has anyone out there found a natural solution that works for repelling fleas from thier dog or cat? I have heard that garlic and brewers yeast are natural repellents. Also, there are many different natural essential oil sprays that contain oils such as citronella, eucalyptus etc... is there anyone that has found a natural product that works, as I am searching for one. Thanks!
2007-04-01 08:29:38 · 10 answers · asked by Shell1 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Eucalyptus and hot water work very well as does the special organic soaps like Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap. Try those two, they worked wonders on my dog.
2007-04-01 08:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by Golfer9000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there isn't any that is going to completely solve your flea problem. Get some frontline or advantix. They are in no way harmful to your pet even if ingested and will repel the fleas up to a month. If you decide to try it or have tried it and still see a flea or two its completely normal. The fleas have to get on your pet before they can die but they should be smaller and only a very few should be seen. Consider treating your yard also if your dog goes outside alot with some Over and Out ant killer. It has the same active ingredient as frontline. It can be bought at home depot.
2007-04-01 08:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by dawggurl47 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why mess around with 'natural' products that are in no way as effective?
Get some Frontline or Stronghold from your vet. You could end up spending loads on other stuff when this will fix it right away. Don't let it be a question of money because you get what you pay for! And a note - petshop products don't work, they're a waste of money.
Chalice
2007-04-01 08:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is and more! Go to petmedicinechest.com
Worm out is very good. I start using it two years ago. Fleas and ticks stay away for ever. This product can even be used to prevent heartworm. The natural remedies can safe your dogs life.
2007-04-01 09:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mary E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a flea problem, I wouldn't mess around with experimenting with natural solutions. Pick up some Frontline - it works great!!! Fleas can get out of control FAST!
2007-04-01 08:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by kjm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fleas are a major pest. There are various species of fleas - cat fleas, dog fleas, rat fleas and rabbit fleas.
You can get rid of them by the safest and cheapest methods like boric acid.
2007-04-03 05:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garlic helps, but you have to get enough in their blood. The best way is to eliminate the flea's from the dogs living area.
2007-04-01 08:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dell P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is Diatomaceous Earth
http://www.critterchat.net/diearth.htm
Here are other products:
http://search.onlynaturalpet.com/search.aspx?searchterms=Fleas-Ticks
2007-04-01 08:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by DB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well beer and f ag smoke doesn't work because I'm positively hopping with them.
2007-04-01 08:33:03 · answer #9 · answered by itchy.crack i 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boric acid is supposed to be good.
-w-
2007-04-01 08:36:47 · answer #10 · answered by waia2000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋