Giving pets garlic is it good in preventing fleas and ticks on them?

Answer 1

i personally give it to mine daily. The reason it prevents fleas is because, although you can't smell it, a flea being so close to the skin can't stand the smell or taste when they bite and leave as quick as they arrive. not only that but they also give your babies such a beautiful coat of fur...

Answer 2

Hi there...actually garlic causes to damage red blood cells and cause anemia in pet animals and should be avoided. This is more dangerous in cats than dogs, but still toxic over time.

Here's an educational website which list of all the ingredients which are toxic to pet animals and why (including garlic): http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1276&articleid=1029

Flea and tick prevention ideally is best managed with veterinary approved products such as Frontline, Advantage and/or Revolution. Most over the counter (OTC) flea prevention products can be toxic and fatal. Here's a website more on the OTC flea products: http://www.hartzvictims.org/index.php

Answer 3

No, it isn't good. Fleas are not your regular insect that are warded off by any old herb, they're tough and they need killing! They also have a complex lifecycle - garlic is not going to kill unhatched eggs, or larvae.

I suggest you get some Frontline, Revolution or Advantage from a vets if you're actually interested in preventing fleas.

Chalice

Answer 4

My animals get garlic in there food, i also use a spot on treatment for fleas and ticks

Answer 5

I give my horse garlic supplements for the flies...dunno if it works though. Give it a try, I bet it would work for fleas.

Answer 6

Yes, that's true. It works for fleas, anyway. Don't know about ticks. Put it in their food fresh, sautees, or give it to them in tablets.

Answer 7

i have no idea although it sounds wierd

Answer 8

yes but it makes them fart.