Nobody wants to see their cat suffer from fleas and ticks, as they cause pets to itch constantly. Most people are hesitant to use the chemical-based products that are available in the market as they could have a cocktail of possibly toxic chemicals, which could affect the cat. Ticks are more dangerous than they appear, as they are carriers of many diseases. If a tick attaches itself to a cat, the sooner you get it off the better.

One should wear gloves and pull the fleas out; however, you need to be careful as they embed their heads into the skin, which could be quite painful for your cat. Treat the site and dispose of the tick in a container of alcohol. Ticks can crawl out of trash cans, drains, and attach themselves to any other pet or human. Even after removing a tick, one should watch the cat for signs of illnesses. Avoid grassy wooded areas when going on walks. Additionally, free-roaming cats need to be periodically examined for ticks.

Thankfully, there are a few natural remedies to help get rid of these creatures:

1. Dish soap

Dish soap destroys the exoskeleton of fleas. A diluted solution of dish soap sprayed on your cat then lathered and rinsed off will help get rid of fleas.

2. Cedar

Fleas dislike the smell of cedar. Putting cedar chips in your pet’s bedding and around the yarn will help keep fleas at bay. A few drops of cedar oil can be used on your cat’s fur with a spray.

3. Lemon

One can steep cut lemons in hot water for a few hours and then use the strained liquid in a spray bottle. If your cat dislikes being sprayed with water, dip a comb into the solution and then brush its fur. Make sure you avoid the eye area. Also, monitor your cat for any signs of irritation. You may have to repeat this a few times until the fleas are completely eradicated. Add lemon juice when washing the cat’s bedding to avoid future threats of infestation.

4. Cumin

Most cats do not like anything applied to their fur. In such cases, you can use this method. When you feed your cat, add a small quantity of cumin powder in its food. The components in cumin make the cat’s skin inhospitable for fleas and ticks.

5. Oregano and rosemary

Both rosemary and oregano contain compounds that fleas are averse to. Applying oregano oil mixed with a carrier oil such as olive oil on the stomach, tail, neck, and ears of a cat will help repel the fleas away. Grinding rosemary into a powder and then sprinkling it around the cat’s bedding and favorite places will also help.

6. Lavender and chamomile

Lavender and chamomile are pleasant for the cat and around the home. Lavender oil is a great natural remedy for flea and tick removal. Steeping lavender in water and then spraying it on your cat will help you get rid of fleas. Spraying it around areas used by the cat will also be effective as well. Chamomile tea can also be used after cooling. These treatments also need repetition until the fleas are completely eradicated.

7. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar does not kill fleas but rather repels them. A mixture of two parts apple cider vinegar to one part water can be sprayed on the cat. This should be followed by vacuuming the surroundings and washing all the bedding used by your cat in hot water. Repeated treatments will be necessary to completely eradicate fleas.