thanks * I've given them both a thorough bath, dried them and vowed never to use the awful stuff again... after reading stuff like http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39295542810 and http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews55782.html .... keeping a watchful eye right now but they seem fine....

12 hours later - they are fine

NEVER AGAIN it is MINGING

I use fresh garlic in the dog food for years. Never once had flea issues.

Not sure whether you can use garlic with cats though.

You vet will probably advice that you use drops/sprays etc.

I would be into using garlic as I'm all for natural remedies but I'm pretty sure its toxic for cats and must be given in small doses to dogs being as its from the allium family? My mum recommends combing and putting a flea collar in the hoover bag... any other takers on the garlic debate? how's your kitty,OP? xx

Sorry, I meant NOT very effective

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I was gonna say, you're the only person who seems to think so

Think it's a no for cats and garlic. Just come across an article, in a nutshell:-

"dapted from “Herbal Cat Care” by Dr. Randy Kidd (Storey Books, 2000).

People who feed raw garlic to their dogs report great success in keeping fleas away. Garlic also has anti-cancer properties, shown to inhibit canine tumor growth. But is garlic safe for cats? And what about onions? If they’re good for you, shouldn’t they be good for your kitty?

Not necessarily. Get the whole story here.

According to Dr. Randy Kidd, the use of garlic, as well as onions, shallots, and chives, has been shown to cause damage to feline red blood cells which can result in hemolytic anemia and eventual death. Raw garlic and onions can also cause ulcers and irritation of the mouth, esophagus and stomach.

His recommendation: Avoid giving garlic and onions to your cat!"

Phew * 36 hours later and kitties have suffered no ill effects since their baths so all good Isn't something I'd ever usually buy, I was given some by a well-meaning neighbour. It does smell rank as well.

When we got out 'new' cat she had been trated with Bob Martin stuff & the prvious owner gave us what they had left.

Frida was riddled with fleas, despite having been treated with the Bob Martin stuff 3 weeks previously.

Her vet said that the stuff is poisonous & doesn't work at all, I'm inclined to agree & must say, I trust my vet...