Getting Rid of Fleas Naturally

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We fought the battle of the fleas and the fleas lost! I spoke to a naturopath regarding fleas as we also did not like the idea of using chemicals on our dogs, 2 Newfoundland's. For a few reasons but mainly was we would not want the chemicals soaking into our skin, so why do that to them and the other is that both of the dog's live in the house. We were told to use brewers yeast that you can get at any nutrition center or anyplace that vitamins are sold. We give them each 2 brewers yeast tablets twice a day,they will take them plain even as they think it is a treat!

We started this 6 years ago and haven't had a single blood sucker around. I would know if there were as I am allergic to them and they love my blood, not a single bite in 6 years! and absolutely no scratching from the dogs either. Our dog weighs in at 200 lb. and gets 2 tablets twice a day, so for smaller dogs a single tablet is fine as it is a nutritional item not a chemical and you have to love that! It does take a little time, about a month but then home free and fleas are homeless!

Post by Beau D

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"The site www.aspca.org has a poison control list and garlic is on the list of things to avoid." By Persnickety Paula

I looked at the list on the ASPCA website and I guess you didn't realize that they also list flea products as a hazard to our pets as well. I would rather give my pet something natural then a chemical which could harm both of us in the long run.

Post by R13sWife

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I had a Dalmatian and I used garlic as a means to control fleas on him for over 12 years. Not once did I have a flea problem with him, nor did he ever have a problem taking garlic. Garlic is natural and can not hurt dogs. My vet is a strong advocate for using natural product for pets when ever you can as the chemicals we use on our pets can cross over to us as we pet, hug, or sit with them.

Now I have two new dogs, a one yr old dalmatian and a 4 month old black lab...we brought the lab home with fleas and didn't know it until both dogs had them. I gave them both garlic and within a week, the fleas were gone. Each dog receives 2000mg of garlic per day. I haven't had problems in 2 months. I also use the borax/salt mixture on our carpets.

Another reason I will not use any chemical version of flea control is that it doesn't always work (Frontline and Sentinel did not work on my sister's dog). Plus you end up paying a lot of money for something that may not work. She had to switch to garlic as well. The natural way does work, its cheap, and its safe for dogs and people to be around.

Post by R13sWife

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All you out there may want to check the deadly effects of those trusted highly harmful (to pets and their owners - that means "you"). Chemicals used in hartz, frontline and other major popular brands on the market. They are killing our pets and ruining our health at the same time.

Post By nancy (Guest Post)

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For the adult fleas, you could try an oil bath. My dog is experiencing her second round of fleas since living in San Diego and I asked my grams what to and she suggested an olive oil bath. My dog is a small dog which probably makes it easier, but I used about 6 fl. oz. of oil all over her and the fleas just drowned in it and fell out. Start from the head and work your way back so the fleas don't move to the face where it's really hard to pluck them off. Then you just shampoo the oil out and the fleas wash down the drain. Will be using frontline regularly now though.

Post by savvybanana

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I am using sergeant's nature's guardian on my 13 year old boxer. The smell is very strong at first but goes away after a few hours and is then very mild. He is doing great with it. We are also using the powder in our house. I have heard of using garlic mashed with mustard seed and put in gelatin capsules to expel worms (VERY effective) but I have never heard of it being used for daily flea treatment. I'll look into that one too.

Post by angelathey

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The site www.aspca.org has a poison control list and garlic is on the list of things to avoid. I would ask my vet before giving garlic to my dog. I use Frontline and find it works very well.

Post by Persnickety Paula

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garlic IS the way to go naturally-use fresh garlic diced in a food prosessor you can put a dab of oil into it to chop it to smaller pieces plus the oil will make for a nice shiney coat-you dont have to use a garlic supliment- use a garlic clove-mix it into the food

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I would imagine checking with the vet as to the amount of garlic might be a good idea.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1588&articleid=598

Herbs & vitamins

Brewer's yeast, thiamine, garlic, citronella, rosemary, and other herbs have been advocated as effective flea control substances. There have been no clinical trials to prove their effectiveness. This does not mean they may not work in some situations, but their reliability is questionable. As with citrus extracts, these 'natural' products are not without potential harm. Use them carefully.

The above paragraph is from the link, peteducation.com

I hope this is helpful!

Jennifer
Northern Virginia

Post by ILuvDobes

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Frontline is a good (expensive) product and works well.
How ever the lady's Vet Tech friend is mistaken about garlic .
I have two dogs, one of which is 14 years old. I had a lot of problems with fleas when I first got him. A friend suggested garlic - I thought no harm. I tried it.
I give my dogs one 5000mg softgel capsule a day. I put the capsule in a small amount of canned dog food, hamburger, a small dab of peanutbutter, etc,
I've used it for years now with great results. No fleas.
If I remember correctly it took about a week before enough got into their system to work.

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I found a new product that is all natural. It is Nature's Guardian by Sergeant's. I use it on my kitten and dog now. It works great! I love the idea that it is all natural and veternarian tested!
Good luck!
Cheryl
http://www.2ewenique.com

Post by hvnlyhills

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I have a little dog and i use household salt i sprinkle it all over the house and let it sit for a week or more fleas dont like salt and my dog lays on the carpet and i may see one and then its gone and u dont feel it on your feet and all u do is vac the carpet and redo it i find it works real good

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I would check with the Vet. I treat mine with Frontline (all year) and have never had a problem.

A friend who is a Vet Tech told me garlic does not eliminate fleas and therefore the pet is still in threat of anemia, etc. from the loss of blood.

Please check with your doctor, and add any "home remedies" he or she feels might be effective outdoors/indoors in addition to the Advantage or Frontline.

Jennifer
Northern Virginia

Post by ILuvDobes

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You may want to begin by getting rid of them outside your home or you will just continue to carry them into your pets. One way to get rid of them outside is to install a Purple Martin bird house. Purple martins will eat the fleas, thus keeping the outdoors flea free. They get rid of the ones indoors.

Post by villageanne@iwon.com

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someone told me years ago to sprinkle the pet (or area) with baking soda. Supposedly the flea mom will roll her eggs over & they then get covered in baking soda & they get suffocated

Post by melody_yesterday

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Assuming you have pets, please consider Frontline. The fleas are coming from the pets. Treat the pets and it interupts the flea lifecycle.

Post by aardvark

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Borax....and salt. My dog came home with a couple, and our neighboors had infestations. I immediately got the frontline and purchased two containers of the "flea powder" and used them upstairs, the downstairs we used borax. That was on July 18, and we have not had any sightings or incidents yet! We did it at night while the kids /dog were sleeping, and sprinkled it on, rubbed it in with the broom and sit for at least 8 hours. THen vacuum daily (and change your bag after each!) I don't know if we had more or not, as I can't stand parasitic insects in my house! I had to go on the offensive!

Post by camo_angels

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Ive heard and read . A garlic tablet bought in the vitamin isle at walmart will do it. I would say 1 tablet per 40 lbs.
edie

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