Cat Flea Shampoo

Cat flea is also known as Ctenocephalides felis. These much commonly attack humans as well. Moreover the cat fleas can be found on dogs, rabbits and ferrets apart from cats. They bite the animals which leads to bleeding and the fleas drink this blood. Their saliva contains an anticoagulant called apyrase that keeps the blood free-flowing which helps them ingest it easily. The apyrase also leads to skin irritation and itching. This can also be a cause of severe allergic reaction. The cat fleas multiply very fast leading to serious cat flea infestation. It is very essential that you keep checking your cat for any signs of flea infestation.

Fleas look like tiny black specks on their skin. These turn red when the skin is wet. Fleas commonly gather in areas like neck, tail, ears and other skin creases where the fur is much thicker. While it can be possible to look out for those adult flea, remember that there are hundreds of eggs which you can't see. These fall off while you groom your cat and gather on their bedding, food vessels, floor, etc. which further become adult fleas in a few weeks. So it is best to treat the fleas on time and eradicate them completely. A cat flea shampoo is of prime importance in doing this. It So here is how you can prepare flea shampoo for cats and keep the fleas at bay.

Best Flea Shampoo for Cats

Cat Flea Shampoo #1
Here is a recipe for waterless flea shampoo for cats. You will require oatmeal, cornmeal, or bran, a bath towel, cat brush and a baking sheet. Place cornmeal, oatmeal, or bran over the baking sheet in an oven on low temperature. Bake to make it warm. Now apply this warm oatmeal, cornmeal, or bran over your cat's coat thoroughly, followed by rubbing it gently over the skin. Now take the bath towel and rub the cat's fur to remove the loose shampoo, dirt or oil. Now brush the cat's fur using the brush.

Cat Flea Shampoo #2
Here is an extremely safe flea shampoo for cats. You need an organic shampoo and two of the following essential oils. Lemon, rosemary, lavender, lemon grass, geranium, citronella or peppermint. Mix two of these in equal quantity. For each two ounces of organic shampoo you need to add three drops of each essential oil. So for eight-ounce bottle of shampoo, you need 12 drops of each essential oil. Mix thoroughly. Now first wash your cat with warm water and then rinse with this shampoo. Let it stay on the cat's body for 10-15 minutes and then wash off. You can also make the basic organic shampoo at home instead of buying one for cat flea treatment. Here is the recipe.Take 2 cups of distilled water and boil it. Add 1½ tsp. of soapwort root to it. Lower the heat and cover the vessel and let it boil for 15-20 minutes. Now remove from heat and let it cool down and add the essential oils as mentioned above. Store in a bottle and refrigerate. Shake well before using this shampoo for flea control.

Cat Flea Shampoo #3
Another homemade flea shampoo for cats is easy to make by using vinegar and water. Take a clean spray bottle and mix equal parts of white vinegar and water in this. Now shake it well and spray it over your cat's coat. Also, spread it well down to the skin with your hands. You can use this spray everyday to keep the fleas away. You can also opt for organic apple cider vinegar wash for getting rid of the fleas.

The aforementioned cat flea shampoos can work best in killing those fleas and getting rid of the eggs as well from your cat's body. Remember that you wash off the wet shampoos from their fur and skin with water to avoid irritation of skin. Combing once with a flea comb after application of shampoo will help clear the fleas thoroughly. Make sure you use the flea shampoo for cats for a few weeks to completely clear out the fleas. After that you can use them once or twice a week as a precaution. To avoid fleas in house keep the pet in a closed area and clean your house after the flea treatment for cats is over. All the best!