Treating Cats for Fleas

[Heritage Essential Oils]

Shannon asked about treating CATS for FLEAS: Does anyone know if there is an essential oil that is safe to apply to cats for fleas and ticks, and if so, how exactly would I apply it to them? Thank you very much!

Sandy shared: I've got a funny story with your No Bites! bug spray. I just got it this week in the mail, and working all day I only have the evenings to work in the garden and flower beds. This stuff works great! Tonight I picked up my cat for some cuddle time while outside, and he went crazy licking my face and arms. He must have smelled the catnip in the spray. He has never licked me like that before. My daughter had to try it out, so she went and put some No Bites! on herself and then held the cat. He started licking her all over too! We got a good laugh and he got his catnip fix!!!

TREATING FLEAS on CATS

from Animal Desk Reference by Melissa Shelton, DVM, page 347.

Fleas are one of the most difficult parasites to eliminate. Often many multiple layers of prevention are needed. All animals in the household must be treated for fleas, not just one or two.

First Line Recommendation:

KRDT (described below): Modify with Palo Santo and Purify and apply up to once daily. Fleas dislike KRDT, and it is helpful to apply it where the fleas are the worst (rear end)

Petting: Purify, [No More Fleas] diluted per the Kitty Raindrop Technique (KRDT) see below

Litteroma: Purify, [No More Fleas]

Use unscented litter. Add 1-3 drops of chosen essential oil (Purify or No More Fleas) to 1 cup baking soda, and store this mixture in a glass jar, allowing it to "marinade" overnight. Shake the mixture several times. You can add more essential oils if desired. Sprinkle a small portion onto the kitty litter and mix well. Provide a second litter box without the essential oil to make sure that your cat does not have an aversion to the essential oil selected. Once you are sure your cat is using the litter box with your essential oil selection and concentration, you can then omit the use of the "plain" litter box. Shelton mentions that people add Copaiba for arthritic issues, Digestion Support for intestinal upset, Frankincense for cancer, Purify for fleas.

Kitty Raindrop Technique

(from Animal Desk Reference by Melissa Shelton, DVM), pages 325-326

"Although this technique included oils that are typically contraindicated in cats, veterinarians and cat owners alike have witnessed amazing health benefits with this technique. Because of its formulation specifically for cats, it is remarkable to watch cats enjoy this application so much. I have documented the safe and even long term use of the Kitty Raindrop Technique (KRDT) in many cats with blood work and veterinary monitoring. One such case study is of a cat named "Cowboy" who has received a KRDT daily to twice a day for over 2 years!"

Add 4 drops of each oil to a 30ml bottle with dropper orifice:

[HEO's comment: We make a blend of these oils called "Raindrops"]

Oregano

Thyme

Basil

Cypress

Wintergreen [Birch]

Marjoram

Peppermint

Add carrier oil to fill the bottle and mix well (Natural/Organic, Fractionated Coconut oil, Jojoba etc).

Apply 6 drops up the spine of the cat, from tail to head.

Gently stroke or feather the essential oil solution up the back of the cat. Cat's often enjoy this backward stroke, but if not, pet the other direction.

Modification of KRDT:

When modification of the KRDT is suggested, this is generally referring to the addition of essential oil(s). In general 4 drops of the additional oil are added to the existing recipe, unless less is specified for that individual oil. On average, no more than 3 essential oil singles or blends are added to a KRDT solution.