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DE is harmful to inhale because it is like tiny shards of glass. The sharp edges cut the exoskeleton of fleas and roaches killing them. You also shouldn't vacuum it up with a filtered vacuum. It can damage the machine.

Thank you so much!! They have Activyl! I used to use this, and it worked so well. The only place I have found it is twice as expensive. I might be able to get this when I get my disability check next month. I am so excited! Thanks again!!

Can you tell me the company name? I would like to check that out.

Ok, now I am ticked off! I have the misfortune of having to live with my daughter and her husband. I was sitting at my desk in my room eating breakfast, and she came in and proceeded to put the DE on my cats, one of which was laying on the desk. She did it so quickly that I doubt she did a very...

I have not used it yet on the cats. I was going to at least treat the carpet but I had also learned that it tears up filtered vacuum cleaners. I'm trying to find someone with a shop vac that I can borrow. The respiratory factor is also giving me second thoughts. I think I may change my mind and...

Thank you! I appreciate any and all feedback on this.

Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I have the food grade. My son just put it on our dog, now it's my turn to do the cats. Out of my four, only one won't try to trar me up. I have to do something for these poor babies. We are in the process of moving, and regular treatments are out of reach for me...

Has anyone used Diatomaceous Earth ON your cats to control fleas? I would like to try this, but I am unsure about it. I need to treat four cats, and just can't afford to buy Advantage, etc. Any suggestions?

It isn't exactly new behavior. She has always been an aggressive cat when it comes to being disturbed. It just seemed to have gotten more intense. She is otherwise acting quite normal. She plays, jumps, and eats very well. I do believe that I have figured it out, though. She has had a quirk for...

Unfortunately, I am not able to stand up quickly, but when I have tried, she digs in and tries to hold on. Very painful! I have tried ignoring her, and just suddenly attempt to move her. This works sometimes. Thank you!

I may try that, although I'm not sure that the warmth is what she wants. When she is not in my lap, her preferred spot is on top of the litter bucket in the hall outside of my room. There is no heat vent there, but I do keep my room warm. A larger towel that I could wrap her in might work.

I already do that. She digs in her back claws. The tops of my thighs are torn up, along with a few pairs of pants. I try to keep a thick towel on my lap now. Thank you, though! :bigeyes:

One of my cats has started a disturbing behavior. She is about 12, and I have had her since birth. No changes have occurred such as moving or a new pet. She loves, or demands to be in my lap every time I sit down. The problem is that I cannot move her to get up. She literally attacks me...

I love this idea! I belong to a neighborhood site that has a lot of cat lovers. There are many of us that take care of feral/stray colonies. The nice thing about this site is that if anyone needs help with food several of us step up with donations. If someone can't take care of their colony due...

Such a touching story! It is people like you, and others on this forum that give me hope for humanity. These little creatures, no matter the species, are ALL important, and deserve love and kindness! :alright: Thank you! :thanks: