Because why? Flea meds/treatments are not prohibitively expensive. Besides it seems questionable at best (cruel at worst) to bathe a creature which licks itself to stay clean in fucking SPICES.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

It's turmeric, not chili powder.

But yeah, it's still dumb unless the turmeric is a lot cheaper than proper flea medicine.

[–] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 4 points 2 days ago

I will say the good flea medicine is actually fairly expensive

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 days ago

I imagine, they wash the spices out with water afterwards. I doubt the discolored hair taste of anything.

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago

Because why?

Risk of seizures - https://www.petcarerx.com/article/tick-and-flea-medicine-poisoning-in-cats/4602