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My last newsletter was written in March. I usually send them every other month but 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, my two ginger boys don’t have any problems with fleas even though they have long hair.

I think Red is jealous of Casey's portrait. I plan to do one of him but need the right pose for reference and he doesn't cooperate. He's a Ringtail Cat and I want to show off his glorious plume but when he sees me come toward him he turns around and the tail is hidden. Maybe a zoom lens would be the solution. Here is his beautiful tail.