My cat is allergic to flea meds. Can I use diatomaceous earth?

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Hi I wonted to know is diatomaceous earth, ok to give cats as tiggs my cat is allergic to most flea meds they seem to burn him and as D E kills fleas and worms in one go so maybe it would be better for him I did read that it was fine to give to chickens but not cats yet it does say food grade is fine for all animals. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6.71 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Diatomaceous earth is made from the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Food Grade DE can be used as a natural form of parasite control. It may not be as effective or as fast acting as some prescription medications though. It can be applied directly to the pet. It can also be sprinkled around the environment, left for several hours to days then swept up or vacuumed. This must be repeated weekly or more frequently to maintain effectiveness. It works best in arid (dry) environments. It pierces the exoskeleton of parasites which "dries" them out causing death. Try not to breathe in the dust yourself and know that DE can be very hard on vacuum cleaner filters and motors. Find more information here: https://www.diatomaceousearth.com/natural-flea-control-for-cats/

My cat is allergic to flea meds. Can I use diatomaceous earth?

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