How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth on Cats for Fleas: The Best Way!

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In this video, I show you how to apply Diatomaceous Earth on cats for fleas. Diatomaceous Earth is a great way to get rid of fleas on cats quickly, naturally, and easily! Food-grade diatomaceous earth helps to get rid of the fleas and flea eggs in their coats.
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@Floppycats Год назад

✨ Fleas Bugging You? Download Our Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment ➡ floppycats.co/flea Flea Control - The Ultimate Natural Guide Treatment for Cat Owners with Fleas www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html Here's what I am currently doing for flea control: Right now for cats: 1. Garlic pills for the cats ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4o_zks4h-W8.html 2. NoFleazPleaz ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mWjvz9GLekg.html 3. KittyBoost by AnimalEO floppycats.co/kittyboost Right now for yard: 1. Nematodes - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T3cpKE6D2kc.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. In this video, I show you how to apply Diatomaceous Earth on cats for fleas. Diatomaceous Earth is a great way to get rid of fleas on cats quickly, naturally, and easily! Food-grade diatomaceous earth helps to get rid of the fleas and flea eggs in their coats. Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade geni.us/diatomaceousearth [Amazon] #affiliate What Dr. Judy Morgan says about garlic and cats - facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=3247435168855654 and facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM/posts/pfbid02UJwdx82CtWQJhcg3y61h63FJ1V5XFMEEz92DdKP78T61dWDUmNXk1GD16ipFXzxLl

@Daraluz Год назад

Darlin!!! please please please wear a mask tooooo!!!! Don't breath that stuff!!!

@AnonQC 10 месяцев назад

How many times do you have to repeat the treatment? And what is the recommended waiting period between treatments?

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

it's subjective, based on your situation. and how much you are working to control fleas in the environment - 95% of the population is in the environment@@AnonQC

@AnonQC 10 месяцев назад

Yea! I can still feel them biting my leg. Lol! Thank for the info and the video. @@Floppycats

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

sorry! it sucks - i have been vacuuming for months now to kill the lifecycle of a flea@@AnonQC

@suemartinez4646 Год назад

Diatomaceous earth works great. I use it on my cats along with adding brewer's yeast nutritional flakes to their food once a day. The brewer's yeast adds vitamin B to their blood which kills and repels fleas. My cats love the flavor and it really does work. I have tried several brands throughout the years but now I am using the Walmart brand and it really tastes great. I even use it in my salads and stuff. Helps keep mosquitoes from biting me cause they seem to hate the taste of vitamin B in my blood also.

@Floppycats Год назад

is nutritional yeast the same as brewer's yeast nutritional flakes? i use bragg's. my cats love it as a topper to entice them to eat. interesting - didn't know it helped with flea control.

@suemartinez4646 Год назад

Yes it is. I tried that one and several other brands. I just started using Walmart's great value nutritional yeast flakes and it seems that my cats like it much better than the others. But I figure as long as it is brewer's yeast nutritional flakes it makes no difference what brand. They all work.

@Floppycats Год назад

@@suemartinez4646 good deal - thanks!

@lorreib4202 Год назад

Can you tell me how much of the flakes you add to the food? I feed about 35-40 feral cats in a colony and I’d like try and get rid of the fleas.

@NailsbyAmbie 9 месяцев назад

@@lorreib4202Did you ever figure it out?

@tastyparts 9 месяцев назад

Yep. The bag is definitely alarming! 😂 good choice with the warning. And thanks fornthis vid!

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

you're welcome. it's so quick and easy, but yes, i get it's alarming. my cats don't really know that it causes suffocation, so they didn't care.

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

Jenny Jenny Jenny this is awesome to see! I have been doing this for years with my kitties even though they don't go out much and I've been doing it with my chickens for probably 7 years now! This is the best way and the quickest way to either treat or get rid of fleas...

@Floppycats Год назад

Oh wow - do you put a bag over their heads too?

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

@@Floppycats yes

@pine445 7 месяцев назад

That cat was so comfortable with you 😂

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

He’s mine and we’ve been together for 13 years - so I’d hope so!

@KawakebAstra Месяц назад

U could put a spacious cotton pillow case over cat.. but cat will breathe in the fine dust when self grooming .. there are many other natural flea control alternatives

@Floppycats Месяц назад

there are definitely many different ways to apply it. now i use a powder puff thing that women use to apply make-up. what are some of your preferred other natural flea controls?

@maryhelen1011 10 месяцев назад

I laughed so hard when you showed putting a bag over the cats head! I couldn't picture any of my rowdy cats or the stray ones letting me do this. I think it's wonderful they trust you so much. They certainly are big and beautiful! I'm still going to use DE. I'll find a way, lol! Thank you for sharing this great information. ❤😅❤

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

Well, thank goodness you found it humorous - many people have been greatly offended by it - clearly, I am doing it to help my cats' lungs rather than trying to hurt them, and the bag is on there for a very short amount of time. I didn't think my cats would tolerate it, but they do well. Since publishing this video, I have made a page on my site about natural flea control because I have had two flea infestations now with a cat with flea allergy dermatitis, so I have done a ton of research. There are more suggestions here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html

@maryhelen1011 10 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats aww thank you for the site! Obviously those beautiful cats LOVE you! Sometimes people are just silly, lol. I'm sorry you've had to defend yourself from trolls, but it's helped me a lot! An I know there are many others that it helps too! All the very best to you! Ps. I showed my husband the video, he also laughed as I asked him which of our cats he'd like to start with! He seems to think it might work on a few of ours! We do cat rescue in our neighborhood, so we come across a lot of poor unsocial cats!

@tdstray4 10 месяцев назад

I also giggled. My 4.7 pound cat would tear me up! 😂

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

@@tdstray4 you might be surprised. I didn’t think mine would stand for it.

@maryhelen1011 10 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats had to DE the cats, surprisingly they all pretty much sat for it, used a cat cone to prevent too much of them breathing in the DE. Thanks for giving me the motivation to use the DE! All the best to you and your furry companions! 🥰

@PattiJohnsonpabpaj Год назад

Super cool & pawesome, Jenny honey! I had no idea! TYSVM!!! YOU are SUCH a FABULOUS KITTY MOMMA! :)

@Sevendandra 8 месяцев назад

They're so cute.

@theDaughterOfDawn Месяц назад

Omg your cat loves you!!!

@user-rd4pf8ue8s Год назад

I’ve been using FOOD GRADE -DE for about 30 years. At the start it was a little difficult but I managed to figure out the safest way to use it.hardly need any of the food grade DE. A tiny amount works great no need to dust in the air or yard in large amount. 😷 .( don’t want to kill off the beneficials…..) It’s easy to avoid breathing in by using small amounts( don’t dust the air with it) .avoid the pet smelling, sniffing it while applying( bright lighting or near a sunny 🌞 window can help u see the dust application well). Then send them to walk 🐈‍⬛ off with favorite treats or toy.or u can feed them their favorite foods while u apply it.goal is to avoid future trauma or avoidance. Careful when applying inside the home. It can lead to respiratory and asthma attacks.moderation is key 🔑 I typically use it moist with water for pets.right between the shoulder blades on the back. Or a “ collar of moistened DE with water.Just like u would a chemical treatment.can be used dry in very small amounts. For fleas it doesn’t take long or very much for it to work.although this one is safe to eat in small amounts it’s very drying which can cause other issues.-respiratory and skin. Could wear a mask 😷 when applying broader applications like the litter box.( I use a mask to clean it anyway)don’t have to use very much anymore.our pets haven’t had fleas in years.

@Floppycats Год назад

that's great - i don't really understand how you wet it - could definitely use a visual for that!

@dianeandjesus 11 месяцев назад

I'm very curious how wetting and applying DE between the shoulder blades, or just spot-application would work, since the flea has to contact the powder in order to dry up and die? I understand chemical application working that way because it's about absorption into the cat's system so the fleas die after biting. It doesn't seem like doing that would be effective with DE.

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

@@dianeandjesus no. Don’t think so. But worth the experiment?

@user-wf1yl1wk1h 10 месяцев назад

DE is said to be ineffective after getting wet. Has to be reapplied

@user-rd4pf8ue8s 10 месяцев назад

If u understand what food grade DE is, structure - mostly silica although safer than ( feed grade).u would be able to use it as a “ wet application “ nothing new.for certain things it may be more effective or faster dry ( like in your hand with a flea rolled around in it) also more dangerous as a completely loosely dry. I wondered what happened to all the beneficial insects.people have been haphazardly dusting DE into the air 😂 😐 I never used a recipe just trial and error but the masters of wet application are the farmers and gardeners.they have been doing it long before I was born Here is one recipe they have provided “If you need to apply diatomaceous earth to areas where dry DE won't stick, the wet application method is a great option. Mix the two at a ratio of four tablespoons of DE per gallon of water and apply in a thick coat to tough spots, like the tops and undersides of your plants.” As far as my own experience I started to use a watery application on my pets back between shoulder blades ( sometimes along the back )and around the collar.works great and as it dries u will see some lightly painted “ white”. doesn’t work any slower from what I’ve tried; both wet and dry.my pets never have parasites or fleas( tested at the vet) My pets all live long,enriched lives.I couldn’t have helped them survive decades if I wasn’t giving them good ,safe care. CAUTION ⚠ ON PETS 🐶 🐱 and ANIMALS 🐴 🐮 safest to moisten food grade DE.

@tinaaguilar9127 2 месяца назад

OMG I feel so foolish. I have a 4 pound bag of this stuff that I use for my gardening pest control but I never looked into using it for my kitties and their flea problem and it’s becoming pretty unbearable to see them scratching all the time I’m going to use immediately. I love your video I love the clear illustration of how to use it. I’m so glad you mentioned the alternative way to use the bag on their body not on their head because my little princesses are very finicky and I know the bag over the head will really freaked him out.

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

Make sure it’s food grade!

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

Another way I just learned about - dip a clean make up brush in the powder and dust your cats with that. Or use a flea comb. Dip the comb in the powder and comb it through their coat.

@p.lynnnull7891 4 дня назад

@@FloppycatsDo you leave the DC on your cats or do you have to bathe them ?

@p.lynnnull7891 4 дня назад

One place I read it is too drying and must be bathed off then other places say leave it.

@Floppycats 4 дня назад

@@p.lynnnull7891 I have always left it on. Mine never appreciated baths and they eventually lick it off or it falls off.

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

Best video ever best video ever

@zacharyhealy9558 Год назад

Love the video, had to actually laugh with the warning, "I swear, im not smothering my cats!!!" Watched this just to see if anyone was doing this any differently.

@Floppycats Год назад

Ha ha ha - yes...I had to do this the other day and think my neighbors must think i am trying to suffocate my cats.

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

Entity worm using diatomaceous earth is awesome you put it right in their food

@Floppycats Год назад

Do you have a link?

@richardschmidt2430 Год назад

I will also sprinkle on entry rugs and kind of rub it in and then vac later...also around litter boxes...don't care if it gets in the carpet as I say, you can vacume...good job! Again! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

@richardschmidt2430 Год назад

I'm really glad to see you're doing this....soooo much better than other stuff! :) This plus the garlic...let me know how it's working for you, present time....Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

@Floppycats Год назад

It’s a slow process. Garlic was my savior in October when we had fleas. Hasn’t saved us as much this time. DE and coconut oil. Charlie’s coat is a mess. Trigg has no fleas. It’s all Charlie. It’s very mild, but crazy time consuming.

@richardschmidt2430 Год назад

@@Floppycats man!

@Floppycats Год назад

@@richardschmidt2430 indeed!

@GypsyRoseDukes Год назад

Yes...I have done this to all my cats and dogs with rosemary and thyme powder. Plus, I have put it in my ventilation system to clean out of mold, parasites, and deodorize. I have put it in my orange juice for detox tummy scrub. It does great on cleaning and deodorize the carpet that dried it out and removed pet hair with ease. It has so many different uses. I love it!! ❤

@Floppycats Год назад

tell me more - where do you source your rosemary and thyme powder? what ratios do you use? How do you put it in your ventilation system?

@GypsyRoseDukes Год назад

@@Floppycats 👋Hi Hun! On a dry day, I have put a cup of FGDE in the main duct work that goes in to the house by the air vent that is closest. You don't want to circulate back to the unit, for sure. I have floor vents but ceiling vents are just as good. Remove the air vent and pour some in. Place a trash bag over the hole before you put the air vent cover back. I had to put some in an another vent in the center of the house to ensure coverage. The house is town house. I had to change the air filter a few days later. My ventilation system duct work has never been cleaned out and mold spores were in it but this FGDE really helped a lot once the dust cleared. Nasty parasites feed off of mold and it attracted unwanted mess. It was creating a health concern. Either you can shop at Amazon or Walmart, you can definitely mix lemongrass, rosemary, thyme, separately or together as a repellent for pests, as well as zoonotic. They hate it! 💯 The ratio depends on how fragrant you want it to be. The stronger the better.--especially lemongrass. If you have roaches, this will help. Roaches are main carries of 6 different zoonotic parasitic worms. Cats do like to chase and I have seen some eat them. 🤦🏻‍♀️I give all of mine a Monthly dewormer/ insecticide and there health has improved in two months time. Some were bloated or underweight. The FGDE spiced FGDE definitely helped the animals including myself. I even put a half of teaspoon in my orange juice before my coffee. 😊 Of course, all that I have mentioned really helped with the environment control. I do not recommend this for anyone who has lung problems such as COPD or asthma. Animals should not be in the house during ventilation dusting procedure. It will be dusty. Plus, dusting the yard with prevent anything else from coming in. A simple box fan or a good wind will help spread it around.

@tljkc 10 месяцев назад

How do you use the rosemary and thyme powder with pets. Just sprinkle it on them directly or in their food?

@naidnirevlis 6 месяцев назад

Okay, I'm just wondering why the gloves if it's safe? I'm asking because I want to try it on my puppy but am a bit nervous about it. Thank you

@ajdachua Год назад

This is a great video! Thank you sooo much! And there is such a beautiful autumn day. I have a question, how do you know that your pets and environment are fleas free?

@Floppycats Год назад

I am not sure about environment - on my cats, if they aren't scratching and I cannot find signs of fleas or flea poop.

@laurifowler4424 Месяц назад

Have you heard of using a dehumidifier inside for getting rid of fleas? I have some inside now. A friend said she had a problem in her basement because a feral cat came in and brought fleas in with her. She said a running a dehumidifier to 45% until it shut off did the trick.

@Floppycats Месяц назад

I have heard of dehumidifiers for flea problems. They like humidity; that's why Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado don't have the flea problems moisture-rich states do.

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

Diatomaceous earth is awesome

@katiekat828 Год назад

The way I do my cat is sprinkler a little from a salt shaker wail he is eating, wail I pet him first. Then quickly take a soft brush and brush back and downwards. And gently brush his paws and tummy wail he attacks the brush.

@Floppycats Год назад

ha ha ha - great description, i can see it and that sounds great!

@dianeandjesus 11 месяцев назад

While.

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

@@dianeandjesus ?

@intracosm 3 месяца назад

Pretty cats 🐈

@GagYou-of9sx 11 месяцев назад

Love the cat just lets you put bag on him haha

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

ha ha ha - we have known each other for a very long time, he trusts me.

@savannahtropix615 3 месяца назад

UR KITTIES R BEING GOOD SPORTS 😂❤

@CanisCabbitTheFanficWriter 6 месяцев назад

Could I use a cone collar to provide the same protection for my pets' respiratory systems from the diatomaceous earth, instead of a bag?

@ulbuilder 2 месяца назад

Seems like it might help but this stuff is very fine powder and lingers in the air so could easily still be inhaled with just a collar cone.

@janetboston174 6 месяцев назад

Your cats are beautiful

@SpectralHunters Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this!! My poor babies have fleas pretty bad right now. The tub of DE I bought is being delivered tomorrow. I appreciate the ideas. We got some of the flea attraction lights which has helped with the ones around the house but it isn't keeping them off of the cats.

@Floppycats Месяц назад

ugh, i am so sorry. ihate them so much. i have a series of emails to help with flea stuff - you can sign up for it here, it's free - ✨ Fleas Bugging You? Download Our Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment ➡ floppycats.co/flea

@DiversityForIsrael 24 дня назад

You should also use a version of advantage but DO NOT use the amazon version it burns their skin. I think the generic version is called Pet Armor but using DE helps to kill things they bring into the house.

@Floppycats 24 дня назад

@@DiversityForIsrael Unfortunately, medications like Advantage have neuro-toxin chemicals - and many pets have ended up with severe problems as a result. My Charlie got a head tremor from one.

@mamarages 10 месяцев назад

I am also using neem and yarrow powder along with the DE

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

great =)

@jacquelynmack1 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! What about a cotton pillow case over the head vs plastic bags?

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

sure - that would work. seriously, it's there for like 1-2 seconds, so whatever works. also, i recently discovered AnimalEO for natural flea control. I am going to have those on hand from now on. You might look into their KittyBoost, if you have a cat. I have a bunch of other suggestions here: Flea Control - The Ultimate Natural Guide Treatment for Cat Owners with Fleas www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html

@marciavolka781 3 месяца назад

Oh my gaaaaaaaaa!!! I'll go to the store right now, I need it for my four 4 cat's, thank you!❤

@Floppycats 3 месяца назад

Here's what I am currently doing for flea control: Right now for cats: 1. Garlic pills for the cats ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4o_zks4h-W8.html 2. NoFleazPleaz ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mWjvz9GLekg.html 3. KittyBoost by AnimalEO floppycats.co/kittyboost Right now for yard: 1. Nematodes - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T3cpKE6D2kc.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.

@Floppycats 3 месяца назад

Be sure to get food grade

@AnonQC 10 месяцев назад

How many times do you have to repeat the treatment? And what is the recommended waiting period between treatments?

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

i think it depends on whether you're using it for an infestation or just prevention. i think prevention is like weekly, and maybe every few days for an infestation? i am not sure, as i am sure it's subjective.

@aryaluna888 Год назад

Jenny this is awesome but please wear a mask to protect your own lungs too! ❤️

@Floppycats Год назад

there are mixed reviews online about needing a mask or not - so i just hold my breath. thanks though.

@mailderrick 8 месяцев назад

@@Floppycatsplease teach me how to hold my breath while talking!

@Floppycats 8 месяцев назад

ha ha - it's a voiceover.@@mailderrick

@NancyChasteen 2 месяца назад

Garlic and Onion are bad in any amount. I use D.E. in their food. I love the fact that you use it! I thought I was the only one.

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

unfortunately, garlic got a bad wrap - it's not bad if very small quantities. I don't use DE in my cats' food though.

@laurifowler4424 Месяц назад

Onion, yes, but according to Judy Morgan, ,holistic vet, (pr.maybe integrative), garlic is not toxic.

@bassriff333 Год назад

Our cats had fleas pretty bad over a year ago and we went the neurotoxin route and we haven't had fleas for a while, but now that it's spring again, I want to prevent a reoccurrence without using chemicals. The bag was a no go for my cats. I tried this outside and the one screamed bloody murder. Worried the neighbors will call PETA. Still went ahead and dusted some on them with gloves. I'll keep trying though because I want to avoid the alternative. How often do you recommend doing this as a preventative measure? Weekly?

@Floppycats Год назад

sorry, just now seeing this. i think it's once a week for a preventative - it just keeps their fur and skin super dry, so i am not a huge fan of it.

@Denialperez1 Месяц назад

😂😂😂😂

@triciagunberg5265 3 месяца назад

Thanks for your research and testimony. I’ve vowed to stop being mindless in all health matters and to cause no harm. I’m wondering how often I could apply diatomaceous earth as a preventative measure. Cats out of the bag! My cat is a bad patient & would not allow this treatment method. I might be able to sprinkle it at base of his tail. I could also sprinkle it in yard where he hangs out. Any feedback would be great. It is helpful to know I can get rid of fleas if they show up!

@Floppycats 3 месяца назад

I actually wouldn't put this on daily for prevention - only if I had fleas might I try it. I have learned a great deal since making this video. And DE doesn't kill fleas fast enough for my Charlie with flea allergy dermatitis. So if he had fleas on him, I'd use DE, but that would be for the ones that hatched not to get the live ones off of him. Here's what I am currently doing for flea control: Right now for cats: 1. Garlic pills for the cats ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4o_zks4h-W8.html 2. NoFleazPleaz ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mWjvz9GLekg.html 3. KittyBoost by AnimalEO floppycats.co/kittyboost Right now for yard: 1. Nematodes - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T3cpKE6D2kc.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.

@chelsiavani 7 месяцев назад

Hi! Love the video! I also have a rag doll, I have been struggling with a good amount of fleas on her. I have been trying many natural products but unfortunately have not had much success. I have been using DE for a few weeks now and still have a good amount of fleas on her, mainly on stomach area. How long till fleas would be gone? Any suggestions? Am I applying it wrong? I’d appreciate any tips etc. Thank you SO much!!!

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

You have to treat your environment - getting them off of her is only 5% of the problem. I explain everything here - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html

@chelsiavani 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for getting back to me!! I reviewed your link, SO very helpful!!!!! Is it normal to still be seeing fleas on her even after a few weeks of DE? I have learned it’s a slow process, but I’m just curious on how patient I should be before switching to a different method? Thank you in advance for your help on this, it’s my first time dealing with fleas on my Ragdoll and it has been stressful for both her and I 😅

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

Yes, you can still see them if the environment isn't being taken care of - what are you doing in the environment? And yes, I would use something else on her to get them off. I probably would have dusted mine again in 12 hours if I still saw fleas - and after a day would have switched gears to something else.@@chelsiavani

@chelsiavani 7 месяцев назад

Hi so I have been vacuuming, sprinkling DE on furniture etc, and washing anything that’s been in contact with her as far as the environment. I’ve also tried spraying the vinegar solutions onto areas of the house as well. What would you recommend instead? Again, thank you for your guidance!

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

See that article - you really have to do all of that DAILY. It sucks. It's a ton of work. You need to vacuum every day - vacuum everything - under things, etc. If she goes outside, need to tackle that too. I washed everything my cats were on daily - and then I would put towels over those things, so I just had to wash the towels. You can give her a bath to get them off too. Really read that article I sent a link to and make a battle plan.@@chelsiavani

@viclycan3373 9 месяцев назад

should I give my cats a bath after a couple days to combat the dry skin? Or will their skin naturally replenish?

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

Naturally replenished for me. But if your cats are ok with baths, it wouldn’t hurt to get any other flea stuff out. But I figured that if they were bathed all DE was gone and not working in their coat.

@ChaoticKittens-ut7yr 10 месяцев назад

So I have put it on my cats and in their food. I'm gonna put it on the edging around the flat, should I leave for 48 hours and then hoover it? As well as when I do my carpet?

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

I wouldn't put it in their food. They will get enough licking it off of themselves and their paws. Yes, you can leave it for 48 hours or more and then vacuum it up. But just do a light dusting....and while you're vacuuming, be sure to wash all the pet bedding. This is a long process and might take several rounds. When you vacuum, be sure you are vacuuming your carpet, furniture, under furniture, on the furniture where the cats have been, EVERYWHERE. I prefer salt and baking soda for the carpets and hardwoods. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z0RMKoIWF6c.html

@creepycrawlie 11 месяцев назад

my cat has 5 day old kittens, can i put the DE on my mom cat? I assume the kittens are too small so i’ll just work on flea combing them until they’re older

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

I’m sorry, I do not know. Maybe ask in a fostering kittens FB Group? Might ask about coconut oil too.

@hikyojikizu 3 месяца назад

How frequent do you apply DE on cats?

@Floppycats 3 месяца назад

I don’t unless we have fleas. Maybe every few days. Has to be food grade. But it’s pretty drying to apply it that frequently

@pennybradshaw6908 Год назад

Im not judging, you did it safely !

@Floppycats Год назад

Thank you =)

@talapeanutbutter4250 2 месяца назад

I’ve been using diatomaceous earth for over 10 years on both my dog and 2 cats, along with my entire house. All those have since died from old age. I leave it on the carpet for 3-5 days then vacuum for several days in a row. I also will use baking soda on the carpets. By the way, bedbugs, cockroaches and even ticks or any other pests with an exoskeleton will die from it. It is not harmful to pets or people but there’s a chance of pneumonia or lung irritation, so if you have a cone of shame from the vets or Amazon, use that. My animals would’ve freaked out with a bag over their heads. My cat goes out only in the screened porch and the fleas have found her! So I sprinkle it on the back porch and in the yard closest to the porch.

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

thank you for sharing. a cone of shame is a great idea. i stopped using DE on mine - might use it again if we got an infestation, but one of them gets a overgrowth problem in his ear when he ingests it. it's weird. i do prefer baking soda and salt mixed for my carpets - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z0RMKoIWF6c.html. i do have DE under all my furniture right now, so i don't have to move my furniture and vacuum under it this summer =)

@frankski Месяц назад

Is it ok to add D earth to food for deworming? If so, how much? I've been fighting my cat's fleas for a while. I'm nervous they might give her worms.

@Floppycats Месяц назад

i am not sure - i have heard of that, so might work. but i would ask in a facebook group or something. have you downloaded my free guide on flea control? floppycats.co/flea

@DiversityForIsrael 24 дня назад

Yea you can. I as a human take about a teaspoon a day so figure the weight ratio. I am 180 pounds.

@droyston3631 9 месяцев назад

I put it in my apartment and accidentally turned on the fan and it blew everywhere but I'm still getting bit can you tell me why I use a sticky roller on my couch and I see little black dots on the roller can you reply back please I can't never get any answers

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

oh dear on the fan. black dots are flea poop - which is basically the blood they have extracted from your pet and pooped out. if you were to put those on a paper towel and put water, they would turn red. what kind of pet do you have? DE won't take care of everything - you have to tackle the environment and the pets and vacuum, vacuum, vacuum if you're not going to use toxic chemicals from the vet. Check out my page - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html Flea Control - The Ultimate Natural Guide Treatment for Cat Owners with Fleas

@ashantiroadtosuccess8620 Год назад

How long does it takes to work on fleas, currently dealing with fleas and it doesn't seem to be working.

@Floppycats Год назад

fleas are a complicated thing. what do you mean it doesn't seem to be working? where do you have it? what all have you done to get rid of fleas? the DE will cut them up as they move through it - but it doesn't happen fast. and you have to tackle the ones in the environment. the majority of the fleas are not on your pet. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z0RMKoIWF6c.html and If you have carpet, make sure you get the corners and the sides! And check out this interview with Dr. Judy Morgan - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oVngxIkg5Os.html

@beverlyjomitchell2903 20 дней назад

It's very possible that you mentioned in your video the answer to my question and I just missed it but how often should I apply uthe diatomaceous earth? Thanks! 🤗

@Floppycats 19 дней назад

i am not really sure - i just do it based on the need for it. if you have an infestation, then maybe every other day if it's no longer in their coat. for presentation, maybe every 3-5 days? just depends how quickly they are getting it out of their coat.

@beverlyjomitchell2903 8 часов назад

@@Floppycats I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this and responding to you😒... I won't make excuses but I will say "Thank you for replying to my question!" 🙏I appreciate your advice and have now since last writing, have powdered up my 3 babes and am happy to report they're all doing great and well on their way to being flea free! 🤗Again, I thank you and Emmett, Willie, and Jenny thank you too! ☺️😼😽😸

@joeshelton306 8 месяцев назад

How often do you apply the diatomaceous earth? And does it dry their skin?

@Floppycats 8 месяцев назад

i apply it when i know fleas or flea eggs are on them. i try not to do it too often. yes, it's drying. i try to give them more omega 3s during that time.

@theDaughterOfDawn Месяц назад

No way!!! As far as garlic goes. Way cool!!!

@yuse7194 7 месяцев назад

Hi thanks for sharing this, its really helpfull for me😢 I also want to ask, my house is infested by cat fleas, this is haunt me so bad. I am frustating to get rid of it. I vacuum all over the place, i laundry my fabrics in high temp. to kill them, i also use mosquito repellent, it works but still, can't count on them they breed so fast. I'm crying everytime i find out 2 or 3 fleas jumped in the floor near my bed, i can't sleep all night. How you spread the DE inside the house? Does brush DE will helps to kill the fleas? How long does it stay to kill them and vacuum them clean? Is it fine appliying in the bed that we sleep on them, if the DE application need long time to work? I really need your advice 😢😢

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

I am really sorry - it's sooo frustrating. Are you vacuuming every day? Are the cats being confined or are they going outside and being re-infested every day? I use a strainer or something you would use to put powder sugar on a cake to spread it. I prefer this method, though - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z0RMKoIWF6c.htmlsi=a9fLayrVK_11Qm7k and be sure to see all the suggestions here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html. I am not sure I would put DE on the place I sleep. I'd spray it with something and let it dry all day. Like one of the recipes on that page I posted.

@teresamcnulty8471 7 месяцев назад

I'm trying to figure out itching and hair loss on our kitty. The tail is rapidly thinning, the tip is bare. This is fairly new. I myself had a strange outbreak of small lesions, one of which resembled a ring of them. She does not seem to have fleas. I thought to try diatomaceous earth, and Bannixx. She lives in doors, but we recently lost a cat, had him in the hospital, and he could have picked up something and passed it to her...

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

ring worm? have you taken her to the vet? have you been seen by a doctor?

@HenkjanDeKaasboer 7 месяцев назад

Teresa, please, for your surviving kitty's health as well as your own; Best case scenario would be that you've got a ringworm infection (dermatofytosis) brooding and growing of which you don't want to know the truthful estimates. Slightly less best case would be something you've been familiar with for a while and auto-immune related (psoriasis or something like lupus). Regardless of your own medical preconditions, your cat does in fact show telltale ringworm infection signs (Fur, much loss, such fast, bare skin) especially given you being adamant she has no fleas (grain of salt, but if you're indeed correct: worm more likely, act and do so quickly). Please get your cat to the first available vet and yourself to a general practitioner (or equivalent in your country) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Hair loss in cats, especially spontaneous, is never a good sign. Ringworm would be one of the more beneficial things going on inside your cat's body, so to speak, and I'd imagine that this is what's bugging all y'all. I think your personal diagnosis/'gut' instinct is unflatte-ring (sorry) but very much on point. All these symptoms ring (again, sorry) true for ringworm infections. Ring-shaped lesions tend to be ringworm (dermatofytose/-sis) unless you've got underlying Lupus or Psoriasis, although you'd likely have been aware of that ahead of time and wouldn't have been as eh, 'postponing'* your decisionmaking or harsh measures. As a general rule of thumb; if any living being gets sick after surviv'ring (bad one, sorry) a death in close proximity, get medical advice immediately. Post-mortem bacteria and illnesses are no joke and can get incredibly severe within very short timeframes. Please; get cat to vet, get you to doc, yeet worms, love cat, be happy. I wish you the best. *Idk the best suited verb in this previous sentence; forgive me for my sins, lords of the English language, it's my third language.

@zoeholly7748 6 месяцев назад

My cat had fleas from late September to early November. We successfully eradicated them three weeks ago using the Seresto collar and widespread application of diatomaceous earth. However, we incurred an extra $750 in expenses as the diatomaceous earth infiltrated our vents, causing breathing problems for all of us. Transitioning her into an indoor cat after the flea infestation, she's been howling and yodeling every night. Frustrated, I let her out last night while also assuming they were dead since it’s winter time (40 degree weather) Upon her return today, I combed her out of paranoia, recalling the painful flea bites, and found three fleas and a bad smell. I'm uncertain whether they haven't encountered the flea collar yet or if they've mutated, rendering the collar ineffective. Should I be worried? I've applied powder, but eliminating them and the diatomaceous earth from our home took weeks. With our vacation starting tomorrow, I'm concerned about the infestation worsening while we're away, and I don't want the cat sitter to deal with this issue again. Also we found flea baths ineffective Help!?!?

@Floppycats 6 месяцев назад

Ugh, I am sorry - surprised she had fleas on her in 40F. Where all does she roam - it's gotta be in the environment strongly. Sorry about your duct work - yes, a little bit of DE goes a long way. Is she long-haired or short-haired? Check out this article on my site - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html

@paullivingoncampus5987 8 месяцев назад

Is it ok if the cat licks diatomaceous earth off? Do you have to wash them afterwards? Would you recommend this on their bedding then vacuum?

@Floppycats 8 месяцев назад

If it's food grade, it is OK to lick off - but ingesting a lot of anything can be problematic - so try to dust them with it, but knock off extra. do you have a long-haired or short-haired cat? if you have a short haired cat with an active flea infestation, i would rub coconut oil all over them instead. and yes, you can sprinkle their bedding with it. however, i would first - wash and dry the bedding. then you can sprinkle with DE, and then I would put a fresh, clean towel over the bed. then you can just trade out the towel every day with a new one, rather than having to wash the bed over and over again. when i had an active infestation, i did several loads of laundry while vacuuming every day.

@paullivingoncampus5987 8 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats I know she got it from neighbors’ cats, she never had fleas before and I’d rather not use the flea medication. I could apply coconut oil, she won’t look great but it’ll give her some comfort. She’s short haired. I bathed and brushed her about 3 times now, did wash or change her bedding but she goes all over the house. Some fleas are so stubborn. That’s why I’m concerned. I’ll definitely try this. Your cats are beautiful and so lucky to have your care. ❤️

@Floppycats 8 месяцев назад

I understand not wanting to use the topicals. The coconut oil will definitely give her relief and keep them off of her. I would do that if I had a shorthaired cat. After you put coconut oil on her, clean, vacuum, clean, vacuum over and over again. 95% of the fleas are in the environment and NOT on your cat.@@paullivingoncampus5987

@CrazyMagyar 5 месяцев назад

Is the food grade version safe if your cat licks it? Being ignorant, I used regular diatomaceous earth on my cat and he got really sick after licking it off. I quickly gave him a bath to wash it all off and haven’t applied any since… Would the food grade version be safe?

@Floppycats 5 месяцев назад

Sorry that happened to your cat. Yes, on the Food Grade - that’s why it’s recommended. Does your cat have fleas? I might try something different if my cats had had a reaction. I cover more ideas here: www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html

@tuna000000000 7 месяцев назад

what do you do about their heads??? my cats have a bunch of fleas in their face and on their head. they hate baths so this is my only other option. i’ve already spent 200+ dollars on the drops and the don’t work

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

are they short haired? mine haven't had a problem with them on their heads.

@propagandist2311 11 месяцев назад

thank you for mentioning sardines, i never thought to give those to my cat!

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

you're welcome - here's how i do it - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZnmyeMrH7rE.html

@howardzacklan5721 7 дней назад

How often do you do this

@Floppycats 7 дней назад

I only do DE when we have a flea problem. I use it under my furniture jnside so I don’t have to vacuum under my furniture if we get fleas.

@Floppycats 7 дней назад

since I created this video I created a Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea after dealing with 3 flea infestations in 18 months.

@CatsAreNiceMeow 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video! Does this also kill eggs of mites?

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

not sure - maybe google knows?

@CatsAreNiceMeow 10 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats Thanks!

@prettyhatemachine100 9 месяцев назад

Collidial silver(10ppm) will.a couple drops in the ears and rub ear folds together right after.twice a day

@pj59153 9 месяцев назад

Where do you purchase the Collidial Silver from?

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

I like the one from Adored Beast - I actually love many of their products. Great Canadian company. www.floppycats.com/product/adored-beast-colloidal-silversol Adored Beast Apothecary Discount Code FLOPPYCATS (One per customer, no expiry) gives you 10% off your order. @@pj59153

@theDaughterOfDawn Месяц назад

Ozone in the house works great!!!!

@Floppycats Месяц назад

how do you do that and not breath it in?

@mrymranginicohen 3 месяца назад

Would it also work dialuted in some water? Also what happens if they lick it from themselves?

@Devilsprincess15 3 месяца назад

Water renders DE ineffective

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

no, water makes DE ineffective.

@Redwarfa 8 дней назад

So seeing as its silica and essentially glass,how do you think it effects the bowels and eyes Cam cause silicosis and inflammation of the lungs

@Floppycats 8 дней назад

it can cause lung issues, hence the reason for the bag when applying. i didn't have problems with it for the bowels and eyes. there are other methods, if you don't feel comfortable trying DE. I was desperate. I also now have a Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea

@Redwarfa 7 дней назад

@@Floppycats the cats lungs and bowels I was thinking of not yours. I just use advocate and don't need to now as the fleas disappeared

@Floppycats 7 дней назад

@@Redwarfa I was replying about the cats' lungs and bowels, not mine. Is advocate a neurological chemical you put between their shoulder blades?

@Redwarfa 7 дней назад

@@Floppycats I do put it between their shoulder blades A lot of them contain ivermectin Seeing as my old girl lived to be 19,I doubt they affect them too much .

@Floppycats 7 дней назад

@@RedwarfaI wish that were the case. My brown cat in the video got a head tremor from it. That’s why I am using DE. No more neurotoxins for us

@alysgrant6732 11 месяцев назад

How do we make sure that our cats don't become even more constipated & dehydrated? I was thinking we might be able to use a small towel over their heads.

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

it's just a sprinkling. but yes, a towel would definitely work! mine definitely haven't become constipated from it - but they are raw eaters.

@iamgoregeous3952 11 месяцев назад

I take care of 2 outside cats for about 4 years. This year the fleas are so bad that one of them have been biting off her fur.😢 I tried mostly evetything, but not much sucess. I think I might have to try this on her. She has never biten off her fur as much as she has this year.

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

Have you tried coconut oil?

@iamgoregeous3952 11 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats Yup that is what I am using now. She is too smart though. Anything in my hand, she runs away. I put it on the best I can. She was fine all season until the end of July.

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

What about garlic? as long as she is healthy and not anemic.@@iamgoregeous3952

@iamgoregeous3952 11 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats Never tried it because even though she has been living on my porch for 4 years, I don't know much about her health. She seems super healthy.

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

@@iamgoregeous3952 gotcha. check out this video about teas - maybe it would help her? ru-vid.comnMRUNwUTCHo?feature=share

@leelaughs Год назад

We also used diatomaceous earth with our Ragdoll Pixel! When we first got her, she got fleas immediately despite the chem-drops. (Hazards of apartment life) We never actually applied it directly to her, but dusted the carpet, couch and doorways with it. She thought it was great fun and would take "dust baths" under the bed (she'd sleep under there and so roll around in it) That with a few treated baths and she was in the clear!

@Floppycats Год назад

Glad that worked. Treated baths can be hard on them too. That’s why I was so glad about the garlic.

@ahnaahna7278 9 месяцев назад

My cats 🐈 do not appreciate at all a dust treatment. But I do it because it ultimately helps them. After DE dusting on them/and floors….. I confine them for 7 days or more, with all their goodies, attention, water, etc. I will try the bag thing on heads also. Thks! We use plenty food grade DE on carpets, brushing into carpets with a broom. Was cat bedding ant same time. Then wait through the flea life cycle, etc. We do not use yard pesticides….though 10 feral, squirrels, raccoons, possums, etc live outside. We dust house carpets, broom brush into carpets. Wait a week or 9 days….and then vacuum up. Dispose of vacuum bag immediately. Or spray the interior of bag with something or DE. Remember that yard fleas will ride in on your shoes….into the house. A product called Flea Busters…..was/is sold through Veterinarians. Ask around. Respectfully, Ahna

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

thank you for sharing - and you usually get it taken care of in 9 days?

@MattMendians 7 месяцев назад

We just applied first time to our kitty who has fleas. I don’t dare take her outside and we know the fleas most likely got into our house from stepsons dog coming in and swapping out bed’s recently. Is it common to see fleas coming off after applying? Also I will keep applying daily for week or two as I saw recommended by by a vet on another video. Thanks for any advice!

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

No, I wouldnt think fleas would jump off - it doesn't repel them, it just cuts them up. I would be careful about applying too much. Yes, I made this page after 2 flea infestations - www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html - go crazy with washing everything your cat or dog are on, and go crazy vacuuming daily for at least two weeks.

@MattMendians 7 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats Thanks for the advice!

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

you're welcome. is your cat long-haired or short haired?@@MattMendians

@MattMendians 7 месяцев назад

@@Floppycats short hair

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

⁠oh great! In that case…if they were mine, I’d put coconut oil on them. ORGANIC coconut oil only. Fleas hate it. It’s ok for kitties to ingest. They’ll be a bit greasy - so go easy with it if you do it. DE fries their skin out too. So coconut oil will help their skin, too. @@MattMendians

@amysteinhauer3881 10 месяцев назад

I am curious about the homeopathic remedy for the bites. One of my cats gets bad dermatitis from flea bites...fighting that with diatomaceous earth now.

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

There are many available. I’m not sure how much it’s helped us. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn’t. Worth a try

@ciphercode2298 11 месяцев назад

I've used diamatacious earth with my chickens for years. My sister in law had visited with her boxer and he left mites on my cats. I'm gonna give them a good bath,treat their ears and try some de,just because I've already got a 50lb bag. Idk about tricking my cats into earin a garlic pill,they're pretty picky

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

Yes. I have to pill it. Also - might look into AnimalEO Away for mites.

@RebekahOMalley777 Месяц назад

ALL over the web, and right on the Diatomaceous Earth Package it states.... "Does NOT kill flea eggs or larvae, ONLY adult flea's." Is this true? If so, using it 3-4 times weekly dusting my cats will it eventually rid my fur babies OF ALL FLEAS?

@DiversityForIsrael 24 дня назад

Better off getting something like advantage. There are generic brands but DO NOT use the amazon brand it burns their skin. I think a generic brand is pet armor but using the DE helps them to not bring in chewing mites.

@ShoryoTombo 3 месяца назад

Would this treatment conflict with the Revolutionary drop that I put on my cats?

@Floppycats 3 месяца назад

No. But if Revolution isn’t working, I’d stop using it. Those chemicals are pretty strong for them not to work.

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

You can even put it in their brushes or their Combs

@Floppycats Год назад

Mine hate being brushed.

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

@@Floppycats my two boys do not like to be brushed eitherbut I try to get in a few swipes here and there

@lucindarandolph369 9 месяцев назад

Great idea!! 💜

@hebag6726 2 месяца назад

Is garlic not poisonous, is it normal for your cat to vomit after having garlic?

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

The small amount to give a cat should not be poisonous. Dr. Judy Morgan has guidelines. The amount is really important, raw, fresh garlic that has sat for 15 minutes after being cut is also very important. I have more specifics about it in my Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea

@jonjon9237 Месяц назад

Do I need to use mask during application?

@Floppycats Месяц назад

Won’t hurt.

@lisadeville Год назад

We have quite a large flea infestation, is it safe for kittens? How long do u think it will take to kill them all, and can I use on cat trees/carpet etc. and how often should I repeat. How do u make garlic capsules, is there a video on that?

@Floppycats Год назад

i don't think you can use garlic on kittens - but here's how you make them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4o_zks4h-W8.html - are they long haired or short haired? if short haired - drench them in coconut oil. and leave it on - it suffocates the fleas. Yes, you can use on your cat trees, carpet, etc. i would use salt and baking soda on the cat trees, carpet, etc - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z0RMKoIWF6c.html - vacuum THOROUGHLY first and then do the salt and baking soda.

@Floppycats Год назад

Also, check out this talk - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oVngxIkg5Os.html

@brantmyers2302 10 месяцев назад

I am kinda of skeptical about putting it directly on my cats because of all the warnings from veterinarian s. Everyone says its ok to feed it to cats and humans. Yet, than you see all the warnings. So im confused!

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

it's hard for sure - i have never seen an adverse reaction. make sure it's food grade and make sure it's 100% DE. i was desperate, so that's why i took the plunge. glad i did.

@lucindarandolph369 9 месяцев назад

These Vets are ok with giving our pets Big Pharma ☠️ meds. 😳

@MrCFortune 14 дней назад

@@brantmyers2302 also your usually going to find feedback when you directly cutting into the pay someone is receiving for a service THEY usually provide.

@abitofeverythin3535 Год назад

Hello doesn't this dry there skin out ? Thanks

@Floppycats Год назад

it can/does - but depends on how much you put - you just need a small amount.

@abitofeverythin3535 Год назад

@Floppycats OK thanks 😊

@iamgoregeous3952 11 месяцев назад

What homopath did you say that you use on your cat?

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

I don't know if she's a homeopath. Her name is Pam. floppycats.co/PurrrfectlyHolistic

@stacytravisladylathecustom7126 2 месяца назад

I also have 2 ragdolls that like to go outside. I need something for fleas badly. I'm over it. I'm going to bathe them today with Dawn

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

So very sorry. It's awful. Do you have a local independent pet store? Go there and get a pet safe shampoo - Dawn is not safe for cats. Flea Control - The Ultimate Natural Guide Treatment for Cat Owners with Fleas www.floppycats.com/flea-control.html Here's what I am currently doing for flea control: Right now for cats: 1. Garlic pills for the cats ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4o_zks4h-W8.html 2. NoFleazPleaz ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mWjvz9GLekg.html 3. KittyBoost by AnimalEO floppycats.co/kittyboost Right now for yard: 1. Nematodes - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T3cpKE6D2kc.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.

@lillyonnacard4273 11 месяцев назад

Does anyone know if I can put this on a 7 week old kitten

@Floppycats 11 месяцев назад

I’d bathe a 7-week old kitten and then put coconut oil on them.

@amygoodman7171 Год назад

Did you ever confirm that garlic worked for you? I tried garlic for 4 weeks with my two dogs and one cat and they still have fleas on them. I'm looking for a natural alternative because they're interacting with fleas daily and bringing them in the house. Please reply if you found a better alternative.

@Floppycats Год назад

Garlic did work for mine! I did fresh garlic - please visit my channel’s home page to see. The other thing I’ve found that works is drjudymorgan.com/products/buck-mountain-parasite-dust - I use both. I’m about to order a product from the UK to try as a preventative. Please let me know if you’d like the link.

@amygoodman7171 Год назад

@Floppycats 😻 ☑️ I did use fresh garlic 6 days a week for my dogs and then frozen fresh just like you did, although I used the full 2 grams per day, 4 days a week just like Dr. Judy recommends. I will order the buck Mountain dust. Thank you for the suggestion. I'll let you know how it goes.

@Floppycats Год назад

@@amygoodman7171 You have to attack it in 3 days - inside, outside, on pet. So on the inside - are you vacuuming, washing everything you can? I put down this mixture - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z0RMKoIWF6c.html I did that for 16 days straight. Miserable. Gave Charlie garlic ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4o_zks4h-W8.html and also used DE to kill fleas and eggs on him. And outside, I did nematodes ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T3cpKE6D2kc.html. You can use the Buck Mountain Dust on things you cannot wash and a little on your pup to make sure he doesn't react to it. Now, I just use buck Mountain dust and garlic that our flea infestation is gone.

@amygoodman7171 Год назад

The flea infestation is under control in my home and on the animals as I had to resort to using Frontline because the infestation was so big. When I tried the garlic, there were still fleas on my cat every single day for three and a half weeks. And flea dirt. Also, on my long-haired husky. I'm continuing to use Frontline along with something else to see if the "something else" will keep the fleas off my cat. If a prevention or repelling type treatment works, then they should not be on my cat. I just tried coconut oil this week, but it's way too much oil to be giving the animals per pound because their tummies can't handle that much oil. I will order the buck Mountain dust today. The nice thing about the buck Mountain dust is Dr. Judy, on her website, indicates it lasts a very long time. Crossing my fingers! I tried diatomaceous earth, but, honestly I can't get enough of it on my long-haired Husky and you're not supposed to apply it that often. It seems to work for a day or two and then back to having fleas. And it dries out their skin. I also have sprayed my yard with cedar oil and diatomaceous earth. Although, my cat goes beyond my property. I honestly have never seen fleas this bad. He, for some reason, has found a flea nest and is bringing them in the house on him daily! Thank you for your continued thoughts. Keep them coming.

@Floppycats Год назад

@@amygoodman7171 is he long haired or short haired? If short haired, try putting coconut oil all over him. It suffocates them. I couldn’t do that since mine are long haired. What have you done indoors?

@severoparra8872 7 месяцев назад

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@Aw_tig Год назад

I’ve heard of Diatomaceous earth but have no idea what it is really 🤔 I notice you said food grade so I assume it’s ok to consume, like for them to lick it but just not breath it 🤔 Hmm I really don’t know anything about it I’ll have to go look it up, thanks for sharing. Also maybe you should wear one of the dust masks when you are doing it, as I’m sure you must be breathing in small particles 🫤

@Aw_tig Год назад

Oh also I take garlic capsules myself, I don’t really know why but I saw they had benefits a few years back so I take one when I take my vitamins

@Floppycats Год назад

Yes. Probably a mask for me. I usually just hold my breath. But talked through this one for the video.

@XAdaLgi 8 дней назад

Reminded me of one of those mafia movies with the bag over the head😂but like u said it was only for a short time and kitty looked perfectly fine. Thanks for the video, I'm going through it now and having a hard time getting rid of them❤

@Floppycats 8 дней назад

sorry to hear you're going through it - here's an alternative method for applying DE - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Ai9KACxgDs.html. Also, since creating this video, I have created a Free Guide to Flea Prevention & Treatment floppycats.co/flea. It has everything I do when I have an infestation.

@XAdaLgi 7 дней назад

@Floppycats thank u appreciate u!❤️

@Floppycats 7 дней назад

@@XAdaLgi you bet, please let me know if you have any questions and good luck! so miserable! vacuuming is the life saver - as long as you have a bagged or water vacuum to get rid of them. otherwise, they just reproduce in your vacuum. i now try to vacuum 2x for 3 days, which seems to shorten the need to vacuum for long periods of time.

@merkitten953 Год назад

I want to use this for ants in my house but it just scares me, the thought of that stuff floating around in the air & me and my bf & cat inhaling it...

@Floppycats Год назад

Wonder if you could use salt and baking soda. Did you see the sifter I used? You could do that over where ants walk.

@merkitten953 Год назад

@@Floppycats ive never heard of using salt & baking soda-is it equal parts? & is it the same principle, it dries them up?

@Floppycats Год назад

@@merkitten953 cuts them and dries them. Works for fleas but I don’t know about ants. Yes equal parts. I put mine in a food processor to make it extra fine so it would fall into my carpet fibers.

@merkitten953 Год назад

@@Floppycats hmm maybe ill try it. I get little sugar ants, only in winter, but they find my cats food and water no matter where i put it, & its so annoying 😾 I guess it cant hurt, right?

@Floppycats Год назад

@@merkitten953 yes, i would think so - they usually have a trail - just put a wall of DE or Salt on that trail and see what happens.

@MK-ih6wp Год назад

Just be careful if you are feeding this to your cats. Yes, humans & cats can benefit from internal food grade DE consumption. I put FGDE in my coffee every morning for strong hair, nails, skin. But when you first start taking DE by mouth, it can cause dehydration & constipation. You MUST start small and work your way up to a larger dose. Slow and steady, or else you will get backed up! Be careful especially with senior cats, as they often struggle w dehydration. [You shouldn't inhale the powder bc silica is bad for lungs. But when mixed with water, FGDE can be consumed by humans & pets.]

@kathrynnard8059 2 месяца назад

You talked about putting the bag over their head so it don't get in their lungs but when they lick it don't it get in their lungs then?

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

yes, there is a possibility, of course - but hopefully, you have put it on very thinly, as that is all that is needed and the dust has settled vs. when you first put it on.

@pj59153 9 месяцев назад

Why are some of my cats affected by fleas but not all?

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

man, i wish i knew - my trigg doesn't really get them unless we have an infestation - but charlie gets any flea. there are theories about yeast in the blood, poor immune systems and more. i think it's like mosquitoes and humans. mosquitoes don't like my mom, but go after me?!

@hockeyplayer0241 5 месяцев назад

I’ve used this as a pesticide and you are putting it on your cat?

@user-tc4xy6jl7o 4 месяца назад

It’s not a chemical, you should look up what DT actually is.

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

diatomaceous earth for humans I've done it and been doing it for years... Going to be calling Pam here soon

@Floppycats Год назад

Yes. I’ve learned a lot about it in the last two months

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

@@Floppycats I know I just have to break down and do it I've been really sick

@Floppycats Год назад

@@dawncierelli1510 sorry to hear you’ve been sick. Flu?

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

@@Floppycats yes.. getting better...thank you

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

@@Floppycats tonics, tinctures, broths and tons of sleep

@mspamela2008 2 месяца назад

Can this be given to feral cats orally?

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

food grade, yes, but it's not going to remove the fleas topically from them ingesting it internally.

@mspamela2008 2 месяца назад

@Floppycats huh...well they won't let me near them, so do you have any suggestions on a flea treatment I could give them in their food?

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

@@mspamela2008 You could try raw garlic in their food or something like Bug Off? drjudymorgan.com/products/wildly-blended-bug-off?_pos=21&_sid=efaa017ea&_ss=r or drjudymorgan.com/products/woof-creek-flea-tick-defense

@mspamela2008 2 месяца назад

@@Floppycats thanks!! Your cats are gorgeous by the way😻

@Floppycats 2 месяца назад

@@mspamela2008youre welcome. Thx for helping the ferals. Are you helping to get them fixed?

@debwis1688 6 месяцев назад

I get that you’re trying to prevent the kitty from breathing it in … but what about you ?

@Floppycats 6 месяцев назад

Yes, not great for me to either.

@HiKasandra 2 месяца назад

@@Floppycats Read that food grade DE is alright for humans and also has some benefits but it causes constipation. X

@CharlieDeanArchives 2 месяца назад

@@HiKasandra ⁠ might be. Don’t know 🤷‍♀. Don’t use it internally much. Never saw that problem with the cats. But they weren’t eating mass amounts.

@acemarie3017 10 месяцев назад

I’ve been reading about making lemon water and spraying it on the cat’s fur as citric acid kills fleas. Other people say that the oils in the lemon are harmful to the cat, so I’m wondering if buying straight citric acid would be fine. Hmmm🧐

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

I wouldn’t because they lick off everything.

@belunu4980 7 месяцев назад

My black bushy long hair cat became brown after I applied lemon water on his fur..

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

oh wow - you bleached it - I'm not sure its safe to put lemon water on cats. @@belunu4980

@acemarie3017 7 месяцев назад

@@belunu4980 Oh, wow😯 If your cat is an outdoor/indoor pet then I wonder if it was the sun coming into contact with the lemon-y fur causing it to bleach.🤔 At least the fur will grow back to it’s normal black eventually.😅

@belunu4980 7 месяцев назад

@Floppycats It's safe from what I have observed. I was looking for a flea solution. But my cat looks lovely looking all black and bushy. I don't want him to turn brown. So no lemon water on him again.

@katiekat828 Год назад

Diatomaceous earth ruined my vacuum baking soda and salt did not been sprinkling a little garlic and diatomaceous earth in the stray cats food about 3 times a week for the garlic and almost every time for the diatomaceous earth

@Floppycats Год назад

sorry about your vacuum. i was worried about my vacuum when i put it down too.

@Clothed-with-His-Glory 9 месяцев назад

Couldn’t you make the bag on the head a bigger ballon filled with air? Use the volume of the whole bag.

@Floppycats 9 месяцев назад

sure, you could, if you wanted.

@rick7149 8 месяцев назад

Why not just use a brown paper bag?

@Floppycats 8 месяцев назад

you could. i didn't have one that day.

@nicolefreidt9173 10 месяцев назад

I have never gotten garlic to work.

@Floppycats 10 месяцев назад

How do you use it? Do you fresh? Do you give after garlic has been cut and say for 10 minutes?

@howardzacklan5721 7 дней назад

The garlic could hurt there belly couldn’t it?

@andielliott7721 7 месяцев назад

The ownershould have a mask on too...... My dogs and 20 cats get DE in their food once a week for internal parasites as do my husband and I also use it.

@Floppycats 7 месяцев назад

yes, i should have had a mask on too.

@katiekat828 Год назад

Yep only a ragdoll will put up with that

@Faforino 5 месяцев назад

So I just bought some of this for my cat, however is it really THIS DANGEROUS for their lungs??? I am now afraid to put it on my cat.

@Floppycats 5 месяцев назад

did you buy food grade? if you don't put a ton on - usually they are OK. but you have to do your research and make sure you're OK with it. Of course, I am not interested in ruining my cats' lungs - and we haven't had problems - this was over a year ago too.

@Faforino 5 месяцев назад

Yep food grade. I applied it already. I just put a small amount, so there was no dust cloud.@@Floppycats

@Floppycats 5 месяцев назад

ok - so i assume it all went well? do your cats have fleas right now?@@Faforino