Natural flea and tick control; New critter oil or Gardian Natural;

Question
I believe I have developed an allergy to the spot on flea control I've been using on my dog. There's no way for the allergist to test this, so I'm going to stop using the products. I live in Georgia and need viable alternatives. I've heard about using apple cider vinegar, brewers yeast and a lemon rinse. I am considering using Dr. Bronner's citrus liquid soap to bathe them. Do you have suggestions about the most effective method? The dogs are mainly indoor, only going outside when I'm home and never for more than 30 minutes at a time (my terrier will dig up the yard if left unattended!).

Thank you!
Kelle

Answer

Pet Nurse Marie's Flea Hi Kelle- YOU have come to the Right Person for Natural options in flea and tick control.  The Spot Treatments, ( most of them) are poison to us and the animals.  But, the BIG drug company is making a Fortune !!! OUR pets and Ourselves may suffer or WILL suffer in the future.
Here is my Flea and Tick Natural Kit...
YOU can use all or some of the optons....

1.  Critter oil / WONDERFUL and SAFEEEEEEEEEE
http://www.critteroil.com/index.htm

OR

2.    BEST Yet Cedar oil  ( For CATS and DOGS)
        ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS
CEDAR OIL FORMULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF FLEAS, TICKS, MITES, LICE, MANGE AND EAR MITES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ELIMINATE DANGEROUS SPOT DROP TREATMENTS OF YOUR PETS AND EXPENSIVE CHEMICAL PRESCRIPTIONS THAT PROVIDE ZERO RESULTS
http://www.cedarcidestore.com/ANIMALHEALTH.html

3. NuVET Nutritional Program ~~~~
~~~ For dogs and cats...
Everyone needs one or two NuVET Wafers per day - Keeps the bugs away and also Keeps your baby safe and Healthy...

KEEPS the VET away, too!!!

MOST dogs only need 1 NuVET wafer or 1 teaspoon of NuVET Powder per day.
NuVET is sold by Holistic Vet Offices and the manufacturer..
Go to :  http://www.nuvet.com/81098
Ask for at least a 60 count bottle of the NuVET Plus at 39.00
Also, mention discount code 81098 and get your 15% Off Program.
Call 1-800-474-7044 and Discount code 81098 **TELL them PET Nurse Marie sent you ...

4.  D.E.  ( From the EARTH)
***  Diatomaceous earth (DE) works, and it's non-toxic not only to your dogs, but birds and other animals that pass through your back yard.

About D. Earth:

Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring substances made up of crushed fossils of freshwater organisms or marine life. Insects like the fleas have a waxy coat which helps to prevent water loss through the body surface. What the diatomaceous earth does is that it slices through the coat of the fleas and as such causing dehydration and eventually causes death of the fleas, larvae and eggs.

DE is inactive in presence of water, it's more suited for use on dry walks, dry decks, dry patios, dry lawns. Outdoor flea treatment should focus on areas where your pets rest, sleep, and runs, such as doghouse and kennel areas, under decks, along fences and next to the foundation.  Use natural grade rather than pool grade diatomacious earth.  Natural Grade for pets.........
It is seldom necessary to treat the entire yard or open areas exposed to full sun. Simply sprinkle the Diatomaceous (DE) powder onto these areas.  
PLEASE NOTE****
If it rains, you will need to re-apply the D. Earth to your yard.

You can also use D.E. on your pets/ just avoid the face/ eyes...
NON toxic and very safe...( get a salt shaker or powder shaker...)

GARLIC/ In the NuVET - VERY small amounts do help!!
Also, give a NuVET wafer per day to your dogs...NUVET has a trace amount of Garlic in them...PLUS loads of other supplements that Keep the Fleas away...

Fleas hate the taste of a Healthy pet's blood... They JUMP right off.
If you have D.E powder they may not jump on at all.

CATS can use D.E., too!

As for the cats, you can use D.E for them too...
Just dust them 1 x per day with the D.E. powder.
Make sure you get the PURE and Plain D. Earth.
CATS have a NuVET formula too!!
Cats also can benefit from some NuVET feline powder, too.



Ok, I have given you some very good options - you will need to use One of the top 2 and then a NuVET -
Or you can try the D.Earth and the NuVET.
HOUSE dogs and CATS may be able to get away with the D.Earth powder and one NuVET per day...

KEEP me posted.
This will be so much safer for your pets...

Marie Peppers LPN MA
Ask the Pet Nurse
mtnmom@gci.net

NEED Help - Don't know what to choose????
Write to me at my private e-mail  ( mtnmom@gci.net)
I will try to direct you.