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Flea Combing Your Cat:
A Safer Flea Control Alternative
"Regularly flea combing your cat is a safe
and natural way to get rid of fleas."
Prevent Fleas by Combing Your Cat or Kitten
Comb your cat for fleas with a fine-toothed
metal flea comb
that traps the fleas and makes it easy to get rid of them.
When you comb your cat, you should do it gently and thoroughly. Comb as many areas of your cat as she will allow, especially around the head, neck, back and hindquarters.
If you have a kitten, it's a good idea to start while she's young. This will get her used to the process and she may even enjoy it!
When to Comb for Fleas
If your cat already has fleas, you should comb him for fleas at least once a day, preferably twice. If your cat doesn't have fleas (as far as you know!), once a week or even monthly should be fine. The frequency will depend on the time of year and the climate you live in.If it's approaching flea season, then you may want to comb your cat more frequently. The earlier you find any fleas, the greater likelihood of preventing serious flea infestations of your cat and your home.
How to Comb Your Cat for Fleas
When combing your cat for fleas, have a bowl of soapy water next to you. Start running the flea
comb
through your cat's hair, especially at the base of the tail and on the neck. When you see a flea caught in the comb, you can push the flea out of the comb with a fingernail and into the soapy water.
If you don't want to touch the flea, you can put the whole comb into the water. This works very well to keep the flea from escaping and sending the flea on to its next life. When you are finished, flush the soapy water and fleas down the toilet.
Flea Combing Alone May Not Be Enough
In all likelihood, this will not be the one and only method that eliminates all fleas from your cat and your home. You'll most likely need to choose an additional method of flea control, as well.
However, getting even one flea off of your cat will make her more comfortable and could prevent a flea infestation and other problems from occurring. A single flea can cause tapeworm and lead to flea allergies.
Combing your cat for fleas should be a regular part of taking care of your cat's health.
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Natural Flea Control Methods How to safely and effectively get rid of fleas!
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