Will Apple Cider Vinegar Kill Fleas on Kittens?

You can use apple cider vinegar (ACV) on kittens in the following ways:

1. Make sure you are using organic, unpasteurized (raw), unfiltered, and naturally fermented ACV.
2. Never use concentrated ACV on your kittens, as it may irritate their skin. Mix ACV with water in a 2:1 ratio and spray it on your kitten’s coat.
3. Adding in drinking water:
   • Concentrated ACV may cause diarrhea or vomiting in kittens. However, adding ACV to your kitten’s drinking water may help create an acidic environment in their urinary system that would kill harmful bacteria. It may be a good remedy for bladder infection. Add one teaspoon of ACV to about one cup of your kitten’s and mother cat’s drinking water.
   • Dip the kitten’s paw into the mixture and allow them to lick.
4. Adding in food:
   • To treat breastfed kittens, one must treat their mother as well for fleas. Add ACV to your cat’s food.
   • Add one-fourth teaspoon of ACV in one teaspoon of chicken broth and one can of wet cat food or tuna water.
5. Topical application:
   • Apply diluted ACV to kittens topically to kill fleas and other parasites.
   • This mixture can also clean their skin. It can be abrasive for sensitive kitten skin. Therefore, be sure it’s not harming them.
   • Put some drops of lukewarm water and ACV mixture in your kitten’s ears and hold their head on one side to drain it.
   • You can dip a comb in diluted ACV and brush the flea out. If your pet has an open wound, avoid spraying on it.
6. ACV rub: Dilute ACV with water and apply with a paper towel on your kitten’s skin and fur. It is okay if they lick it off. Cats can ingest diluted ACV without any harm.
7. Because kittens are always with their mother, transmission of fleas is possible; therefore, treating the mother cat is equally important.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has enzymes and important vitamins and minerals for cats. Therefore, it can be a powerful holistic healing tool. The benefits of ACV for your kittens are as follows:

• Boosts the cat’s immunity
• Improves skin and coat health by treating dander, itching, and fleas
• Cures urinary tract infections
• Promotes your cat’s digestion
• Repels parasite naturally
• Helps with bladder and kidney stones, metabolism, and yeast infection
• No risk of over-medication

Cats dislike apple cider vinegar (ACV) because of its smell. If ingested in undiluted form, some cats may have diarrhea and vomiting. A non-diluted version of ACV can be abrasive to a kitten’s tender skin. Some cats may have allergies to ACV, which may lead to itching and rashes. Consult a veterinarian in this case.