Guest guest Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thank you Trina & Vanessa! My sister also recommended diatomaceous earth & i plan to try it. How can I use eucalyptus leaves? That sounds very interesting! herbal remedies , Trina <miiitymous wrote: > > Eucalyptus leaves and branches work well to keep fleas away. They smell good, too! > > Trina > > --- On Wed, 3/11/09, raeya3982 <raeya3982 wrote: > > raeya3982 <raeya3982 > {Herbal Remedies} Re: Herbal Remedies- for cats? > herbal remedies > Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 9:19 AM Hi. > > I didn't realize this had a name, but my cat has suffered with it on and off for a few years. I finally found something that has worked, and it's natural. Outside of doing all the flea protocol to remove the fleas from the house, (combing, vacuuming, washing their bedding, and anywhere they go regularly) What worked was sprinkling diatomaceous earth onto the carpets (letting it sit for a week then vacuuming it up), and also onto the cats (trying to avoid their eyes/sinuses, and yours) as the powder can be quite drying. The diatomaceous earth is a natural product created from fossilized diatoms. It isn't something the fleas can become immune to (like most products) because it actually dries them out, the diatoms are sharp and cut through their exoskeleton. But it isn't harmful for the cat - you can actually include it in their food (its a great source of natural silica) and it will also get rid of worms or parasites. (also a problem we had- works > perfectly) > > We have been rotating sprinkling the powder on them with spraying them down with a combination of diluted apple cider vinegar and water. We do this weekly, first powdering, then waiting a couple of days and spraying them down with the apple cider vinegar mix. As a result my cats hair has begun to grow in nice and thick, and she isn't so itchy anymore. > > This is an intensive process in the sense that you have to do it regularly to keep on top of the fleas, but it does work. And once you get into the groove if it, it's very easy. > > I bought a huge bag of it in bulk from ebay (they don't seem to be offering it anymore this way but they do have a website. You have to be cautious about the type of diatomaceous earth you buy - it cannot be pool grade, as this is VERY toxic., it must be food grade. The website we bought it from is: www.earthworkshealt h .com/ Their site is quite informative, and provides a lot of good info about how it can be used, and it's nutritional value. > > It would be good for us to consume as well, but outside of putting it in a capsule, the texture is really unappealing, and I haven't found an alternative way of taking it just yet. > > Hope this helps! > > Vanessa > > herbal remedies, " lanis228 " <lanis228@ .> wrote: > > > > I hope this is OK to ask- I am desperate. > > > > I have a cat who suffers from flea allergy dermititus. She loses the hair on her rump & itches quite a bit. I give her frontline plus monthly, it helps, but this season she is still thinning on the rump & constantly scratches. Can anyone please recommend anything that might relieve her distress? She is going to the vet next week but if i can avoid giving her chemicals, I would feel much better. > > > > I am sorry if this is considered off topic- I apologize in advance! I sure would appreciate any input- Thanks. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 We would just put them around the edge of the rooms on the floor. I have also heard that neem oil helps, but I haven't tried it yet. I moved from Napa, CA to Montana and fleas are very rare at this elevation. Trina --- On Mon, 4/6/09, lanis228 <lanis228 wrote: lanis228 <lanis228{Herbal Remedies} Re: Herbal Remedies- for cats?herbal remedies Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 11:31 AM Thank you Trina & Vanessa! My sister also recommended diatomaceous earth & i plan to try it. How can I use eucalyptus leaves? That sounds very interesting!herbal remedies, Trina <miiitymous@ ...> wrote:>> Eucalyptus leaves and branches work well to keep fleas away. They smell good, too!> > Trina > > --- On Wed, 3/11/09, raeya3982 <raeya3982@. ..> wrote:> > raeya3982 <raeya3982@. ..>> {Herbal Remedies} Re: Herbal Remedies- for cats?> herbal remedies> Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 9:19 AM> > > > > > > Hi.> > I didn't realize this had a name, but my cat has suffered with it on and off for a few years. I finally found something that has worked, and it's natural. Outside of doing all the flea protocol to remove the fleas from the house, (combing, vacuuming, washing their bedding, and anywhere they go regularly) What worked was sprinkling diatomaceous earth onto the carpets (letting it sit for a week then vacuuming it up), and also onto the cats (trying to avoid their eyes/sinuses, and yours) as the powder can be quite drying. The diatomaceous earth is a natural product created from fossilized diatoms. It isn't something the fleas can become immune to (like most products) because it actually dries them out, the diatoms are sharp and cut through their exoskeleton. But it isn't harmful for the cat - you can actually include it in their food (its a great source of natural silica) and it will also get rid of worms or parasites. (also a problem we had- works> perfectly)> > We have been rotating sprinkling the powder on them with spraying them down with a combination of diluted apple cider vinegar and water. We do this weekly, first powdering, then waiting a couple of days and spraying them down with the apple cider vinegar mix. As a result my cats hair has begun to grow in nice and thick, and she isn't so itchy anymore. > > This is an intensive process in the sense that you have to do it regularly to keep on top of the fleas, but it does work. And once you get into the groove if it, it's very easy.> > I bought a huge bag of it in bulk from ebay (they don't seem to be offering it anymore this way but they do have a website. You have to be cautious about the type of diatomaceous earth you buy - it cannot be pool grade, as this is VERY toxic., it must be food grade. The website we bought it from is: www.earthworkshealt h .com/ Their site is quite informative, and provides a lot of good info about how it can be used, and it's nutritional value.> > It would be good for us to consume as well, but outside of putting it in a capsule, the texture is really unappealing, and I haven't found an alternative way of taking it just yet.> > Hope this helps!> > Vanessa> > herbal remedies, "lanis228" <lanis228@ .> wrote:> >> > I hope this is OK to ask- I am desperate. > > > > I have a cat who suffers from flea allergy dermititus. She loses the hair on her rump & itches quite a bit. I give her frontline plus monthly, it helps, but this season she is still thinning on the rump & constantly scratches. Can anyone please recommend anything that might relieve her distress? She is going to the vet next week but if i can avoid giving her chemicals, I would feel much better. > > > > I am sorry if this is considered off topic- I apologize in advance! I sure would appreciate any input- Thanks.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Diatomaceous Earth (foodgrade), is tasteless basically and we've usedd it in juices of all kinds..up to 2 heaping tbs./day .. more usually 1 tsp./day. It is negatively charged if I recall right and thus acts much like clay going through the digestive system pulling positively charged toxins/waste along with it and out. We bought our foodgrade from: http://www.earthworkshealth.com/ and have used it now for most of 9 mos. I believe it has significantly helped our health. I have also used it in water kefir grains ferment for mineral input. I didn't start using it for fleas on the 2 dogs and cat until they were already a problem, and it just wasn't working fast enough so got a flea collar but I do believe if we start this season out early with it as preventative, it will be enough. Best to all, Joyce & Dave Simmerman There is ALWAYS a "BETTER WAY"! Together WE can find IT and make IT a "Cradle for Humanity"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi, Joyce. I am new to posting but have been on the list for quite some time. I read your post about using DE for flea control and wanted to tell you what I found out about it. I have a non-toxic bug/pest friend who use to use D.E. to kill fleas, roaches... Then he found out that it is not a good product to use. DE, when viewed under a microscope, has barbs on the pieces of DE. The problem with this is it can cause you and your pets MAJOR harm if ingested -particularly to the lungs. There's not too much chance of avoiding inhaling it when you are applying it and the animals get it through breathing and if they lick their fur after it gets on them. I know of a couple who's dog died because they thought it was safe to treat their house with it and sprinkled it in their dogs bed to help control the fleas. My friend now has a product he uses made out of chrysanthemum's. All natural, no harm done to humans or animals but deadly to the fleas! Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 In a message dated 4/11/2009 5:43:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sallyheath writes: My friend now has a product he uses made out of chrysanthemum's. All natural, no harm done to humans or animals but deadly to the fleas!Hope this helps. What is the name of the product? Thanks, Edith Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hi, Edith. I don't know the specific name. I will email my friend and ask him what it is and let you know. Love, Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 THANKS!!!! I will be in touch!!!! -- In herbal remedies , Organic Solutions <organicsolutions wrote: > > Organic Solutions now carries Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) > > Call or email us at 888-898-9660 or Office > > *?*Kelly > > Don Allen wrote: > > > > Where does one obtain food grade H202? > > > > --- On *Thu, 3/12/09, kazcee /<dusky21/* wrote: > > > > > > kazcee <dusky21 > > {Herbal Remedies} Re: Herbal Remedies- for cats? > > herbal remedies > > Thursday, March 12, 2009, 9:07 AM > > > > I had a little dog that suffered from flea allergy, losing rump > > hair and scratching herself raw. > > > > I started putting a few drops of 35% food grade H2O2 in her water > > (initially this was just to keep her water clean), but soon found > > this fixed her allergy. No more losing fur or scratching. > > > > Good Luck! > > > > Karen > > > > herbal remedies > > <http://us.mc01g.mail./mc/compose?to=herbal remedies%40>\ , > > " lanis228 " <lanis228@ .> wrote: > > > > > > I hope this is OK to ask- I am desperate. > > > > > > I have a cat who suffers from flea allergy dermititus. She loses > > the hair on her rump & itches quite a bit. I give her frontline > > plus monthly, it helps, but this season she is still thinning on > > the rump & constantly scratches. Can anyone please recommend > > anything that might relieve her distress? She is going to the vet > > next week but if i can avoid giving her chemicals, I would feel > > much better. > > > > > > I am sorry if this is considered off topic- I apologize in > > advance! I sure would appreciate any input- Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I would be very interested in knowing as well! Thanks! herbal remedies , Sally Heath <sallyheath wrote: > > Hi, Edith. > > I don't know the specific name. I will email my friend and ask him what > it is and let you know. > > Love, > Sally > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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