Hello,
I have started using DE to get rid of fleas with my cat. I prefer to avoid the use of pesticides, etc.
Obviously as the cat is the host animal, he needs to be treated as well as the home, but I am concerned about how to apply it to his fur and about the drying effects on his skin if left on. I have noticed dry skin on my hands after applying it and then washing off, so I wonder how bad it can be for him. I have searched the web looking for info on how to apply externally to an animal and how long to leave it on for, and all I can find is that it should be dusted on the fur, some people going a bit further and saying that it can be worked into the fur. But nobody says the best way to do this without a huge cloud of dust, and how long it is safe to leave it on there for.
Please note that I was noticing that he has some issues with breathlessness after exercise, so I don't want to aggravate any breathing condition he may have and want to keep the dust to a minimum.
Otherwise, I have read the article with the link to this forum and it is very informative, I shall use it to try to placate my husband who is insisting that we get in the heavy boys to rid us of this problem! Thank you for this and in advance for your reply.
