Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 8/25/2008

Question
I hope you can help me with this. I have a feral female cat that has had babies and one of them survived and is also feral cat in my yard so I have 2 feral cats now. Is there some for of herb or natural food product that I can feed these feral cats that will rid them of fleas. They come to the door to be fed but I have tried trapping them and they will not get in the trap. I have trapped others. These 2 feral cats have a severe case of fleas and cause major fela outbreaks in my yard that take several applications of having the yard sprayed. I am sure these poor babies (feral cats would feel much better if they were free of fleas and tapeworms. I can administer stuff in the food is the only way I can help them because they will not allow me to touch them or get close.

Answer
Hello - It is so nice of you to help the cats.  
Yes, here are some ideas that may help:

All of the supplements that can be placed into the food:
All Nature's Sunshine Products will be shipped to your door - they ship within 24 hrs...

GARLIC (100)
( 1-2 per day )   Natural antibiotic / Helps keep the fleas off of the cats... The flea doesn't like the taste of the cat's blood.

http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=290



Home Made-***********
Flea Buster Deodorant ( Safe for you and your pets)  

8 Oz Water
4-6 Drops of Tea Tree Oil
4-6 Drops of Lavender Oil

Mix and place in a spray bottle, keep by the door to spritz as you or your pet go outside to deter fleas and mosquitoes. Lightly spray bedding and outdoor kennels to deter fleas and mosquitoes.


Order the Tea Tree Oil and Lavender here-

http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=1777

http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=3907