It might keep some insects away, but there is no evidence that it actually works for these other conditions. There are also much better and safer options for insect repellants. Neem oil is a vegetable oil that is extracted from the neem tree Azadirachta indica which is native to parts of India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
The tree is now cultivated in tropical areas around the world. The oil is typically cold-pressed from the plant, resulting in a potent oil that can be brown, red or yellow. Neem oil is usually extracted from the seeds of the tree, although various traditional medicines and ayurvedic practices also use other parts of the plant. Neem oil is mostly used topically, and must be diluted before use.
On its own it is far too potent, and can cause side effects if applied directly to the skin. For pet applications, neem oil is sold in diluted mixtures, sprays, shampoos, and less frequently as pure oil. Triterpenes are a group of compounds found in plant gums and resins — two of the triterpenes in neem oil which repel insects are azadirachtin and nimbin. Azadirachtin is a powerful natural insecticide, while nimbin has documented anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Although neem oil appears to be effective in repelling many biting insects, veterinarians typically recommend using it in with other insect repellants. Since biting insects often carry disease, most experts recommend using traditional preventatives that are proven to be effective at countering these pests. Neem oil can be used in conjunction with these established treatments, but typically should not be used on its own.
Other potential benefits of neem oil that are not well supported by evidence include the treatment of itchy skin, ringworm, skin irritation, hot spots and mange. To sum up: neem oil appears effective as an insect repellant, although it should be used in conjunction with other traditional treatments. This means that neem oil is likely NOT toxic to cats, although no peer-reviewed studies have fully evaluated its safety in felines. When used topically and in properly diluted concentrations, neem oil is typically safe for cats.
However some vets even have reservations about this, as we shall see. No studies have looked at the use of neem oil as an oral remedy, so safety statistics are unknown.
For topical use, neem should always be diluted. If you have pure neem oil, it should always be diluted with another carrier oil, such as coconut or olive oil.
Undiluted neem oil should never be applied directly to your cat as it can potentially irritate the skin. Because of the lack of studies, some veterinarians caution against using neem oil for cats even topically — particularly because of how often cats self-groom.
Additionally, oral use of neem oil has not been studied, and because of their grooming habits, cats are likely to ingest anything applied to their skin. Neem oil should only be used topically, and only with the guidance and advice of a licensed veterinarian. Many people use neem oil for fleas on cats. The products should include usage instructions, which can be used as guidelines. Tea tree oil may sometimes to be used to mask the strong smell of Neem oil however tea tree oil is not safe for cats.
Always read the list of ingredients to ensure that tea tree oil is not listed. The products below contain Neem oil and have been specially formulated for pets and to give relief from fleas. The oil from a Neem tree promotes a healthy coat and its anti bacterial properties means that it helps to heal any wounds on pets including insect bites.
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When fleas are detected give the cat a shampoo. Lather and massage into the coat from head to tail. Let it sit for up to 5 minutes if possible. Some kitty distracting may be necessary. Rinse thoroughly. Brush when the coat is dry and spray with Neem Protect Spray.
Neem oil is also an anti-fungal substance making it a highly sought after product especially to heal fungal infections on animals. Neem oil has proven to be really helpful for treating horses during the warm seasons by using it as a preventative measure against swarms of ticks, mites and mosquitoes which like to make life miserable for grazing horses. A few drops applied onto the mane and tail delivers instant soothing relief for any horse suffering from summer itch.
Neem oil also serves as a natural pain reliever for horses who are bothered by the itchy bites by applying the substance onto open cuts and sores, so if your horse has been trying to rub themselves and have broken the skin, you can apply the oil straight onto the open area. With neem oil having natural sterilization and antiseptic qualities, the substance will clean the wound, put bleeding to a halt, protect against infection and promote the healing process.
Ingestion is not a problem since the shampoo is rinsed out. You don't need to worry about neem oil traces. They do no harm. The smell left behind is enough to discourage fleas. If used at low concentrations, neem sprays are fine, too. If it is safe for you to spray or bathe your water hating cat is of course a different question Neem leaf is the preferred part of the neem tree in Ayurvedic medicine for treating any skin disorders.
Neem leaf is totally safe, even if ingested in large quantities.
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