Natural Flea Control...

[catstamm]

Very interesting and great explaination... Awesome article ...also mentions the dangers of chemical flea control
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/1985-05-01/Natural-Flea-Control.aspx

[Travmakar]

Thanks great article!

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Great article.

[DoxieJoy]

It is time to reorder Advantage Flea Control for my doggies. I have always used this product with good results. They have never had any fleas. But I am wondering what other options I have that would be better for them. I would be interested to know what the members of this board have found to be effective and safer than Advantage?

[doxierock]

I've been using Braggs Natural Unpasturized, Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinager (sp) in my boys water and it has been wonderful! A teaspoon in their bowls keeps fleas and ticks at bay. It's worked for me for about 3 years without an issue. Just a thought, something to try.

Best of Luck,

Amy, Sydney, and Dexy "The Dynamic Doxie Duo"

[ddpmkrupa]

I've been using Braggs Natural Unpasturized, Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinager (sp) in my boys water and it has been wonderful! A teaspoon in their bowls keeps fleas and ticks at bay. It's worked for me for about 3 years without an issue. Just a thought, something to try.

Best of Luck,

Amy, Sydney, and Dexy "The Dynamic Doxie Duo"

Where did you find out about using vinegar? I like that! :happy030:

Thanks for another great article Cat! :thanx:

[ddpmkrupa]

I just found this link.

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Ten-Good-Reasons-to-Give-Your-Pet-Apple-Cider-Vinegar.30311

[doxierock]

I wish I could remember where I read about it. I think it may have been on Dogster and then I went and researched it and figured, it couldn't hurt and it has really been a success. Especially since I live in PA and there are lots of fleas and ticks and I haven't had a problem at all. I'm one of those people that like to try more "natural" remedies before going chemically. I give my boys baths about once a week/2 weeks and I haven't found a flea yet. Best of luck to you.

The vinager has to be unpasterized or unfiltered and can be found in the natural foods section of a grocery store or a health food store.

[7-Ups]

Very interesting. Better than chemicals and around here this year, the fleas are bad.

[catstamm]

I just found this link.

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Ten-Good-Reasons-to-Give-Your-Pet-Apple-Cider-Vinegar.30311
WOW awesome, Thank you !

[Swampy]

I have always had good luck with Garlic and brewers yeast pills. Helps coat too, but the flies and flees don't like the smell and I have yet been able to smell it on them.