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Amethyst for Fleas and Ticks

Posted By Isabella (Raleigh, Nc) on 08/30/2010

"Yes - it sounds bizarre. I didn't think it would work but decided to try an amethyst rock. I definitely don't believe in healing through crystals and I'm not into anything New Age. I bought a tumbled amethyst - about the size of a half dollar - from an ebay shop. It was less than $5 with shipping. I have 5 cats and a dog and usually spend a fortune in the spring/summer/fall on Frontline treating them for fleas. I started using the rock in April. I treated the cats one time in May and that was to kill ear mites. I have not had any problems with fleas or ticks! In addition, I treated my dog only once this year and that was in May. I was skeptical that this would work for cats and amazed that it has worked for my dog. I could not say exactly how long it took before it began "warding off" the fleas. I leave the rock in their water dish all the time - removing it only to clean and refill the dish. I would not claim this would work for everyone. I've tried many things on earthclinic that haven't worked for me but this is one thing I can say has!"

Posted By Isabella (Raleigh, Nc) on 07/04/2011

"WORKED TEMPORARILY

UPDATE: I'm into my second year and flea season using the amethyst. One thing that has definitely changed - it no longer works for my dog. I've had to treat him twice with Frontline this year (other natural remedies have failed for him); however, I have not treated my cats since last spring - they don't need it. I DO see a flea on a cat from time to time but they do not scratch and chew on themselves as a cat does when it's being bitten. I have five cats and they absolutely have no flea problem - despite being indoor/outdoor and living with my dog who does need flea treatment.

The rock I use is a tumbled amethyst I bought from ebay. The cats drink from a ceramic bowl. I remove the rock only to clean and refill the bowl. If you try this, give it time to work. Good luck!"

Posted By Francine (CA) on 03/12/2021

"Periodically put the stone outside in the sun to recharge."

Posted By Francine (CA) on 05/20/2022

"Have you left the stone outside when there is a full moon or in the sun to reactivate the stone periodically?"

Posted By TERRY (ON) on 07/07/2023

"You can buy something called lufenuron. This is the active ingredient in flea medication without the poison fillers. I get it from owndoc dot com. It's about 35 bucks canadian. It's a small bag of white powder. Put it in your pets food. They don't even notice it. About a teaspoon treats all my 5 cats when they eat. Same with the dog. That little bag does me for two years. One treatment or two tops. You won't get fleas in your house either. I've been using it for years."

Posted By Allysa Rapp (Wildomar, California ) on 06/28/2024

"Hi Terry, im interested in getting the product for fleas but not sure if I have the correct website. This would really help me with my indoor outdoor cat"

Posted By Pam E. (SW Calif.) on 05/01/2025

"Lufenuron isn't as safe as you seem to think it is .. .

Lufenuron — *toxicity, * Side Effects, Diseases and Environmental Impacts

https://naturalpedia.com/lufenuron-toxicity-side-effects-diseases-and-environmental-impacts.html

The *Danger* of Chitin Synthesis Inhibitors

https://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/danger-chitin-synthesis-inhibitors/

Posted By Tinker (Statesville nc) on 05/02/2025

"Been using amethyst stone in cats water bowl about 8 years. Cat is indoor and outdoor He has no fleas. Have 2 stones. While using 1 stone I put other stone on deck to recharge by sun and moon light. Cat lets me check his belly often and no sign of fleas"