Shoshana Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have a three & 1/2 month old puppy & I haven't done anything yet about flea control. At our 12 week visit the vet gave me a sample of Frontline Plus - one of those pipetts you squeeze onto your dog's skin between shoulderblades. The vet wants me to administer this every couple of weeks. After reading safety instructions for the pesticide - which warns that it will irritate eyes & skin & to wash hands immediately - I couldn't bring myself to use it. My understanding is that anything vets will recommend for flea control is one kind of poison or another. I've read the pinned thread: "What your vet said about fleas" - now I'd like to start a thread about natural flea control. Apart from Erny's lemon & rosemary concoction are there any other experiences with natural flea control? Anybody? Somebody? Pleeeeese?! I've heard that if you feed your dog natural, preservative free diet, include right supplements, provide all around healthy lifestyle - you don't need any flea controlling chemicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I havent used it myself but am considering it. The thing that is becoming popular for flea & worm control is FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth, from the health food shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 My experiences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoshana Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thank you Cavandra & DeltaCharlie - it's so encouraging that there are alternatives. I'd just like to add that in my opinion Delta managed to stay flea free although she was around infested dogs because she is healthy - with good imunity - and not because "fleas are attracted to the preservatives in processed food". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I am quite tempted to try this for my little one...neem powder. Seems to be the safest around now. http://www.neemaus.com.au/shop/index.php?t...product_id=1722 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoshana Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Sorry, the link didn't work for me Cashew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Sorry, the link didn't work for me Cashew. Hi Shoshana, I am not too sure why the link didn't work :D . In any case, the website is http://www.neemaus.com.au/shop/index.php I am also seeking natural alternatives for my dog. So far, I think such powders are easiest to administer without any sticky feeling from sprays.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMolly Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 ooops relied while i was in the link... I have just started to add apple cider vingar to my girls water and will contuine to do so for the next two weeks to see if that makes a difference to my flea trouble... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I dont use anything and barely have had fleas. We took the cat to a cat show recently and he came back with a whopping dose of fleas! Capstar tablet for the cat Frontline plus for everyone havnt seen a flea since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Neem oil is good if you can handle the smell, it is a strange fragrance...........also as with most essential oils you have to be careful around pregnant biches,as many can cause abortion ...... Lemon juice & water in a spray bottle will kill fleas also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AML Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I've heard that a few eucalyptus drops added to water and sprayed on carpets and added to the washing of bedding etc, works with fleas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Lemon juice & water in a spray bottle will kill fleas also. I second the lemon juice and water. Also this is very good and is natural. Pestrol Regular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 i use garlic powder and haven't had a problem with fleas for 4 years. 1 teaspoon for adult dogs or 1/2 teaspoon for pups twice a week mixed with their food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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