Home Remedy for How to Get Rid of Fleas on a Cat

If your cat has fleas, you can approach the problem using a wide variety of methods, from collars to flea dips. The prospect of exposing one's beloved cat to unfamiliar chemicals and substances logically makes many cat owners uncomfortable, but you do not need to use commercially prepared products to deal with fleas. You can use a variety of basic home remedies to tackle the flea problem, using ingredients you most likely have in your cabinets right now.

Things You'll Need

  • Lemon
  • Spray bottle
  • Vinegar
  • Water
  • Hydrogen peroxide
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Instructions

  1. Lemon Dip

    • 1

      Place one lemon in a pot of boiling water and allow it to soak for one or two minutes.

    • 2

      Turn off the water and allow your lemon to soak overnight.

    • 3

      Dip your cat into the lemon-soaked water and allow the water to saturate its entire coat. Do not rinse off the cat. This method works best for mild flea infestations, according to Cat Secrets Revealed.

    Vinegar and Water

    • 4

      Place equal amounts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

    • 5

      Spray the cat's coat with the water/vinegar solution. Make sure not to get the solution in your cat's eyes.

    • 6

      Spray areas where fleas may still be present, such as your cat's bedding and your carpets.

    Hydrogen Peroxide

    • 7

      Fill a standard bathtub with water. Place your cat in the tub.

    • 8

      Lather your cat's coat with hydrogen peroxide. Make sure not to get any of it in her eyes, nose or mouth. You should begin to see fleas dropping into the water, according to Grandma's Home Remedies.

    • 9

      Rinse and dry your cat.