Along with a variety of pet foods, vitamin complexes and bright toys, flea shampoo for cats is also quite often in the baskets of pet store visitors. Happy owners of cats and kittens know firsthand that often the desire to give freedom to your pet and let him walk on the street turns into a meeting with parasites.
Modern flea shampoos are the most gentle means of highly effective insect treatment of the animal's coat. A good shampoo allows you to rid the animal of all fleas present on it in one bath.
Specialized flea shampoos for kittens have an especially gentle formula that does not cause tearing, and bathing will be, if not very pleasant, then at least not so stressful for a furry baby.
It is important to remember that flea shampoo for cats is a combination of both harmless and toxic substances, therefore it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for using the product when working with it.
What substances are used in flea shampoos
The most popular and mildly active substances in the treatment of cat hair from parasites are pyrethroids - synthetic analogues of a natural insecticide.
Synthetic pyrethroids (Permethrin, Fenotrin, Etofenprox) enter the body of pests through their chitinous shell and within 48 hours cause paralysis and then death of adult insects and larvae. And, for example, celandine flea shampoo and similar products contain, in addition to these components, extracts of medicinal plants for complete care of the skin and coat of cats.
General rules for the use of shampoos
Along with the question of which flea shampoo is best to use, you should read the recommendations for its use in detail. First of all, it is worth noting that cats are far from always happy with water procedures and tend to run away from the bathroom in order to carefully lick their hair. Such escapes cannot be allowed, because Shampoo should always be thoroughly rinsed off the cat's coat before it can lick.
Almost all shampoos are very gentle and do not cause allergies in cats. A quality shampoo should lather well, penetrate all areas of the skin and rinse off fairly easily. As noted above, flea shampoo for kittens is distinguished by a gentle formula, but even they are not recommended to completely treat the animal's head.
After thorough rinsing, the cat's coat should be combed out and dried.
After familiarizing yourself with how flea shampoo works, you should determine the regularity of washing in order to prevent the destruction of the natural protective layer on the coat and skin of the animal.It's also worth keeping in mind that most flea shampoos need to be left on your pet for at least 10 minutes before rinsing off.
Shampoo Barsik
Barsik is a well-known domestic shampoo for cats and cats from fleas, ticks and other types of ectoparasites. The product gently cleanses all types of hair, softens it and gives it a healthy shine.
When using Barsik flea shampoo, the cat's skin does not become dry even with frequent washing, it does not face irritation, and the scratches heal quite quickly.
A 200 ml bottle of the product costs about 20-30 rubles.
Review
We washed our Barsik with shampoo of the same name. The fleas really got out in one go. Then we sprayed the whole apartment with the Raptor. Now, purely as a preventive measure, we bathe the fluffy every two to three months. Fortunately, he loves these procedures.
Inna, Moscow
A more expensive analogue of Barsik with an extended set of properties is Bars flea shampoo - a complex with essential oils and extracts of medicinal plants for adult cats and kittens, which helps get rid of parasites, restores the epithelium and damaged hairline, and also prevents tangling of wool.
Flea Shampoo Phytoelita
Guided by positive reviews from the Internet, many owners of cats and cats buy Phytoelita flea shampoo. The agent has an intestinal-contact effect on parasites, blocks the transmission of nerve impulses in their body and thus causes paralysis and subsequent death.
The shampoo must be kept on the cat's wet coat for about 5 minutes instead of the usual ten-minute interval, it can also be used to treat the animal's bedding.
The cost of a bottle with a volume of 220 ml is about 60 rubles.
Shampoo Meadow
Familiar to the owners by good reviews, cat flea shampoo Lugovoi is effective in the fight against fleas, lice and withers. In addition to the main action, the product normalizes metabolic processes in the hair roots and skin of the animal due to extracts of medicinal herbs.
Shampoo forms foam at any water hardness, is easily washed off, eliminates wool pollution and an unpleasant smell.
Review
“My Solomon got fleas. He is Persian, and I was afraid to spray him. I bought several shampoos, tried everything over the summer. For some reason, I liked Lugovoi the most. After it, not only do the fleas disappear, but the coat also begins to shine beautifully. ”
Faith, Uman
Lugovoi Flea Shampoo is available both in pet stores and online. One bottle of it for 250 ml costs about 100-120 rubles.
BIO-GROOM against ticks and fleas
Among the components of a modern remedy for ticks and fleas of the BIO-GROOM series for cats, along with Pyrethrins, which can not only destroy insects, but also prevent their reappearance, protein-lanolin stands out - a complex for caring for hair, its gentle cleansing, easy combing, giving a fresh fragrance, as well as preventing dry skin.
The cost of BIO-GROOM flea shampoo is not small and is about 1000 rubles.
Celandine for cats and kittens
Another common flea and tick shampoo is the Celandine trademark. This tool quickly and very effectively destroys ectoparasites, caring for the pet's coat. The special formula for kittens does not cause irritation of the mucous membranes, which is why it has received the name "no tears".
Review
“Good shampoo Celandine. Soft, does not irritate the eyes of cats, expels fleas well. In addition, it is available and inexpensive. In my opinion, the best flea remedy for domestic thoroughbred cats.
Alena, Odessa
Rolf Club - insecticidal shampoo for cats
Rolf Club, a very fast and effective parasite-destroying agent, is an insecticidal flea shampoo, the price of which is approximately 250 rubles for an impressive 400 ml bottle. The list of components of the product includes mild surfactants and substances that quickly exterminate pests while respecting the skin and coat of a pet.
Review
“We wash our two with the Rolf Club. They have fleas, if they happen, then a little and very rarely, but in general the shampoo is cool - soft, gentle, the hair after it just shines.
Oksana, Krasnodar
BioVax - shampoo for cats from fleas, lice and ticks
BioVax Anti-Flea Shampoo is an effective insecticidal agent for cleansing cat hair from parasites, which also has a repellent effect on ticks, fleas and withers. As a rule, veterinarians recommend using this caring shampoo in conjunction with other insecticidal preparations - drops and sprays to consolidate the result of washing and prevent re-infestation.
The approximate price of a 210 ml bottle is 100 Russian rubles.
Mr. Kiss - insecticidal shampoo for cats
Flea shampoo brand Mr. Kiss is characterized by a very fast destruction of cat ectoparasites due to the basis of a modern bioactive component.The product also includes an innovative Swiss formula with a mild conditioner for deep washing of the coat, maintaining lipid balance, eliminating dry skin and making the coat easier to comb.
The price of 200 ml of the product is on average 130 Russian rubles.
Review
“Girls, I recently bought my Martochka Mr. Keys, this is a bomb. I would wash my hair with this shampoo. Pleasant smell, fleas are sent out like cockroaches from the light. But the main thing is that the kitty herself is happy. For the first time I saw her enjoy bathing.”
Olya, Moscow
DIY flea shampoo
The action of shampoos on the market for ectoparasites is very effective, but this does not exclude the appearance of allergic reactions in the cat to the chemicals that make up their composition. Guided by the composition of popular products, such as Dr. Zoo, Lugovoi, Celandine, etc., flea shampoo can also be prepared independently using similar natural ingredients, and replacing chemicals with plant extracts.
For example, for 2 cups of distilled or filtered water brought to a boil, you need one and a half cups of crushed dried roots of a saponaria garden plant (soap grass). The prepared mixture should be boiled for 20 minutes, then allowed to cool at room temperature.
The decoction is a full-fledged basis for shampoo, you can add 20 drops of essential oils to it - mint, cedar, lavender, citrus or rosemary, so that the product acquires an unpleasant smell for parasites. Shampoo prepared at home is stored in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks, after which a new portion of the product should be made.
When using shampoos, you should always remember about the individual characteristics of the pet itself. For example, in one cat, even the most delicate drug will cause an allergy, while in another, the stress of the bathing process itself may occur. It is important to make the fight against fleas not only effective, but also harmless to the mustachioed pet.
Health to you and your pet!
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It helped a lot, thanks, otherwise I ran around all the shops and thought which one to buy. All different recommended. I ordered it, thank you very much, otherwise we picked up 3 yard kittens, and they are fleaaaaaaasty. Thanks again!
Good article and easy to read. I just wash my cat with "Meadow" shampoo, which is written about. The wool is washed well, Gesha then becomes fluffy) From fleas and other parasites, I additionally put on a collar. Another plus is the pleasant smell. The shampoo is in the bathroom on the washer, I go in once, and my husband sniffs it and says that he wouldn’t refuse this himself, it smells nice of herbs)
Where can you buy shampoo?
Try Shampoo Four with a ponytail for kittens. It foams well, smells delicious, repels parasites (after treatment with drops I use this shampoo and, pah-pah, they didn’t catch anyone else - we go clean and beautiful)) Price-quality - suit, I would even say very much. Shampoo costs only 80-100 rubles. And it will not harm the health of kittens =)
All shampoos from the article are still unsafe in composition, unfortunately. But cats lick everything. But there are allergic individuals.
I like the Api-San Royal Groom shampoo, we have a Persian, so I often wash it so that it is fluffier and combed out well. We buy Shampoo Volume and Elasticity for long-haired cats, I really like it. Especially the composition, very good - better than even in children's shampoos. Above, they correctly wrote about allergies, so such remedies should be, first of all, safe.