Judy (Long Beach, Ca) on 12/28/2009
I have a cat that is not producing red blood cells, and so far what I have read is that it would not be a good idea. I didn't have time to read ALL the feedback, so if there is someone who has given garlic to their cat with successful results, please comment.
Replied By Heather (Montreal, Qc, Canada) on 04/24/2010
You are right, there is less information about how garlic affects cats...
I've been mincing one clove of raw galic, adding it to a raw egg and then feeding it to my cat a few times a week. She is a bit hesitant at the smell, but usually eats it all. I've been doing this for about a month now and she has remained flea free & healthy through the beginning of the spring HOWEVER...
I've read comments on a few different sites from cat owners whose cats have become sick when fed garlic pills. Perhaps a small dose like the one I give my kitty will never affect her negatively, but I suppose her own genetic factors play a role and since I don't know what those are, I'm going to desist feeding her garlic. Cats and dogs ARE different.
On the other hand, I have only read positive things about adding apple cider vinegar to cat's drinking water and brewers yeast to her food, so I plan to continue with this approach over the summer.
Also, rubbing your kitty's coat with brewer's yeast, Rosemary or Lavender (or L. oil) appears to be a good repellant with no risks. I'll let you know if she stays flea free...
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