I tried many flea control systems including Advantage and he still has fleas. I am thinking of trying some garlic as natural repellant. How much per meal can I feed him? One clove seems too much for a small breed puppy. Also I welcome all suggestions for flea control ideas.
2007-10-19 05:58:26 · 7 answers · asked by janet899 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Don't use garlic. It does nothing to the fleas. It can cause your dog to become anemic, just like onions can. And it will give your dog garlic breath. I would keep using advantage or frontline and treat your house for the fleas. Flea eggs can live in carpets for many months. An insecticide with an insect growth regulator will keep the fleas from growing into adults and reproducing.
2007-10-19 06:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, one clove is too much. Garlic can be toxic to dogs remember. Personally I wouldn't, but if you must, phone a vets to see what they think would be a safe amount, they can get in touch with poison control if necessary to find out.
Controlling a flea problem can be more complicated than just slapping Advantage on every month, but you started right - don't turn to garlic! Just observe these points:
1) The Advantage MUST get on the dog's skin, not fur
2) You always have to spray the house as well, because this is where most of the fleas are living - you may have to treat the house more than once, and don't use anything from a pet store.
3) If you get your Advantage online, be aware of the likelihood of it not being the genuine product.
4) If you bath the dog within 48 hours before or after applying the Advantage, the Advantage won't work.
Chalice
2007-10-19 10:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't use garlic.
The dog still has fleas in spite of your using a flea control product, because the environment is still infected with fleas. They are probably in your carpets, curtains, etc. You have to cure the whole house and yard, not just the dog. It's a pain in the ***, but it's the only way.
2007-10-19 06:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by thoven1190 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Garlic is not a good choice. You probably need to treat your home and yard as well as Advantage the dog. Ask your vet for flea treatment products for your house and the yard. Do not add more product on the dog. Advantage is enough; it's toxic due to too much product.
2007-10-19 06:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
garlic is bad for dogs. instead take him to the vet and see what he has to say. plus try getting him a flea collar and giving him a bath with flea shampoo once a week or so.
2007-10-19 07:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jesus_lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline Plus once a month is the best I have found for my dogs (5), and inbetween the monthly application.. I buy the frontline spray and use it on their bellies and legs, once a week. I havent had any bad reactions nor do my pets have fleas or ticks.
2007-10-19 06:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by L D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His breath will knock you out for days. Try putting vinegar in his drinking water.
2007-10-19 06:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋