NEEM Oil and its Use

[lyles]

I haven't used the topical steroids prescribed to my doctor because my ferrets have always known to try to lick it all off.  I wanted to find a natural substitute but Tea Tree Oil is toxic.  Then I come across Neem Oil, which found out is also used for my condition.  From what I searched it looks not only safe for cats, but has been used as an old remedy for fleas on pets.  General rule if it's safe for cats then it's safe for ferrets, but I want to know from you all if this is a safe alternative.

I found some 100% cold press oil and applied it to my legs, the ferrets tried to lick it some but became disinteresed, which is good, but still would like to know if it's safe.

I also been fighting fleas here, it's not bad (only finding 1 flea on them at a time) but after months of using Revolution they are still not gone.  If NEEM is safe could I dilute some in a sprayer and use on them safely?  That would be a bonus.

[Sherry]

For the fleas I would switch to advantage multi. They can actually become resistant.
What I have been reading about neem is that essential oils are often used in it to cover the smell of the neem,(it should smell like garlic or sulpher), in particular tea tree. By itself it shouldnt hurt as it is an expressed oil.

[abbeytheferret6]

I am one of those who lean on the cautious side. In wiki under toxicity---I think under that heading is some effects, and I think it is banned in the UK if used in pesticides.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neem_oil

[Sherry]

Those actually list formulations made with the neem oil. Meaning it isn't pure, but has other chemicals added.

[lyles]

Thank you! In the description it just says cold pressed so should be good!
It actually smells like old coffee too me, dunno might be the sinuses.