and helps everything drop to the bottom of the carpet. It should dry everything out - fleas like humidity, so less humidity the better.
@@ayaanhameed1368sounds good. It’s not a fun process and you definitely have to work your ass off. And I always tell myself, “don’t be lazy, you’ll regret it later!”
Last week my indoor cat randomly got fleas. I think they came in from the window or maybe I brought it in from the outside. I rushed out and got her advantage two because I didn't know what to do I've never had an issue like this. I definitely don't want to use harmful sprays because my cat has asthma. All your tips are so great and I love your detailed videos. I'm so overwhelmed i live in a house and i have a lot of things to clean and vacuum. I'm just doing the best I can
hopefully it's the first and last time you have to use advantage ii. and that should make your population die faster - just be sure to vacuum everything - then I put towels down over the spots were my cats lay, so that I can just keep washing the towels and not having to vacuum the furniture. it is a good time to do some deep cleaning, as you really have no choice, if you want the fleas gone. this last version for me - i have been vacuuming every day for 2 months and I THINK we're almost done. ugh.
@@Floppycats How do your Kitty's handle getting a bath? My cat absolutely hates it but I heard it's good for getting rid of fleas. I know people use the Dawn dish soap but I was thinking maybe using dr. Bronner's unscented castile soap?
@@pathways678 baths are ok. It’s the drying. This last time I did an epsom salt soak for my flea guy. I got in the bath with him and we soaked for 20 minutes. Fleas came off. But they were still in the environment. So I had to repeat the bath. Drying takes 2 hours which is most miserable for him and me.
@@Floppycats when you were going through your flea extravaganza did you have to wash all your clothes ? The clothes I wear often I wash regularly but I don't know about the clothes in the closets and drawers. I'm so tired of cleaning😢 Fleas are so frustrating
it's sooo annoying, i get it. yes, i washed all my clothes that i was wearing or had worn on my dryer - but did not wash ones that i hadn't been wearing. i put diatomaceous earth in my closet and shut it - no cats allowed. i have a rotation of towels - i put them on cats beds and ANYWHERE my cats lay down. and then i wash them while i am vacuuming every night. so you're vacuuming up eggs and larvae, but also drowning them by washing them and drying them. i usually have to do 4 loads of laundry a night when i have an active infestation. it's miserable.@@pathways678
My dog has never had fleas until now (she was on revolution for 13 years) so her and I are both struggling with it. She’s 15 and has hind leg problems so getting her to the vet isn’t even an option at this point in her life unless she’s completely sedated to the point where she’s TKO & I can pick her up without getting mauled 🥴 - and as we all know, we can’t get sedatives without having the vet see the pet first before prescribing anything so I’m out of luck with that 😢 I did try the salt and baking soda but didn’t know that I had to blend the baking soda and salt in a blender to form it into a powder. I just poured it all over my carpets and that didn’t seem to help but it’s probably because I was doing it wrong. I ended up using diatomaceous earth on my carpets today and used a soft bristle brush to rub it in. I also rubbed it all over my dog. She hasn’t tried to scratch or constantly shake or abruptly wake up in her sleep so I think it’s working but not 100% sure. I’m still iffy with the garlic but if the DE on my dogs coat doesn’t work as well as I would like it to, then I might have to just try giving a small amount of garlic every other day. Because my dog is considered a geriatric, I’ve been trying natural remedies to eliminate fleas because I really don’t want to give her anymore toxins. I’ve made a spray of essential oils with cedar wood and apple cider vinegar and that didn’t seem to help after a week of constant use - she actually became really irritated and annoyed with me every time I tried to use a flea comb so now we’re trying DE. I read in a few articles that maintaining a balanced pH and building up their immune system helps to repel fleas in both dogs and cats so I started incorporating coconut oil, ACV, salmon oil and medicinal mushrooms into her meals as well. It might help with your furbabies too! I think I’ll try the salt and baking soda again and maybe alternate the two. I’m just not sure how long to keep the DE on her coat though. I’m dreading giving her a bath because the last time didn’t go so well and I wasn’t able to kill off all the fleas. I will unfortunately have to use a waterless shampoo moving forward because I’m not trying to aggravate an old and grumpy dog. As sad as it is to say this and as horrible as it might sound, I feel a bit better knowing that I’m not the only one going through this. I’m super thankful for videos like this because it helps learning from others who are going through the same issues as my dog and I are and finding ways to get rid of these pesky and irritating parasites naturally.
Have you seen Our Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment ? floppycats.co/flea You've gotta tackle the environment on all levels - washing, vacuuming, etc. Putting the salt and baking soda down only helps to slow down the need to vacuum - so like beginning of flea season, i will put this under my couches, chairs, etc so i don't have to move them the rest of flea season. but it's a ton of work to get rid of fleas, for sure. and if you can spray your outdoor environment that's huge too - 95% of the flea population is NOT on your pet.
@@Floppycatsthanks for the reply. I just read the flea guide you provided… funny how I did the same exact thing as you… I took care of my dog first, then my home. I’ve been cleaning the entire house top to bottom and washing all the bedding, curtains etc in hot water with laundry detergent. Put flea traps in the bedroom near my dogs bed as well. I definitely have to treat the back and front yard as well but I need someone’s help with that since it’s a big property and I have a lot of ground to cover (my dog goes everywhere outside - she’s never just sitting in once place). Might have to dust DE all over the grass and see how that goes.
embarassingly, i don't know. someone else posted about this - and when i was in flea hell last year, it worked (had to definitely treat my cat too with natural stuff), and was 10x better than diatomaceous earth which caused a horrible cloud of dust. i just googled it - "How does baking soda kill fleas? By mixing baking soda and salt into a formula you are making a dehydrating agent. This will dry out the fleas, their eggs, and the larvae. This will kill them off so that they do not reproduce and spread." www.cpccares.com/blog/does-baking-soda-kill-fleas-on-dogs/#:~:text=How%20does%20baking%20soda%20kill,do%20not%20reproduce%20and%20spread. and then "Baking soda does not kill adult fleas and will do nothing to protect your pets. It is excellent at absorbing smells and has been suggested by some online pet sites for use as a flea killer because it “may” dry out flea eggs and larvae. But there is no evidence that using baking soda to kill fleas is effective at all." www.petmd.com/dog/parasites/5-flea-and-tick-treatments-dont-work
I think the baking soda adds some weight when I use it blended with the powdered salt, which really likes to float around. So, for whatever reason for baking soda, I like that it weighs down the salt to really get down into the carpet and kill those larvae
@@serenitytrek ugh, no fun! sorry to hear that. are the kittens cute? you could try coconut oil on them. I actually have a Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea
ugh, sorry. it totally sucks. also, wash everything you can - then put towels wherever your pets are, and wash those towels every day. also, vacuum every day. it sucks - but a good workout. vacuum everything you cannot wash for like 2 weeks. everything else i learned is here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
I wish I'd found this video months ago. I'm going to watch the garlic video too because I really hate putting poison on my cat. I makes me feel horrible but all the home remedies & "natural" sprays I tried simply did not work, and he was being eaten up with fleas. I panicked and bought the poison--which is super expensive too, and now the fleas in my area are immune to the big brands, so all the vets in the area are down to one brand that actually kills the fleas.....but it's a case of choosing the lesser of two evils---the fleas or the toxic poison. I've been so upset over this. Maybe now there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!
It’s so awful. I’m so sorry. My guy can’t have the neurotoxin topicals because he has a head tremor from them. I know how much it sucks. I just went through this again. I have a Fleas Gone tag on his collar on my guy now, so we’ll how that goes. The greatest way to get fleas off the cat is with coconut oil or diatomaceous earth. Is your cat long haired or short haired? Also, only 5% of population is on the cat. 95% is in the environment. So definitely treat the environment majorly.
@@Floppycats He's long haired, but not as long as your cats' fur :) I've got some food-grade DE, but I need to get salt, baking soda, capsules, and fresh garlic. It's only been a couple of days since the flea poison so I want to give his little body time to adjust and detox a bit. But I'm hoping no more poison ever. When the fleas come back (and they always do), I'm going this route. I have high hopes! Subscribed.
I have been using cheristan for flea meds. But my cats had a skin reaction to it. After finding your channel. Amd saw the other vid with the holistic vet, I wanted to try the garlic. I'm giving Half of the 1/4th recommended dose, to test it. They ate it in the soft food. They were l Hesitant at first but then ate it up eventually. They seem fine, but drinking more water. Is this normal? Have u noticed any changes? And how did you know your cat had a difference within 24hr after garlic? Thanks Or what other signs should I look for?
My cat had fleas when I tried it. And the flea poop was seriously reduced after 24 hours. I don’t recall drinking more water though. Do your cats have fleas?
@@Floppycats they have been itching 😬 and i also tend to other stray cats outside. I'm guessing I brought them in, bcuz I recently discovered flea larva by the door. I spray with a concoction of vinegar, dish soap and water. Kills the larva right away. Those black specs turn into red real quick.
@@saamwaam it’s also known as flea dirt. It’s what they leave in a cat’s fur after biting them. It’s actually digested blood, so turns red when wet. And they poop to provide food for the larvae when they hatch. Look up a flea lifecycle to learn more.
Fresh, organic garlic. wait 15 minutes after cutting it to administer - or freeze. you need the 15 minutes to release the oils from it. czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.html - you can put it in their food if they will eat everything and you can be sure they are getting it. but i couldn't rely on that from mine. also, be sure not ot give it to an anemic cat or a really young cat.
I pill it to make sure he gets it - but I have heard that some people put it in their food - just that small pinch in their food. My cats eat out of each other bowls and don't always clean their plates, so I don't like to risk that.
you'd have to know how to pill a cat. here's a video - czcams.com/video/kqI2YHSZvLg/video.html and another czcams.com/video/FyGV0-AOhfI/video.html @@wowCelestinewow
I’ve tried it all and we were flea free for three and half weeks but then I found another one which of course turned into more. Then after awhile, we had a week with none but they came back. I’ve sprinkled salt and baking soda seperately on my carpets but if that doesn’t work, I’ll mix them like you did and give it a go. So you didn’t have to treat the yard or anything else than you mentioned? I did apply nematodes twice now, but no idea if they are working as I can’t see them. We found the first fleas two months ago. It’s emotionally draining. My dog is a trooper though thankfully.
Oh, I’m sorry. It’s the pits. I have them again too because of raccoons. The vacuuming daily is exhausting. Have you moved all furniture and vacuumed everywhere? How are you treating your dog? You could try Cedarcide or Wondercide in your yard too.
@@Floppycats oh no. That sucks. Unfortunately I can’t get those products in Canada. I’ve been bathing him every couple of days (mostly) in Epsom salts/baking soda/citrus castille and once a week in either Kin and kind outdoor shield or dr Dobias Fleahex. I also use his household spray once a week and dog spray before walks. Although the last few days I’ve been using kin and kind spray instead to see if it works better. It’s definitely stronger and more minty. I also give him earth md outdoor shield powder (suggested is a week every other month) however I’ve done more. It is supposed to make dogs blood bitter to fleas and kill the fleas. I think it is working as when I bathe him I only see dead ones come off. I use flea traps in the house, I give coconut oil, ACV, homeopathic Ledum, psorinum, and ant. Crud, brewers yeast/garlic tablets, fresh garlic, flea comb him many times a day, nematodes in yard, DE sprinkled under furniture and appliances and on my front and back steps. I’m probably forgetting some things but yeah, it’s exhausting.
man, i had 6 flea traps otu and they caught bugs,just not fleas. yes, revolution caused a head tremor in my guy because it's a neurotoxin chemical, so now i cannot use it.
Revolution would be great if ivermectin was the only chemical in it, it does not kill ear mites though. I make flea traps with nightlights & a plate of soapy water, it catches some.
Love this advice. The vet office during covid was difficult to go to. I had to drop my cat off and wait in the car. I had another woman tell me her cat got fleas from the vet office before her cat was treated. I was surprised this happened until it happened to me. My cats have never had fleas. Flea free for twenty years plus. Until I went to that office during covid. It took a few months to have a house infestation and it scared me. I didn't know what to do. I immediately treated the cats but then the rug had to be vacuumed frequently. I tried diatomaceous earth on the floors and after vacuuming I noticed in the canister the fleas looked pretty pissed off but not dead. I tried flea powder and the vet didn't recommend that. It took months to get rid of the fleas. But they came back as soon as I quit the tube treatment on my cats. I don't like putting poison on my cats. My senior cats got sick. I lost two to illness. Im so happy to have a healthy choice. ❤
Oh man. Getting them from the vet is a big concern of mine. I’m having great luck with AnimalEO’s KiityBoost to keep them off my cats. I made a page on the site for all things natural flea control. control. www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
Thank you so much for this advice. I’ve had cancer before and I’m trying to use homeopathic and natural remedies for myself and animals. Sometimes I do use commercial products but they don’t kill fleas in the environment, only if they’re on the animals. I use steam mopping on the floors with lemon or lavender oil. I like using natural methods along with commercial products, and veterinary care. I’m trying to get away from commercial cleaning products because I’m asthmatic and have multiple medical issues. If I’m sensitive then the cats are even more sensitive so I want to protect us from chemicals that could harm us
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The mixture is 50/50 (equal parts) salt and baking powder. You would also have to treat the animals themselves with flea treatments as if you fail to do so, they will simply leave and infest the carpets all over. Garlic is toxic for animals if you over dose your animals. 1 gram of garlic is all you need for your pets (cats or dogs). If you can get garlic drops 2 drops per day for 5 days on 2 days off, do not exceed 3 weeks of use with a 30 day rest period between ea 3 weeks. Vinegar in a spray bottle can be applied to animal coats to repel fleas as a 2nd precaution method.
Pure garlic extract, there's no specific brand that's better than another, just make sure the garlic drops you get are for oral consumption and not topical or for the ear.
The first time I took my puppy to the vet, the receptionist told me how to control fleas. Bring the puppy to be bathed and have a flea dip or treatment. Go home and wash everything that the puppy lays on. Vacuum the house and the furniture. Throw out the vac bag. Go back to the vet to pick up the puppy. I never had a flea issue with this routine.
so glad that has worked with you - the dip would be far to toxic to my guy that gets head tremors from all those neurotoxins. Wish it was that simple for us!
Since I put the baking soda and salt on the ground, the fleas have gotten worse on my dogs after I washed everything and gave them a bath they’re still infested
Don't hope with fleas. You've gotta act with fleas. What have you done so far? You have to tackle this like crazy - vacuum everything and then you have to get rid of the vacuum bag or the dust bin needs to be thoroughly cleaned out - otherwise they will populate in your vacuum as well. Have you tried giving the dogs garlic? Are you washing everything you can that the dogs are near every single day? When I get fleas in my home, I start a routine that lasts from 2 weeks to 3 months, depending on the infestation. If I catch it early, I vacuum everything in the house - furniture, etc. EVERYTHING. And I move furniture, vacuum around it, underneath it, etc. Then I put down diatomaceous earth amzn.to/3TniuMX #affiliate under the furniture and put the furniture back. That way, I don't have to move it again and can continue to vacuum around it. I treat the yard with something like Tick Killz amzn.to/48AyAak #affiliate. I treat my cats - first by giving them garlic - czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.htmlsi=DGI5y319DKbQSFJS and most likely use a natural repellant spray like floppycats.co/fleaex #affiliate (I also use this in my vacuum - czcams.com/video/uJl2YMeRDV8/video.html). I put towels down wherever my cats lay and wash and dry those every single day. But before putting down towels - I wash a pet bed or spray it down with Wondercide amzn.to/3wHnpzr #affiliate or with the Flea-EX diluted. I usually do the laundry while I am vacuuming. It's good exercise, but it sucks.@@tessagrajeda4603
@@Floppycats I just started the treatment and I have been putting the salt and baking soda down. I also wash all their bedding, my bedding, blankets everything they’ve already had a bath three times this week. I put topical flea treatment on them. Nothing is helping. I think it came from the stray cat have been hanging around on my patio and also I fostered some feral cats but I never had a flea problem until the cat started coming aroundand I keep reading garlic is bad. One of my dogs has seizures and is on phenobarbital and Keppra for his seizures so I just don’t wanna cause him any other medical issues so I’ve been trying to stay away from toxic sprays.
I speak from experience. My cat had a head tremor from Revolution. I get it. The only thing that got the fleas off was garlic. Here's an interview with Dr. Judy Morgan to help you make the decision - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.htmlsi=izBpX7I9XZY6Wa2Q - and help treat that stray too. put a tiny pinch of garlic in some yummy food. And spray something like tick killz around your apartment - let it dry and then your dogs should be fine.@@tessagrajeda4603
Nope, I use regular cat shampoo, the kind that kills eggs, larvae, and adults. One carpet cleaning later, all done. No mixing, no having to clean it up for days 😁
Can cats eat garlic for fleas? Unfortunately, it's just not true. “Garlic is toxic for cats and does not provide any benefit for fleas,” Dr. Chandler says . “The concept is that a product from the garlic would come out in sweat; however, cats only have sweat glands on their paws, so [garlic is] not very useful even if it wasn't toxic.”Apr 20, 2023
Thanks for the helpful tips but as far as the Diatomaceous earth, is not good for us or pets to breathe in...it has tiny glass fiber like material that cuts through pest shells but can get in and cut lung tissue as well.
Yes that's why it has to be food grade. But with baking soda and salt, you don't need DE. If you have carpet, make sure you get the corners and the sides! And check out this interview with Dr. Judy Morgan - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html
@@Floppycats I understand that. There is no chemical that kills the flea when it's in it's cocoon state. That's why vacuuming is the best way because the vibration speeds things up. Fleas multiply so fast. I had an issue with this many years ago. I did not have the money to get a professional in so I researched everything and I was able to get rid of them. This is why professionals come back out in like a week or or 2 and spray again. It's definitely tedious, vacuuming constantly, but it does work.
@@twistedvanilla3456 yes. I lost my power for 3 days during an infestation. There are times or situations where people cannot vacuum. Or want a break. And honestly, I think this helps out a ton.
@@twistedvanilla3456you hit the nail on the head. Those fleas in the cocoons aren’t affected by products. They have to be stimulated to come out. Play music with bass. Your best bet is a product you spray on floors and carpets with an IGR (insect growth regulator) so when the eggs fall from the animal to the floor or furniture, they won’t develop further.
Yes, how frequently do you vacuum? When I know we have fleas, it's every day. But other than that, I try to do every 3 days - I really detest vacuuming. Here's what else I am doing: Right now for cats: 1. Garlic pills for the cats czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.html 2. NoFleazPleaz czcams.com/video/mWjvz9GLekg/video.html 3. KittyBoost by AnimalEO floppycats.co/kittyboost Right now for yard: 1. Nematodes - czcams.com/video/T3cpKE6D2kc/video.html 2. Tick Killz - geni.us/tickkillz [Amazon] #affiliate And I vacuum 3-4x a week and wash all the towels inside that the cats lay on.
That’s good. I’m not sure I could do that given my cats’ allergies. And trying to detox them. What was in the detergent? I know steam alone will kill them.
@@Floppycats I have a dog, a pom, and just washing up liquid. I expect the heat may have done any that may have been in the carpet, plus being sucked up and drowned in the water. I am going to add baking soda, next time as that will not hurt. My pom had a few that were increasing, and as a temporary measure hit the buggers with double sided tape, which took them off and instantly killed them. I have now purchased a flee collar, and see how that works for her.
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This by far is thee best tutorial on treatment for carpets. I've been searching for utube for days and I love this one. Took in a stray beautiful kitten just for 5 hours (that was enough- then dropped off kitten to her new home) but the next day my friend calls & says she has fleas! Yikes I have 3 cats & I'm immediately scratching as we're taking. ( That's just how I am) Well long story short I've done the white sock test & dish with Dawn and tea light etc .. nothing. But I did call the vet & we got Credilio (chewable tablets for our 3 cats) I now know that I'm not going to use that again (no side effects) but I want to do natural treatment. So we took all 3 of them a dawn bath and then following week a coconut oil rub. Vacuuming with baking soda & salt every 3 days for carpet & furniture, my homemade lemon spray. Don't for get to treat your vehicles (I had the kitten in the car ride for over 1 1/2 hours from where I had to pick her up. So I used the baking soda & salt in my car as well. I also spray in my car lavender (not in my house cause I hear it's toxic for cats?)
I don't see any evidence of fleas (month later) but I'm still itching? No bite marks, I think I'm just mentally disturbed when I hear or think about little effen creatures once invaded my home, I have post trauma🤣🤣 I wonder if I'm the only one like that? (Btw my husband never felt itchy or anything during all the treatments so why did I??😊)
Thank you! I did the same thing - searched for days and had to piece meal it together and then see if it worked, so my goal was to help others by making a more complete video.
Yes, definitely on treating your vehicles! How did you do that?
Ha ha on feeling itchhy - thank goodness I don't - i just get mad now with them.
BTW - I created this free flea series to help people after all the madness I went through - floppycats.co/flea - basically just signs you up for my free newsletter.
Bless you for sharing this!
you're welcome - hope it helps. if you have carpet, make sure you get the corners and the sides! and check out this interview with dr. judy morgan - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html
What a gorgeous cat.
Thank you - he is, inside and out!
man jenny, what a great video! I have never even heard of such a thing but an awesome thing to know if we ever did get fleas here. since my two are inside, I'm not too worried however you can bring fleas in on the bottom of your shoes. so I'm still learning and I appreciate the video. good job! thanks again
You’re welcome. I hope you never get them. It’s hell
I have been using Wondercide’s flea and tick spray for indoors to prevent them in the first place. I have my husband spray his lower pant legs and shoes with it just before he goes out to mow the lawn or weed whack. It is amazing, but we have had NO fleas for the last two summers and we both know that it is that spray. In any case, I hope you never get them!!
OMG this is such great info. Thank you! I'm down the FHS rabbit hole right now and I was really nervous about discontinuing my cat's flea treatment because of where I live (there's actually a cat rescue on the premises and I live in the southeast). This is such excellent information, I really appreciate it
you're welcome...yes, a FHS cat with fleas is awful. www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html and www.floppycats.com/feline-hyperesthesia-syndrome.html and this product has been great for Charlie this fall - so I am hoping it will be our flea preventative in the Spring - animaleo.info/product/kittyboost/
My Too-lip & Sixy think your Charlie & Trig are gorgeous😻Thanks for this video! If it works for us, we will forever be in your debt.
hope it does - remember to get all corners, crevices, move furniture and put it under that. sprinkle on furniture, bedding and more and also treat your cat with something like Buck Mountain Parasite Dust - floppycats.co/buckmountain
Thanks it is day 3 and it seems to be working. Some important notes though. About 12 hours after application in noticed an increase in fleas jumping onto my socks. About 24 hours after fleas declined in numbers. 3 days later the only flea I found was over hardwood. Surprised it worked. Another note for application, I found a large broom was the easiest way to spread it. Thanks again, wish I woulda known about this a month ago and avoided a ton of stress.
thank you for the feedback - yes, i usually find that you have to do this a few times. but i love it because it gives you a break from vacuuming, for sure. I made this comprehensive post about things you can do/try - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - and I did this because, yes, like you, I wish I would have known a lot of things!
How do you feed the garlic to your babies?
That's a great and holistically creative idea. I'll have to try it.
Thank you. 🌹
You’re welcome. Holistically takes longer, but far safer.
Lovely!
ha ha - what makes it lovely?
I am using DE on my cats and some in their food. It is a mess on the carpets or their sleeping spaces. I might try the baking soda and salt in the carpets and on the rugs and see how it goes. Both DE and salt/baking soda are inexpensive. I have 8 kitties and 2 do go out in the back yard and over my board fence and into a veritable jungle due to one neighbor who is a real hum dinger and she has junk everywhere, old cars, an old boat and she never mows or cuts a tree limb. So, there is who knows what kinds of varmits over in there! These 2 kitties get so stressed if they cant go outside and over into that jungle. The rest of the cats are in the house but the 2 who go out have brought us all some fleas this summer. 😕 Thanks a bunch for showing us how to do the salt and soda flea killer! Your ragdolls are just beautiful!! ❤
yes, DE is a mess and can ruin your vacuum. i had to have one of mine serviced because of it. oh man, that's frustrating about your neighbor. i would really struggle with that. have you seen my page on flea control? www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
Thank you , I detest putting chemicals on my cats. Thankfully, there have been no fleas in two years, but ticks in spring on my cats is another problem
are you doing anything to prevent fleas? sorry about the ticks! read the link about garlic - think it helps with ticks too
Thank you
Oh ty so much!!💕 My kitty looks like he could be your kitty's brother 😻
you're welcome - definitely treat the heck out of the environment - more fleas in the environment than on your cat. and you might have to repeat this a few times.
Thank you thank you thank you! I had a friend staying over with her puppy have super aggressive flea's can't wait to try!
You're welcome - but you need to treat the environment, the puppy and hopefully outside. What all are you doing? See everything I do here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html Wash everything the puppy lays on - or vacuum it really well, but down the salt and baking soda, then put a towel over it, and just keep re-washing the towel without having to vacuum over and over again. But I do usually vacuum for at least 3 weeks every day until I see no more fleas.
I battled fleas in a place I moved into by using very fine Himalayan sea salt sprinkled everywhere after vacuuming. I would leave it on for a few days and we would walk in it and I think that distributed it further into the carpet and floors. Our movement disturbed the eggs so they hatch, so that helps. It was a battle for sure that took many applications. I had to flea comb constantly and I did try Wondercide as a spray on fabrics. I did break down and use a topical because I couldn’t take it….BUT the garlic I may try. Unfortunately I moved from that place and now I am going through it ALL over again. Not easy!!!! I am going to start my new attack on the problem. So much info out there. Thanks for the video. We are in Georgia and it’s peak season here. I have found when living in the country, flea topicals work better. My theory is that in more Urban areas the fleas have been exposed to way more chemical treatments and are more hardy and difficult to treat. Question: what do you do to treat tapeworms from the fleas? Death to all fleas!! Don’t forget about treating for fleas in your vehicles!
amen about the death to all fleas. i am not sure why this video is doing so well on youtube, but i am glad it is because i keep getting flea ideas from it. sooo interesting what you said about the super fleas in urban areas adapting to all the chemicals they have to fight in order to survive - survival of the fittest makes sense. i created this page - and collected all the data (and add to it when i find something new) - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html I have not had a tapeworm problem, so haven't had to address that. but I would probably reach out to Pam of Purrrfectly Holistic and ask. Here's my interview with her: czcams.com/video/pvief37rE-s/video.html
For tapeworm it is best to vacuum or shake off outside the bedding they sleep on to get ride of the dried worm segments. I use white towels. Ivermectin topical can reduce the rate of reproduction of the segments. But the most stubborn cases require Prazaquantel, which will knock them out with one dose. There is a dog medicine that can also be used on cats but you may have to use it 2 ot 3 days in a row, it is called Prosense dewormer and has only one active ingredient. It comes in powder packets. Some people say to put a couple drops of apple cider vinegar in their water bowl, but I never had that reduce fleas or tapeworm.
I wonder if you can use any salt..
This video shows how I used a 1/2 salt and 1/2 baking soda mixture to get rid of the fleas in my house. I also gave my cat, Charlie, garlic. Before that, I tried diatomaceous earth, which did help somewhat, but not until the garlic did we have true success in getting rid of them. Here's how I did that: czcams.com/video/hoNsWBR3cXA/video.html
Here's all i have learned about natural flea control (everything I watched on CZcams, Facebook, etc. trying to come up with a battle plan) - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
If you have carpet, make sure you get the corners and the sides! And check out this interview with Dr. Judy Morgan - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html
What Dr. Judy Morgan says about garlic and cats - facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=3247435168855654 and facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM/posts/pfbid02UJwdx82CtWQJhcg3y61h63FJ1V5XFMEEz92DdKP78T61dWDUmNXk1GD16ipFXzxLl
THANK YOU!! ❤😊
@@ladyb5888 hope it helps. Buck Mountain Parasite Dust is great too
@@Floppycats You are really Awesome! 💕
@@ladyb5888 check out this too: czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html
@@Floppycats Thank you again for taking the time to give even more information. I appreciate you. 💕
Thank you so much for this video. I heard about the salt and baking soda before but then kind of forgot about it. What I really want to thank you for is the link to Dr. Judy Morgan's video about garlic for cats and dogs. My dog will definitely be getting some garlic now.
You’re welcome. I have more ideas on this page - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - I add to it every time I find something new. I love garlic though. Man, it’s the best.
@@SchoolYa Garlic is toxic to cats! Dogs are okay with it though!
I've not heard of this before, but will definitely look into this. Unfortunately my cats are no longer with me but they have left me with a legacy of fleas, (not noticeable over the winter months). Only now very visible in the early spring months, obvious from eggs/larvae. My ankles are covered in bite marks. I manage to catch around 10 to 15 per day but I would just love to get rid of them once and for all. Fed up purchasing so called miracle powders for my carpets which clearly don't work. These companies should be fined for selling products that clearly have no effect on this issue.
I just released a whole protocol. It’s laid out in a free PDF you can find here - it’s sent via email floppycats.co/flea - it will cover what you need for your inside environment. I’m very sorry to hear about your cats.
Thanks for nice video ,these fleas are killing me 😢
You’re welcome. And I’m sorry. They suck!!
Thanks so much.... I've tried several sprays that didn't do it.... Will be trying your simple method.. PeaceOut
hope it helps - of course, there is a multi-step process in tackling flea infestations - this is just one of them. i have listed out what i do here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html and other options.
I watched almost 30 seconds of similar videos lacking video tutorials like this one; so this was so good I watched it all-thru. However, I've "blasted" + swept-on the stuff twice and I'm still encountering "jumpers." I guess the new generation of fleas have adapted to baking soda and salt?
I'm glad - I watched those videos too and was soooo frustrated, so I am glad mine was helpful. Good luck! Also - I have since created a Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea
How do you get your cat to eat garlic
TY SO VERY MUCH BLESSU💖
you're so welcome - i really hope it does the trick for you - remember, you need to put it everywhere - under the beds, etc.
Thank you so much for this video. In the sad wake of my cat's passing my house has been left with fleas. I need to clear the house of them before I adopt and rehome a new cat who is arriving this weekend. I will be going out to buy the salt, bicarbonate of soda, and little sieve this morning.
Sorry to hear of your cat’s passing. It’ll probably take more than a few days to get rid of them. You’ll need to wash all pet bedding, vacuum like nuts BEFORE you put this down. And be sure to rinse out vacuum canister of eggs or larvae.
Hi, great video. Im just now using this and it does work AND so so much less dust. Wow. Couple questions please: do you use 1:1 with baking soda and salt? And, do you think i could use minced garlic in a jar or does it need to be raw organic unprocessed like only a real clove of garlic? Thanks!
i use what what shown in the video - standard box of baking soda and a container of salt. but i have heard equal parts is the goal. i'd use the raw organic - make sure you wait 10-15 minutes after it's been cut to serve (as that's when the oils and stuff are gone from it). i have a flea email series out - floppycats.co/flea - it's free and gives more ideas.
I'll definitely give the garlic capsules a go as I use minced garlic for my chickens to stop red mite so I know that works. Apparently it makes the blood unpalatable. Who knew the little critters were such fussy eaters....
that's good to know - just give them a very small amount, like i show in the video. and don't give if they are anemic or anything wrong with them health wise.
I thought garlic is harmful for dogs?
in massive quantities, it is - check out the dr. judy links i included to learn more.@@jessicajohnston07
@@jessicajohnston07 upon further research I found that even small amounts of garlic is toxic to cats so I will NOT be trying that method of flea control.
Garlic, onions, chocolate, is Toxic for Cats apple cider is good a littler mix with water and put with a cotton so around the ears and neck !
Thank you for this.
We're in San Diego California. We get racoons, skunks, mice, rats, opossums, coyotes occasionally (big ones, too).
you're welcome - might have to do it a few times... and here's all i have learned about natural flea control - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
@@Floppycats Thanks, again.
you are lucky to still have wildlife there.
Beautiful kitties you have.
Thank you ☺️
What breed of cats are they? So beautiful
They are Ragdolls. I actually just lost the grey one on June 4th, very unexpectedly.
WOW! Super cool info, Jenny honey! TYSVM! #Fleas #Ugh :)
yes, fleas!!! hate those bastards.
Thanks so much...fleas suck literally 😊
literally and figuratively.
Hi, your cats are gorgeous. We have just had an outbreak aghhh the first in 7 years with my girls as they are mainly house cats but do have access to the small back garden. How long do you leave the salt and baking soda down on the floor before vacuuming up?
I’m so sorry. It’s horrible and is a lengthy process to get rid of them naturally. Here’s all I’ve learned: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
Usually I leave it for 2-3 days to give myself a break from vacuuming every day.
Thank you I’ve watched 100s of videos I saved a rescue cat she was infested with flees worms 3 MAJOR INFECTIONS Four days in a veterinary Hospital to transfusions and dehydrated but she’s worth it she’s the sweetest can be but yes now I needless to say I have fleas and I’ve had dogs all my life never had a cat so I’m learning all over again but thank you so much I’ve seen so many BS videos it’s nice to see something that actually works God bless
You’re welcome. More helpful stuff here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html created that page after months of research into natural flea control. Good on you for helping that sweet babe.
Since our cats are solely indoors, I knew it was my hubby bringing the fleas in when he would be on the grass for mowing grass etc. I had him try our “for the house flea and tick” Wondercide on his lower pant legs and shoes before going out into the grass to repel them. Well, it worked for the last two summers!!! No more fleas!!! That works for us. We are retired and don’t go out on the grass to play like children do, but if children are sprayed with their bug spray…I wonder if that would help for pets who don’t go outdoors.
great tip, thanks for sharing! i used too much wondercide and my trigg really suffered from the amount of cedar oil. so i am not sure if we could do it again or not.
@@Floppycats I don’t think Wondercide has cedar oil in it. At least not the indoor flea and tick.
@@sylviashaw71 it does.
@@Floppycats You're right!! Hmm... I don't know if it always did.
In any case, I don't spray it on my cats. I was using it to treat the house, but now since my hubby sprays himself before he goes on the grass. No fleas!!
@@sylviashaw71 yes, I know I’m right because I had to investigate all ingredients. I think Trigg is just more sensitive. Charlie didn’t seem to mind it. I’m bummed it didn’t work for us.
I run the salt through a Nutri-bullet and it does a good job at reducing the number of fleas. This is the first time I've heard about using baking powder with it, so I'll make a new batch with some this weekend. My neighbor has a feral cat colony that use my backyard as a sunning area and walkway to other yards, so fighting fleas is pretty much year-round. My cats (indoor only) don't get heavily infested, but my poor dog will get bald spots when they get really bad because he has to go out into the backyard with the ferals. Here's hoping this helps with the fleas. Thanks!
yes, the Nutri-bullet thing is basically what I do in a food processor. My new flea control - animaleo.info/product/kittyboost/ . Also, everything I have learned here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - I would put nematodes done in that area where ferals are. czcams.com/video/T3cpKE6D2kc/video.htmlsi=TDGjrWXtlP_IKG-p
How to do behind and under heavy furniture?
can you move it? i just move mine by sliding it across the floor, vacuum and put down the salt/baking soda mixture.
Thank you so much for this advice. I don't have animals, but a friend of mine does. And his puppy brought a man which I love the puppy. It's not his fault. So I'm getting eaten up and I didn't know what to do.They're driving me crazy.I felt like I tried everything so I'm going to try this when I get home today.I hope it works.Thank you so much for your advice
oh, so you have fleas in your home brought by a friend's dog? if so, you should be able to get them under control really fast without a host.
How long do you keep the salt and soda mixture in the carpet before hoovering it up? Thanks for the great video. X
I’m not sure. I heard 48 hours at first. Then I heard a week. So I did 48 hours. Vacuumed. Then re-applied. And waited 5 days and vacuumed. Figured it wouldn’t hurt to do it again. I also has been vacuuming every day for 16 days 😩😳. So I loved the 5 day break. But maybe they were gone after 48 hours. I do still have salt + baking suda in my carpet under my bed though! Haven’t gotten to vacuuming that up yet.
Neverrrrrrrr 😅
@@melissahendrick2243RIGHT🙌🏽💕😂
how long do you let the salt and baking powder sit on the carpet before you vacuum the carpets and furniture etc?
i usually waited 2-3 days - mostly because i enjoyed the break from vacuuming every day.
Don't forget to apply under couches and chairs, as my 2 cats would frequent those areas & best of all, not poisonous & also will kill ROACHES :-) ;-)
yes, i did =)....and under the beds!
If they won't eat it in their food, how else can i get the garlic in them? They are very finicky and not cooperative. Any help would be appreciated.
I pill mine. 3x a week. czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.html
Our vet is very opposed to diatomaceous earth or baking soda because it’s not good for the pets to inhale. Your video inspired me, but we happened to have an appt so I showed the vet and asked.
Curious to know if your kitties developed any respiratory issues during treatment (sneezing or coughing, etc). I’m genuinely curious because our single indoor-only kitty recently had fleas.
What is the product you used outside in the trees? We also have raccoons living somewhere nearby.
No, they did not. we had two flea infestations in a year's time. last October and then in July. And both times, no problems....I will say they might have had some itching issues from being so dried out, but definitely not respiratory things.
I use Nematodes and Cedarcide in my yard - every other week I do one or the other . All my flea videos are here: czcams.com/video/XtKKimz2F-M/video.html
I haven't totally tested it yet, but think that AnimalEO's KittyBoost animaleo.info/product/kittyboost/ - is what I will use from here on out and then just vacuum every day.
I have made a page about all the things I have found since dealing with this - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - the latest thing I have learned is putting an amethyst in drinking water!
How long did you leave it in the carpet before vacuuming
Usually a few days and then you have to reapply. floppycats.co/flea
I thought onion and garlic were toxic for cats but maybe short term it can be helpful. Thanks for this information
be sure to read and reference the links I included in the description about garlic from Dr. Judy Morgan
You're right, onions and garlic are toxic to them 😬
How long did you leave it on the carpet before you vacuumed I think I missed that part. Did you mention that?
usually 2-3 days to give myself a vacuuming break, and then i would repeat the process if necessary. you usually have to do more than this to treat the environment - like washing all pet beds and anything else washable...wiping things down, vacuuming a ton. it's an awful process.
How long did it take before you saw results?
well, fleas are a battle. all baking soda and salt does is give you a break from vacuuming every day. Check out my free email series to help the entire process - floppycats.co/flea
How long did it take for the fleas to go away ?
Well, I’m not sure. I kept it up for months. I have a FAD cat, so I had to overkill.
I am so glad I found your video I am dealing with this but I have one edition to my two cats and that is a very large dog do you know if I can do the garlic for her also
Yes, you can. Here's Dr. Judy talking about garlic for dogs and cats - facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=3247435168855654 - I should add that only if they aren't anemic.
I just got finished mixing my salt and baking soda I got to stop by the store and buy one of those little sifters I really want to thank you ahead of time but I am also curious how long should I leave it before I should vacuum like a few days or just leave it a week until I need to vacuum
@@lisarmahan I always left it for a few days. And then vacuumed up and did again. One thing with natural flea control, is you cannot be lazy - you have to stay ahead of the flea cycle, so I always overdid it than underdid it as I didn't want to repeat the horrible process again and again.
Okay I bought DE, but now coming across this video. I think I would prefer this since it seems to be safer for cats and my toddler. Have you seen improvement with the fleas? How long did you leave it in the carpet? I think my cats got fleas from the neighbors dogs. Never heard of this method. Thanks!
i much prefer this one over the DE - especially with a toddler! you have to tackle it in a number of ways: in the environment and on the cat. have you seen my videos here: czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html and czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.html - how old are your cats? are they in good health? also, this product is the bomb digity - floppycats.co/buckmountain
Hey I just came across this video. It has been very hard to get rid of these fleas and nothing seems to be working is it safe to give to the dogs as well? Both my dog and cat now have fleas and I’ve tried topicals and sprays and stuff like that. Ik they are also in my home. I’m just scared they will never go away.
@@breedubon9816 I know how you feel? The environment is the biggest thing. Look for my interview with Dr Judy…lots of answers there. I’m not sure what you were asking about being safe?
Hiya, is there a ratio you follow? 50/50
(could not see if you already mentioned this)
not really - I just get one container of salt, and one standard box of baking soda and mix them.
The salt doesn't hurt the cats if it gets on their fur and they lick it? I havent researched that
A valid concern. You can test a small area to see if your cat licks it (wants it). My cats never showed interest. And it usually down in the carpet too - unless you have hardwoods then you should use hot water and vinegar to clean those.
How long did you leave this in your carpet
2-3 days and then sometimes you have to repeat it because of the flea lifecycle. soooo sucks!
Thank you!! I just got fleas. I don’t have the time to suffer dealing with this now basically, so thank you so much! It’s comforting to know this works. I just treated my home with some of the mixture.
Salt and powdered soap works great too
Borax?
@@Floppycats powdered detergent for clothes. It was a generic brand.
@@rubberknees I’d be scared to have my cats ingesting that
@@Floppycats My cats never ate soap, so there was never a problem. We had a litter of puppies and kittens at the same time, during summer. Nobody got sick.
Do your cats go outside? Mine do. I am so happy to get these remedies from you. I sprinkle cedar chips under the trees and sprinkle DE in the beds. I flea comb them everyday and usually only get a few out now after weeks of various natural treatments and vacuuming all the time. It's the outdoor aspect that makes it hard to rid the fleas for good though. There's no way my two cats would adapt at this point to being indoors. It was seriously make them miserable and become depressed.
It takes weeks to get an outside cat indoors sometimes. Depression if that is what you think you see will come from not enough enhancement activity inside. I've rescued hundreds of cats and made them housecats. My cats have everything they need inside, food treats playscapes, toys plus they love me. I am their focus. Outside is just chasing bugs, grass wildlife and living on the edge of survival dodging cars, kids, predators. It's exciting but not healthy. Cats die every hour from outside danger. Rethink your analogy.❤
yes, mine go outside - but they haven't since July when we got another flea infestation. and now i am waiting for their bodies to recover. i am putting down cedarcide and nematodes every other week, preparing the outside. also, thinking about putting out canned cat food for raccoons and possums that has garlic in it, to get the fleas off of them and out of my yard. ha ha. mine hate being brushed or combed, so it would be daily torture. i am worried about charlie being depressed. but so far he's pretty ok - but still asking to go out. i wish i could do it - but am going to wait until it freezes.
Yes, that makes sense. I'm waiting for the cold weather to reduce the fleas outside. I've got a system of lots of remedies and those flea trap things around the house is really good for killing fleas on the sticky pad at night. I'ld say I only comb out about 5 fleas a day for each cat, if that. I moved to Ohio from New Mexico and forgot about fleas being a part of the humid scene, so I got into prevention too late for this season. I'll try cedarcide and Nematodes like you suggest. I know it's risky to keep them inside all the time. But I live in a pretty safe area and they are CATS, ....animals who instinctually need the outdoors to live naturally. Everyone has to come to their own peace about indoor/outdoor issue. Thanks for your support, Floppy. @@Floppycats
i had six of those sticky traps - they caught a lot of things, but no fleas. oh man, yes, i lived in Albuquerque for 5 years and my boyfriend's cat got fleas. ironically, my boyfriend then was from ohio and had moved to NM. ha ha. he swore i had brought them from Kansas city. ha ha. and yes, i would love to move to new Mexico in the summers and not deal with fleas.@@annerobinson2288
Everyone has a different living situation. There are pros and cons on both sides. No RIGHT way. Just what each of us is most comfortable with. @@dm5341
Did it vacuum up ok?? I tried just straight salt once, & nearly never got it vacuumed up.
yes, it does. i have an Oreck and a Hyla.
I noticed 2 different sizes on the capsules on your list, #3 and #4. Is the size to be used determined by the weight of the cat, and if so, what are the weights that determine which size to use, please? Is it the salt that kills the fleas or the baking soda? The reason I ask is, because squirrels have left a lot of fleas in the plants on my patio, and I need to know how to kill the fleas in the pots in a way that wouldn't harm any visiting squirrels or birds or other wildlife. After that, I would like to dump the potting soil with the dead fleas and larva, scrub out the pots with your mixture and use the pots and new soil to replant my "garden." The apartments cut down the lovely apple tree that gave us birds and squirrels to watch and provided beautiful pink blossoms in the spring before filling up with apples that drew the deer when they fell. They could have fed a lot of people. When I looked at all those apples scattered thickly all over the ground when they cut down my tree, I was horrified at the waste. Also, no more privacy. The four apartments at the top of the hill now have a clear view into my living room, and dining room with no tree between us anymore at any time of the day or night. . They kept their trees. That's where my beautiful pair of Cardinals, pair of Blue Jays and all my playful squirrels live now that our tree is gone. I'd like to replant my patio with flea free pots of flowers to try to make up in some tiny way for what we have lost. We are not allowed to feed any birds or animals, even with food that is animal and bird nutritious, so there is no way to attack anything at all without at least some flowers. The one exception to the no feeding rule is that we are allowed to have Hummingbird feeders, but when the Hummers see no flowers, they don't seem inclined to check for feeders. (The "we") referred to throughout is myself and my 15-year-old Norwegian Forest/DLH mix. I adopted her when she was 9 with a past record of being abused. She is doing very well now, but she clearly misses having any birds and animals to watch. So do I.
No, there's not a big difference between #3 and #4, Dr. Judy says 1/4 of a clove of garlic, and the pills aren't even really big enough for that. This is for a cat, not a squirrel. I have no idea about squirrels.
The biggest thing is cutting it up into small pieces, waiting 10-15 minutes before putting it in the capsule and feeding it or freezing it - so the juices of the garlic do their thing.
Baking soda and salt, cut up and dry up fleas, so indirectly kill them. Fleas like a humid environment...
I would try nematodes if you're outside - czcams.com/video/T3cpKE6D2kc/video.htmlsi=zRJ8kifTbNk3WTrA
I am really sorry about the tree that was cut down - it's always sad when that happens - and sounds like you lost your privacy too!
Use diatomaceous earth outside around plants and in flower pots. It is safe for animals except for insects. It breaks down an insect's exoskeleton and they dehydrate which kills them. They don't even like to walk on the dust. I wouldn't use it on an animal itself due to it dries out skin, fur, and feathers but on the ground or in flower pots is ok. You will need to reapply it when it rains or you water your plants. It will kill beneficial insects such as bees so be careful to use it only on the ground and try to keep as much as possible off the leaves of the plants.
thank you for the tips!@@gigicostlow4414
What if you dont have a food processor?
Use a blender or a nutro bullet?
Thank you so much for this video. We have been battling with fleas that my cat brought home from the vet for two months.😫 We just tried this method yesterday. Praying it works🙏🙏🙏🙏 I was wondering how long do you wait til you vacuum again? And did you get rid of the fleas after one application or did it take several times?
i waited a week, then vacuumed like a crazy person - moving all furniture and did it again. how are you treating your pet? and this stuff is soooo great too - drjudymorgan.com/products/buck-mountain-parasite-dust . Check out this interview too - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html and try this - czcams.com/video/5JE4YXdm8YA/video.html
Well 2 1/2 weeks ago I did the Advantage treatment on the back of her neck. Didn't do anything. So I found this plant based stuff by Vets+Best Flea + Tick Waterless Bath for Cats. Plant Based formula Kills Fleas, Flea Larcae, Flea Eggs & Ticks. Made with Peppermint Oil and Eugenol. I've put a little on different spots each day for the last 4days and Flea comb her at least 3 times a day. And still would find a Flea or two. Today I put it on all of her body except around eyes, nose genitals . And found no fleas tonight. I tried chopping a little bit of garlic in putting it in her food but turned her nose up to it😩 So I'm going g to try ordering the capsuls n try the way you do it. Still have to watch your video on how to pill a cat. She is not going to like it😼
Does that parasite dust really work?
@@Damster67 be careful with using too much of the Vet’s Best. That can be toxic. Is she in good health? I wouldn’t try garlic if she not young and healthy. Is your cat short haired? If so, put coconut oil all over her. It suffocates the fleas and is super safe. She’ll be greasy for awhile. Mine are long haired. So I couldn’t do that.
She's in perfect health. She's 4 years old and short haired. But I did notice she was a little out of it after I gave it to her. I'll try the coconut oil treatment. I'm so desperate I can't tell you😩 The stress of this war against fleas wakes me up at night. I just want my house back and my poor fur baby to live a happy healthy life😿
Where did you get the gel caps from and can garlic help dogs with fleas?
Amazon! They're linked in the about section =)
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sea salt or regular salt? Does it matter? Regular salt has iodine in it.
I used regular salt as you saw. It’s to cut and dry up the larvae and eggs, so not sure it matters.
How long do you leave the baking soda and salt on your carpets, hardwood floors and furniture, before vacuuming it up? Just bought a big bag of DE but I think I want to try baking soda and salt first like you recommended.
I love DE for under my furniture, so I can stop moving it and vacuuming everything. But I prefer baking soda and salt, where I have to vacuum, so I can get a break. DE will do a number on your vacuum too. I usually leave it down a few days to get a good break, vacuum it up and repeat the process depending on the needs. The vacuuming will help hatch the eggs, so you end up killing more. I am working on a PDF for flea infestations. I would be happy to send you a copy if you email me - info@floppycats.com
@@Floppycats awesome, thank you for the info! I keep seeing flea dirt on my dog but no actual fleas. I’ll email you for the PDF, thank you!
@@ChelseaHugh eek! don't assume there aren't fleas. what are you doing to protect him?
@@Floppycats I’ve vacuumed and put DE on bedding and rugs, baths with animalEO Evict shampoo and Kin and Kind lavender flea and tick spray before going outside. I could probably do with more with vacuuming though and now I’m going to try the salt and baking soda instead of the DE tonight
@@ChelseaHugh Amy going to include this here, in case if someone else reads this thread needs it - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
Can you put garlic in a liquid form and put it on their fur ? 😊
Not a bad idea. I’m not sure. Would depend on dosage and if they lick it off.
Thanks this was very helpful! How much garlic did you use? It looks like you had fresh garlic in the dish. I was thinking I could put some powdered garlic in his food.
Fresh garlic is best and 15 minutes after you cut it up. Be sure to watch Dr Judy’s stuff to know doses and more. All links in the description
Need to try this with my flea infestation. Does your cat get tempted to lick the baking soda and salt?
mine never did and it was on my carpet and my hardwood floors.
Should I use capsules if I have dogs ?
i'd look on dr. judy's facebook page or site about how to give garlic to dogs - usually you can just add it to their food. just make sure you have the dose right for your size dog.
Thx Why use baking soda?
not sure i know. i just followed a recipe i found on several videos or combined them a few years ago and so this is what i do now. maybe you don't need the baking soda. Copied this from a Google search: "Baking soda dehydrates and kills flea larvae and eggs, preventing the outbreak from growing out of control. However, baking soda can't do it alone, and the addition might already be in your home and is safe for kids and pets: table salt" - from greenpestsolutions.com
Is there a way to evenly distribute the powder in the carpet? How did you get the cats to take the garlic? Maybe you should give garlic to the raccoons in some food outside, they eat almost anything. I'd buy Revolution Plus if it was affordable, but everything with ivermectin in it is expensive now.
I used a little sifter - like one you would use to sift powdered sugar over a cake. I show it in the video. I pilled the garlic - czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.htmlsi=y3HWUKcGeD4lbxOz and that's a brilliant idea about raccoons. i cannot give neurotoxin chemicals like revolution to my cats anymore. i would NOT however EVER give Revolution Plus, it's like Bravecto. Just had a reader write me tonight about a horrible reaction her cat had to Bravecto.
My new favorite "get the fleas off my cats" are the products by AnimalEO - animaleo.info/?s=flea - Kitty Boost will be my next go to, if this nightmare happens again.
Hi, not sure if you'll still reply bcs im a year late but if u could it would literally mean the world. Let me begin by saying how i think the fleas got onto my ragdoll,millie. I think since my neighbourhood is full of cats me or my siblings would of pet one with fleas and then came back and petted millie. Ive spent almost £100 trying to get rid of them, hoping your solution works. I do have a few questions though:
How long did u leave the salt and baking soda in before vaccuming?
How long did it take to get rid of all the fleas once u started doing this (currently had mine for a month maximum)?
I've got 2 warddrobes which taking up maybe 1/5 of my room so theres no chance i can move them, do u know how i could possibly kill fleas behind them?
Can i use this on bedding and matresses too?
Do you use baking soda and salt in equal proportion?
I know that might be a lot but i am rlly struggling to get these fleas out the carpet, ive kept millie downstairs so far so that she isnt exposed to carpet but i think she misses sleeping with me inn my bed so im trying my best to get rid of these fleas ASAP.
Ive got atleast 20 bites on each leg😑
Also ive downloaded your free guide😄
Gonns hopefully try this method tonight or tmrw❤
Thank you❤
There are a lot of ways/reasons cats get fleas - and in all cases, it starts with the environment - something like 95% of the flea population lives in the yard.
I have a flea series that will help you get organized and know what to do - it's free - floppycats.co/flea - oh wait, I see you downloaded it - so hopefully by now you have plenty ideas of what to do.
This is what I do now - I vacuum 2x a day for 3 days. And when I say vacuum - I mean, diligently. And then I continue to vacuum for 10 days after that - and will continue to vacuum if I cannot get them under control.
The baking soda and salt is to give you a break from vacuuming.
You also need to get them off your cat - the flea series will give you ideas.
The fleas behind your wardrobes - you could use a spray (see flea series), the baking soda/salt or diatomaceous earth.
Sure you can use the baking soda and salt on your bedding and mattresses - but I would vacuum them diligently before you put it down.
Well, I used the containers you see in the video - don't think they were the same weights, but maybe? The salt is heavier and helps everything drop to the bottom of the carpet. It should dry everything out - fleas like humidity, so less humidity the better.
@@Floppycats Thank you i will update you when i see some progress
@@ayaanhameed1368sounds good. It’s not a fun process and you definitely have to work your ass off. And I always tell myself, “don’t be lazy, you’ll regret it later!”
Last week my indoor cat randomly got fleas. I think they came in from the window or maybe I brought it in from the outside. I rushed out and got her advantage two because I didn't know what to do I've never had an issue like this. I definitely don't want to use harmful sprays because my cat has asthma. All your tips are so great and I love your detailed videos. I'm so overwhelmed i live in a house and i have a lot of things to clean and vacuum. I'm just doing the best I can
hopefully it's the first and last time you have to use advantage ii. and that should make your population die faster - just be sure to vacuum everything - then I put towels down over the spots were my cats lay, so that I can just keep washing the towels and not having to vacuum the furniture. it is a good time to do some deep cleaning, as you really have no choice, if you want the fleas gone. this last version for me - i have been vacuuming every day for 2 months and I THINK we're almost done. ugh.
@@Floppycats How do your Kitty's handle getting a bath? My cat absolutely hates it but I heard it's good for getting rid of fleas. I know people use the Dawn dish soap but I was thinking maybe using dr. Bronner's unscented castile soap?
@@pathways678 baths are ok. It’s the drying. This last time I did an epsom salt soak for my flea guy. I got in the bath with him and we soaked for 20 minutes. Fleas came off. But they were still in the environment. So I had to repeat the bath. Drying takes 2 hours which is most miserable for him and me.
@@Floppycats when you were going through your flea extravaganza did you have to wash all your clothes ? The clothes I wear often I wash regularly but I don't know about the clothes in the closets and drawers. I'm so tired of cleaning😢 Fleas are so frustrating
it's sooo annoying, i get it. yes, i washed all my clothes that i was wearing or had worn on my dryer - but did not wash ones that i hadn't been wearing. i put diatomaceous earth in my closet and shut it - no cats allowed. i have a rotation of towels - i put them on cats beds and ANYWHERE my cats lay down. and then i wash them while i am vacuuming every night. so you're vacuuming up eggs and larvae, but also drowning them by washing them and drying them. i usually have to do 4 loads of laundry a night when i have an active infestation. it's miserable.@@pathways678
My dog has never had fleas until now (she was on revolution for 13 years) so her and I are both struggling with it. She’s 15 and has hind leg problems so getting her to the vet isn’t even an option at this point in her life unless she’s completely sedated to the point where she’s TKO & I can pick her up without getting mauled 🥴 - and as we all know, we can’t get sedatives without having the vet see the pet first before prescribing anything so I’m out of luck with that 😢
I did try the salt and baking soda but didn’t know that I had to blend the baking soda and salt in a blender to form it into a powder. I just poured it all over my carpets and that didn’t seem to help but it’s probably because I was doing it wrong. I ended up using diatomaceous earth on my carpets today and used a soft bristle brush to rub it in. I also rubbed it all over my dog. She hasn’t tried to scratch or constantly shake or abruptly wake up in her sleep so I think it’s working but not 100% sure. I’m still iffy with the garlic but if the DE on my dogs coat doesn’t work as well as I would like it to, then I might have to just try giving a small amount of garlic every other day. Because my dog is considered a geriatric, I’ve been trying natural remedies to eliminate fleas because I really don’t want to give her anymore toxins. I’ve made a spray of essential oils with cedar wood and apple cider vinegar and that didn’t seem to help after a week of constant use - she actually became really irritated and annoyed with me every time I tried to use a flea comb so now we’re trying DE.
I read in a few articles that maintaining a balanced pH and building up their immune system helps to repel fleas in both dogs and cats so I started incorporating coconut oil, ACV, salmon oil and medicinal mushrooms into her meals as well. It might help with your furbabies too!
I think I’ll try the salt and baking soda again and maybe alternate the two. I’m just not sure how long to keep the DE on her coat though. I’m dreading giving her a bath because the last time didn’t go so well and I wasn’t able to kill off all the fleas. I will unfortunately have to use a waterless shampoo moving forward because I’m not trying to aggravate an old and grumpy dog.
As sad as it is to say this and as horrible as it might sound, I feel a bit better knowing that I’m not the only one going through this. I’m super thankful for videos like this because it helps learning from others who are going through the same issues as my dog and I are and finding ways to get rid of these pesky and irritating parasites naturally.
Have you seen Our Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment ? floppycats.co/flea You've gotta tackle the environment on all levels - washing, vacuuming, etc. Putting the salt and baking soda down only helps to slow down the need to vacuum - so like beginning of flea season, i will put this under my couches, chairs, etc so i don't have to move them the rest of flea season. but it's a ton of work to get rid of fleas, for sure. and if you can spray your outdoor environment that's huge too - 95% of the flea population is NOT on your pet.
@@Floppycatsthanks for the reply. I just read the flea guide you provided… funny how I did the same exact thing as you… I took care of my dog first, then my home. I’ve been cleaning the entire house top to bottom and washing all the bedding, curtains etc in hot water with laundry detergent. Put flea traps in the bedroom near my dogs bed as well. I definitely have to treat the back and front yard as well but I need someone’s help with that since it’s a big property and I have a lot of ground to cover (my dog goes everywhere outside - she’s never just sitting in once place). Might have to dust DE all over the grass and see how that goes.
Wow very natural ok
Yes. Only option I have is natural. One of mine got a head tremor from chemicals. More natural stuff here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
I feel like chemicals hurt my kitties too bad flea meds 😢thank you for the video
sorry to hear your kitties have been harmed by flea meds too.@@elenaarredondo464
How big a box of baking soda? Yes I couldn't tell in the video.
The normal size. Like the arm & hammer 99¢ one.
What does the baking soda do ?
embarassingly, i don't know. someone else posted about this - and when i was in flea hell last year, it worked (had to definitely treat my cat too with natural stuff), and was 10x better than diatomaceous earth which caused a horrible cloud of dust. i just googled it - "How does baking soda kill fleas? By mixing baking soda and salt into a formula you are making a dehydrating agent. This will dry out the fleas, their eggs, and the larvae. This will kill them off so that they do not reproduce and spread." www.cpccares.com/blog/does-baking-soda-kill-fleas-on-dogs/#:~:text=How%20does%20baking%20soda%20kill,do%20not%20reproduce%20and%20spread. and then "Baking soda does not kill adult fleas and will do nothing to protect your pets. It is excellent at absorbing smells and has been suggested by some online pet sites for use as a flea killer because it “may” dry out flea eggs and larvae. But there is no evidence that using baking soda to kill fleas is effective at all." www.petmd.com/dog/parasites/5-flea-and-tick-treatments-dont-work
I think the baking soda adds some weight when I use it blended with the powdered salt, which really likes to float around. So, for whatever reason for baking soda, I like that it weighs down the salt to really get down into the carpet and kill those larvae
The salt attracts the fleas, the soap or baking soda then kills them when they eat the salt.
🧂Couldn't u use fine salt & skip the food processor?
sure - but food processor can also mix the salt and baking soda.
Thx! 😼 Fleas are a "Thank You" gift our feral mom shared after we Churu lured her inside to have kittens! 😆
@@serenitytrek ugh, no fun! sorry to hear that. are the kittens cute? you could try coconut oil on them. I actually have a Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea
I have a flea infestation now and I'm going to forgo the chemical sprays a DE. I'm going to use this method.
ugh, sorry. it totally sucks. also, wash everything you can - then put towels wherever your pets are, and wash those towels every day. also, vacuum every day. it sucks - but a good workout. vacuum everything you cannot wash for like 2 weeks. everything else i learned is here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
I wish I'd found this video months ago. I'm going to watch the garlic video too because I really hate putting poison on my cat. I makes me feel horrible but all the home remedies & "natural" sprays I tried simply did not work, and he was being eaten up with fleas. I panicked and bought the poison--which is super expensive too, and now the fleas in my area are immune to the big brands, so all the vets in the area are down to one brand that actually kills the fleas.....but it's a case of choosing the lesser of two evils---the fleas or the toxic poison. I've been so upset over this. Maybe now there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!
It’s so awful. I’m so sorry. My guy can’t have the neurotoxin topicals because he has a head tremor from them. I know how much it sucks. I just went through this again. I have a Fleas Gone tag on his collar on my guy now, so we’ll how that goes. The greatest way to get fleas off the cat is with coconut oil or diatomaceous earth. Is your cat long haired or short haired?
Also, only 5% of population is on the cat. 95% is in the environment. So definitely treat the environment majorly.
This gives my head tremor guy almost instant relief from the fleas: czcams.com/video/hoNsWBR3cXA/video.html
@@Floppycats He's long haired, but not as long as your cats' fur :)
I've got some food-grade DE, but I need to get salt, baking soda, capsules, and fresh garlic. It's only been a couple of days since the flea poison so I want to give his little body time to adjust and detox a bit.
But I'm hoping no more poison ever. When the fleas come back (and they always do), I'm going this route. I have high hopes! Subscribed.
@@JamieM470 understood.
@Floppycats if you read the warnings on flea treatments, extremely toxic neurotoxins. refuse to use. Diatomaceous earth.
I have been using cheristan for flea meds. But my cats had a skin reaction to it. After finding your channel. Amd saw the other vid with the holistic vet, I wanted to try the garlic. I'm giving Half of the 1/4th recommended dose, to test it. They ate it in the soft food. They were l Hesitant at first but then ate it up eventually. They seem fine, but drinking more water. Is this normal? Have u noticed any changes? And how did you know your cat had a difference within 24hr after garlic?
Thanks
Or what other signs should I look for?
My cat had fleas when I tried it. And the flea poop was seriously reduced after 24 hours. I don’t recall drinking more water though. Do your cats have fleas?
@@Floppycats they have been itching 😬 and i also tend to other stray cats outside. I'm guessing I brought them in, bcuz I recently discovered flea larva by the door. I spray with a concoction of vinegar, dish soap and water. Kills the larva right away. Those black specs turn into red real quick.
@@Floppycats what is flea poop? 😥
@@saamwaam oh. That sounds like flea dirt (flea poop). Do your cats sit by the back door?
@@saamwaam it’s also known as flea dirt. It’s what they leave in a cat’s fur after biting them. It’s actually digested blood, so turns red when wet. And they poop to provide food for the larvae when they hatch. Look up a flea lifecycle to learn more.
If u are still using this process or diatomaceous earth, it's better to get a dust sprayer.
I don’t use one for DE because it’s sooo dusty
What kind of garlic. Are you using fresh or minced? Por favour. Lol
Fresh, organic garlic. wait 15 minutes after cutting it to administer - or freeze. you need the 15 minutes to release the oils from it. czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.html - you can put it in their food if they will eat everything and you can be sure they are getting it. but i couldn't rely on that from mine. also, be sure not ot give it to an anemic cat or a really young cat.
Does he eat the pill or do you have to put it down his throat
I pill it to make sure he gets it - but I have heard that some people put it in their food - just that small pinch in their food. My cats eat out of each other bowls and don't always clean their plates, so I don't like to risk that.
How do you put the garlic pill down their throats?@@Floppycats
you'd have to know how to pill a cat. here's a video - czcams.com/video/kqI2YHSZvLg/video.html and another czcams.com/video/FyGV0-AOhfI/video.html @@wowCelestinewow
I’ve tried it all and we were flea free for three and half weeks but then I found another one which of course turned into more. Then after awhile, we had a week with none but they came back. I’ve sprinkled salt and baking soda seperately on my carpets but if that doesn’t work, I’ll mix them like you did and give it a go. So you didn’t have to treat the yard or anything else than you mentioned? I did apply nematodes twice now, but no idea if they are working as I can’t see them. We found the first fleas two months ago. It’s emotionally draining. My dog is a trooper though thankfully.
Oh, I’m sorry. It’s the pits. I have them again too because of raccoons. The vacuuming daily is exhausting. Have you moved all furniture and vacuumed everywhere? How are you treating your dog? You could try Cedarcide or Wondercide in your yard too.
@@Floppycats oh no. That sucks. Unfortunately I can’t get those products in Canada. I’ve been bathing him every couple of days (mostly) in Epsom salts/baking soda/citrus castille and once a week in either Kin and kind outdoor shield or dr Dobias Fleahex. I also use his household spray once a week and dog spray before walks. Although the last few days I’ve been using kin and kind spray instead to see if it works better. It’s definitely stronger and more minty. I also give him earth md outdoor shield powder (suggested is a week every other month) however I’ve done more. It is supposed to make dogs blood bitter to fleas and kill the fleas. I think it is working as when I bathe him I only see dead ones come off. I use flea traps in the house, I give coconut oil, ACV, homeopathic Ledum, psorinum, and ant. Crud, brewers yeast/garlic tablets, fresh garlic, flea comb him many times a day, nematodes in yard, DE sprinkled under furniture and appliances and on my front and back steps. I’m probably forgetting some things but yeah, it’s exhausting.
@@shaaksma16 oh man. You’re doing it all. I’m thinking there’s gotta be a place in your home you’re not getting.
Flea traps work great for me. I have to have nightlights anyway. Revolution on my cats.
man, i had 6 flea traps otu and they caught bugs,just not fleas. yes, revolution caused a head tremor in my guy because it's a neurotoxin chemical, so now i cannot use it.
Revolution would be great if ivermectin was the only chemical in it, it does not kill ear mites though. I make flea traps with nightlights & a plate of soapy water, it catches some.
I wonder if a ozone machine would , it gets rid of bad odors .
an ozone machine to get rid of fleas? perhaps. you'd have to evacuate the house for hours - which i couldn't do.
@@Floppycats Yes , you would and it is used for it .
For the cats use coconut oil rub on the fur and vinegar mix with water rub on the fur kill bacteria and fungi and mites and tick and flea 🙏
Yes, but the coconut can be hard to do on a long haired cat. What’s the vinegar mix that you use? ACV and water? Equal parts?
@@Floppycats yes half and half 🙏
@@marienovak3663 do you just use white vinegar or do you use apple cider vinegar?
Love this advice. The vet office during covid was difficult to go to. I had to drop my cat off and wait in the car. I had another woman tell me her cat got fleas from the vet office before her cat was treated. I was surprised this happened until it happened to me. My cats have never had fleas. Flea free for twenty years plus. Until I went to that office during covid. It took a few months to have a house infestation and it scared me. I didn't know what to do. I immediately treated the cats but then the rug had to be vacuumed frequently. I tried diatomaceous earth on the floors and after vacuuming I noticed in the canister the fleas looked pretty pissed off but not dead. I tried flea powder and the vet didn't recommend that. It took months to get rid of the fleas. But they came back as soon as I quit the tube treatment on my cats. I don't like putting poison on my cats. My senior cats got sick. I lost two to illness. Im so happy to have a healthy choice. ❤
Oh man. Getting them from the vet is a big concern of mine. I’m having great luck with AnimalEO’s KiityBoost to keep them off my cats. I made a page on the site for all things natural flea control. control. www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html
Thank you so much for this advice. I’ve had cancer before and I’m trying to use homeopathic and natural remedies for myself and animals. Sometimes I do use commercial products but they don’t kill fleas in the environment, only if they’re on the animals. I use steam mopping on the floors with lemon or lavender oil. I like using natural methods along with commercial products, and veterinary care. I’m trying to get away from commercial cleaning products because I’m asthmatic and have multiple medical issues. If I’m sensitive then the cats are even more sensitive so I want to protect us from chemicals that could harm us
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How many times to say DUST in one video
Huh?
The mixture is 50/50 (equal parts) salt and baking powder.
You would also have to treat the animals themselves with flea treatments as if you fail to do so, they will simply leave and infest the carpets all over.
Garlic is toxic for animals if you over dose your animals. 1 gram of garlic is all you need for your pets (cats or dogs). If you can get garlic drops 2 drops per day for 5 days on 2 days off, do not exceed 3 weeks of use with a 30 day rest period between ea 3 weeks.
Vinegar in a spray bottle can be applied to animal coats to repel fleas as a 2nd precaution method.
thank you for the tips! how do you know that about garlic? what garlic drop brand do you like?
@@Floppycats
My spouse is a veterinarian
@@gettingpoliticalRock on that they’re on board with those methods. Rare in the vet world. Which brand of garlic drops does your spouse like?
@@Floppycats I would have to ask, I'll post when I get the answer
Pure garlic extract, there's no specific brand that's better than another, just make sure the garlic drops you get are for oral consumption and not topical or for the ear.
The first time I took my puppy to the vet, the receptionist told me how to control fleas.
Bring the puppy to be bathed and have a flea dip or treatment.
Go home and wash everything that the puppy lays on.
Vacuum the house and the furniture.
Throw out the vac bag.
Go back to the vet to pick up the puppy.
I never had a flea issue with this routine.
so glad that has worked with you - the dip would be far to toxic to my guy that gets head tremors from all those neurotoxins. Wish it was that simple for us!
@@Floppycats
Yah, that was 30 years ago. I agree. Chemicals!
Glad that there are better methods today.
Since I put the baking soda and salt on the ground, the fleas have gotten worse on my dogs after I washed everything and gave them a bath they’re still infested
sorry to hear that - have you treated your yard? have you tried garlic?
@@Floppycats I live in an apartment I’m hoping that they are just disturbed by all the salt and baking soda
Don't hope with fleas. You've gotta act with fleas. What have you done so far? You have to tackle this like crazy - vacuum everything and then you have to get rid of the vacuum bag or the dust bin needs to be thoroughly cleaned out - otherwise they will populate in your vacuum as well. Have you tried giving the dogs garlic? Are you washing everything you can that the dogs are near every single day? When I get fleas in my home, I start a routine that lasts from 2 weeks to 3 months, depending on the infestation. If I catch it early, I vacuum everything in the house - furniture, etc. EVERYTHING. And I move furniture, vacuum around it, underneath it, etc. Then I put down diatomaceous earth amzn.to/3TniuMX #affiliate under the furniture and put the furniture back. That way, I don't have to move it again and can continue to vacuum around it. I treat the yard with something like Tick Killz amzn.to/48AyAak #affiliate. I treat my cats - first by giving them garlic - czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.htmlsi=DGI5y319DKbQSFJS and most likely use a natural repellant spray like floppycats.co/fleaex #affiliate (I also use this in my vacuum - czcams.com/video/uJl2YMeRDV8/video.html). I put towels down wherever my cats lay and wash and dry those every single day. But before putting down towels - I wash a pet bed or spray it down with Wondercide amzn.to/3wHnpzr #affiliate or with the Flea-EX diluted. I usually do the laundry while I am vacuuming. It's good exercise, but it sucks.@@tessagrajeda4603
@@Floppycats I just started the treatment and I have been putting the salt and baking soda down. I also wash all their bedding, my bedding, blankets everything they’ve already had a bath three times this week. I put topical flea treatment on them. Nothing is helping. I think it came from the stray cat have been hanging around on my patio and also I fostered some feral cats but I never had a flea problem until the cat started coming aroundand I keep reading garlic is bad. One of my dogs has seizures and is on phenobarbital and Keppra for his seizures so I just don’t wanna cause him any other medical issues so I’ve been trying to stay away from toxic sprays.
I speak from experience. My cat had a head tremor from Revolution. I get it. The only thing that got the fleas off was garlic. Here's an interview with Dr. Judy Morgan to help you make the decision - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.htmlsi=izBpX7I9XZY6Wa2Q - and help treat that stray too. put a tiny pinch of garlic in some yummy food. And spray something like tick killz around your apartment - let it dry and then your dogs should be fine.@@tessagrajeda4603
Nope, I use regular cat shampoo, the kind that kills eggs, larvae, and adults. One carpet cleaning later, all done. No mixing, no having to clean it up for days 😁
That’s great. Hope it’s not too toxic. I have to get them out of the environment.
@@Floppycats it's made for cats. Adams flea and tick cat shampoo. Not toxic
@@MJsBlues 😬 I’d examine the ingredients and do a detox after using it.
Can cats eat garlic for fleas?
Unfortunately, it's just not true. “Garlic is toxic for cats and does not provide any benefit for fleas,” Dr. Chandler says . “The concept is that a product from the garlic would come out in sweat; however, cats only have sweat glands on their paws, so [garlic is] not very useful even if it wasn't toxic.”Apr 20, 2023
there are many other veterinarians that disagree. worked for us. and i am so glad it did. see description or pinned comment for more info.
Thanks for the helpful tips but as far as the Diatomaceous earth, is not good for us or pets to breathe in...it has tiny glass fiber like material that cuts through pest shells but can get in and cut lung tissue as well.
Yes that's why it has to be food grade. But with baking soda and salt, you don't need DE. If you have carpet, make sure you get the corners and the sides! And check out this interview with Dr. Judy Morgan - czcams.com/video/oVngxIkg5Os/video.html
Given internally will also kill parasites
You don't even need to use anything. All you have to do is vacuum. The vibration makes the eggs hatch. Nothing but a vacuum cleaner.
Unless you don’t want to keep vacuuming every day and want a break.
@@Floppycats I understand that. There is no chemical that kills the flea when it's in it's cocoon state. That's why vacuuming is the best way because the vibration speeds things up. Fleas multiply so fast. I had an issue with this many years ago. I did not have the money to get a professional in so I researched everything and I was able to get rid of them. This is why professionals come back out in like a week or or 2 and spray again. It's definitely tedious, vacuuming constantly, but it does work.
@@twistedvanilla3456 yes. I lost my power for 3 days during an infestation. There are times or situations where people cannot vacuum. Or want a break. And honestly, I think this helps out a ton.
@@twistedvanilla3456you hit the nail on the head. Those fleas in the cocoons aren’t affected by products. They have to be stimulated to come out. Play music with bass. Your best bet is a product you spray on floors and carpets with an IGR (insect growth regulator) so when the eggs fall from the animal to the floor or furniture, they won’t develop further.
@@Msspinnerb8 I even vacuumed my dogs😂😂😂
It all starts on that first day of warm weather, I find the best way to control them is to vacuum like a lot all summer long.
Yes, how frequently do you vacuum? When I know we have fleas, it's every day. But other than that, I try to do every 3 days - I really detest vacuuming. Here's what else I am doing:
Right now for cats:
1. Garlic pills for the cats czcams.com/video/4o_zks4h-W8/video.html
2. NoFleazPleaz czcams.com/video/mWjvz9GLekg/video.html
3. KittyBoost by AnimalEO floppycats.co/kittyboost
Right now for yard:
1. Nematodes - czcams.com/video/T3cpKE6D2kc/video.html
2. Tick Killz - geni.us/tickkillz [Amazon] #affiliate
And I vacuum 3-4x a week and wash all the towels inside that the cats lay on.
Hot detergent in my carpet cleaner appears to have done the trick
That’s good. I’m not sure I could do that given my cats’ allergies. And trying to detox them. What was in the detergent? I know steam alone will kill them.
@@Floppycats I have a dog, a pom, and just washing up liquid. I expect the heat may have done any that may have been in the carpet, plus being sucked up and drowned in the water. I am going to add baking soda, next time as that will not hurt.
My pom had a few that were increasing, and as a temporary measure hit the buggers with double sided tape, which took them off and instantly killed them. I have now purchased a flee collar, and see how that works for her.
@@dougaldouglas8842 well done. Plmk how baking soda works.
@@Floppycats If ever I have the little one brings them in, again, there would be no harm in putting baking soda and vinegar in the mix.
Why don't any of these flea ppl use gloves
Flea people? Wear gloves for what?
The dust is good for death....... maybe not so good for lungs 😊
true true.