Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats?

By cybergrannie from Florida

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RE: Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats?

I think I'm with Jim from Jax. Using products that have not been tested is risky. Cat's pose a unique problem with fleas as they can and do 'roost' in many out of the way places in a home. This means that flea eggs are being deposited in those places too. You should probably address those places and then see if things settle down. Check out this article for clues and tips that should help tremendously. http://pestcemetery.com/the-flea-circus-in-your-home/

Good Luck

Post by Dutch 1962

RE: Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats?

I'm focusing on flea dander/dust wherever I can find it, especially in the bedding and carpet. I vacuum often, and change the cat's bedding daily, which seems to be working on my cats which never go outdoors. I still have too many surfaces dust can build up on. I hope to get that corrected when my son can help me in June/ July.

I cannot afford to experiment with various kinds of products, so I prefer to try sanitation and good health. I do plan, however to use Neem Shampoo on them when it's warm enough. I will dilute it to a weaker than straight solution, and rinse well. It may be strong but it should work, I'm told. Good luck. : )

Post by lyndagayle62

RE: Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats?

There are several topical applications for fleas Frontlin and advantage are very popular and work.
Also, a pill Capstar is terrific. I get the large dog size and break it up in quarters and put 1 quarter in a pill pocket -soft cat food with a hole and you just put the pill inside it ] and control as fleas in florida are horrible. amazon.com is great place to order products. Good luck, I have 12 cats and am doing really good with flea control now.

Post by makm33135

RE: Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats? -NO

I would not use vinegar for cats. Cats need a natural pH 6:00 - 6.50. If the pH drops lower, they can get calcium oxalate crystals in their urine and these are expensive to have a vet remove. Vinegar will lower body pH. If a cat's pH is raised about the optimal pH, it can cause struvite

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2142&aid=2729

Jim in Jax

Post by smartfell-r

RE: Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats?

I believe most people use apple cider vinegar. If they were my pets, I would contact a vet before giving something as acidic as vinegar. Who knows, it might even be good for them. I would think some finicky cats would refuse to drink vinegar water, but there are other ways to use apple cider vinegar to keep fleas off of cats and dogs. One is a vinegar bath or vinegar rinse after a bath or you can use apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle.

Post by Anonymous

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