Is Brewers Yeast & Garlic Really Good for Getting Rid of Fleas in Cats?
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Won't Kill Fleas
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While garlic and brewer's yeast can repel fleas on cats, they may be more effective at preventing fleas than getting rid of them once the cat is infested. Using a spot-on product or bathing the cat with mild, organic soap and then going over it with a flea comb will get rid of the fleas.
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Effective Deterrent
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When cats eat and metabolize garlic or brewer's yeast, they create odors and tastes that are unappealing to fleas, says veterinarian Christine Makowski in Mother Earth News. Both garlic and brewer's yeast can be added to wet food. Or dust brewer's yeast powder on your cat.
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Healthy cats are unlikely to become infested with fleas, says veterinarian Tracy Lord. To prevent fleas, she recommends feeding a high quality diet and adding a fatty acid supplement, probiotics and digestive enzymes to your cats' food. A small amount of garlic and brewer's yeast will also boost your cat's resistance to fleas.
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PLEASE do not feed your cats garlic! Over time, this can cause anemia in cats. Please do some research first, and also talk to your vet!
