I have found a white deer tick on my small dog. I have NEVER seen a tick on any of my animals before. I have another larger dog, and want to know what is good for keeping fleas and ticks at bay? I have heard of garlic, but can I use human type of garlic found in health food stores for the animals? Anything else?
2007-06-09 20:26:28 · 9 answers · asked by Gamma S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I just wouldn't bother with natural remedies. OK, they won't harm your animals (actually, garlic might - DEFINITELY don't be using any human supplements!) but they're just not effective.
If you're worried about 'chemicals' know that's is only the ones sold in stores that are potentially dangerous. Modern flea treatments, from vets, are completely safe, and they actually work which is nice. I recommend Frontline, it treats fleas and ticks. Revolution does not treat ticks.
Whatever else you do or don't do, please don't use human products of any kinds on animals!
Chalice
2007-06-10 01:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
garlic is in the onion family and can cause hemolytic anemia in dogs. Unless it has been specifically processed for dogs it isn't safe to give dogs garlic, especially on a regular basis. Even if it is processed for dogs there is no evidence that it repels pests.
there really aren't any natural repellents. You'll need a regular flea and tick preventitive. Even then it doens't mean you'll never see a flea or tick...it means that them biting your dog is a death sentence for them.
2007-06-10 16:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by blk_sheep_fl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a cheap and potent garlic supplement made for dogs:
http://springtimeinc.com/product/35/2
It comes in treat for so they love it and works really well. I live in Florida, where we have fleas, ticks and mosquitos in abundance and we have never had a problem!!
2007-06-10 03:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by Shanna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can push a quarter of a brewers yeast tablet in poochs wet food 3 or 4 times a week.this makes cat and dogs blood taste bitter to fleas etc and they hop off sharpish,its safe and is really good for a nice shiny coat too.
2007-06-10 08:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by forrestviv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see your vet and quit being cheap. The natural stuff can hurt your dog. Garlic can make dogs sick. It only works on vampires.
2007-06-10 08:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Besides the natural solutions already mentioned above, Revolution topical works great.
2007-06-10 05:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brewers yeast from the health food store, rub it on the dogs, don't worry when they lick it, it's healthy. Carpet dehydrator from a feed and tack store...use it on your carpeted areas.
2007-06-10 03:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by Stacey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
garlic
2007-06-10 09:58:17 · answer #8 · answered by betty_boop_bops_1961 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE!!!!
Insects need INSECTICIDES!!!!
NOT stupid "granny-tales"!
2007-06-10 07:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by yrdelusional 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋