Life With Cats and Art April 2024

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Hi to all and welcome to new subscribers. Hope everyone is enjoying some beautiful weather.

Yes, spring is suddenly here and every spring I offer my solution to help rid your cat of fleas. I guess this would work on dogs as well. As my subscriber list continues to grow I realize that not everyone is a cat lover and I do apologize. 

You only need a flea comb, a container for water tall enough to immerse the comb, liquid dishwasher detergent and a few paper towels. Q-tips also come in handy. Fill the container with water and add a few drops of detergent. Stir gently because you don't want a lot of suds. Gently comb your cat. Talking softly and assuringly helps. When you snag a flea get the comb in the water quickly and shake slightly to help it fall off. Use the paper towel or q-tip to wipe the comb and repeat until you no longer find fleas.

Years ago I tried flea baths, sprays and various treatments and swore I would never do it again after seeing my beloved Mollie petrified and foaming at the mouth. I pass this along in the hope that I can spare some pets the horror when there is a gentler, kinder way. I have also used Seresto flea collars and they worked fine on indoor/outdoor cats. I have heard some cat owners say they are harmful to some cats but mine didn't have a problem. My recent and current cats are indoor only cats and fleas are not a problem although I have heard that even indoor cats can get fleas brought in on clothing, etc. I have been fortunate. I think some cats are prone to them. Luckily, mine don’t have any problems with fleas even though they have long hair.

Happy Mother's day from Red and Bella!