I received an email from one of my homeschool groups and in it, they were talking about using Borax powder not only around the pets bed, carpet, etc. but actually rubbing it on the pet. She was talking about using it on a cat after many uses of store bought items didn't work and treatment caused her cat to get very ill. She said that the Borax worked wonders and they haven't had a problem in years.
Has anyone else heard of this???
I knew you could use Borax for roaches/ants/etc, but I thought it was probably pretty potent...........but this lady said it was safe to use around kids and pets. Is this true??
Here is the quote from the email.............
Quote:
RE: Borax for Fleas
Do not use multiple insecticide products on your cat - borax really does
work best, and without the need for pesticide products in my experience. In
fact, I'm about to use it again for a new kitty we adopted, who came with a
single flea!
My first experience with fleas was in Miami with my first kitten and an
older roommate's cat. I apparently attract fleas like no other human alive,
and had bites all over my body - so unpleasant!! We tried everything -
bombed our apartment, fitted them with flea collars, had them dipped at the
vets. Nothing worked, and unfortunately the combination poisoned my cat
(even though the insecticide professionals and our vet told us these
treatments were safe). I had to drive one hour to a special vet, daily, for
special injections. He lived thankfully (and for 13 years more!) but it was
scary - and very expensive. After all that, we still had fleas. In the end,
I finally heard about Borax and it was the only thing that worked.
Borax should not be put directly on your cat - but you can easily rub it
into the carpet and the fabric of furniture. I also sprinkle it in corners
where I know my cat won't go, and in the folds of our couch, etc. I repeat
this every so often, but don't sweep it up. I also wash all bedding and
blankets, towels, etc. every day or few days for about 3 weeks. I have never
noticed any negative reaction in my cat, but I certainly have noticed the
fleas are gone. It works!!
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