Organic Remedies For Fleas On Dogs

 

Just face it fleas are not most people's animal they really irritate your skin, bite, and leave their eggs on your dogs fur.

There are several ways to kill fleas with home remedies. There are some good ways, some bad ways, and some in-between ways. Most of the time you will just come across harmful toxins that are good for killing fleas, even the products your vet recommends.

All common flea products: collars, sprays, spot-on, and powders are all toxic to us. Make sure to read the label if you don't believe me.

So what impact can this make on your dog?

The EPA has reported an immense increase in problems with dogs due to anti flea and tick products. These incidents have been reported as mild skin irritation to serious such as seizures or death.

Over 44,000 individual cases associated with registered spot-on flea products were reproted to the EPA in 2008

According to the EPA the following companies products represent about 80% of the reported adverse reactions.

Promeris, Frontline, RF, Zodiac, Farnam Companies, The Hartz Mountain Group, Sergeant's, Tradewinds.

Do not be fooled though it does not mean that other companies are safe there are just deemed less hazardous.

So what actions can you take to control fleas? Are there really any natural home remedies for killing fleas?

Yes there are. Naturopathic Physician, Research Scientist & Zoologist Sara Rooney has an excellent book "Heal Your Dog Naturally" recommends a many ways of natural remedies.

* The herbs pennyroyal, tansy or fleabane can be safely sprinkled on carpets and your dogs bedding.
* Brewer's yeast either combed into the fur or added into the food (about half a teaspoon per day until the situation is under control).
* Cider vinegar in the drinking water (1 tsp per pint of water), or in the food (half to one teaspoon depends on the dog's size).
* Aromatherapy oils cedarwood, eucalyptus, terebinth, lemon, rosemary. lavender and mint can be diluted in water and brushed or massaged into the fur.

Your dog will probably love you for massaging him/her regularly, creating a deeper bond.

I really hope this has helped and you can start implementing some of these techniques today.
Just face it fleas are not most people's animal they really irritate your skin, bite, and leave their eggs on your dogs fur.

There are several ways to kill fleas with home remedies. There are some good ways, some bad ways, and some in-between ways. Most of the time you will just come across harmful toxins that are good for killing fleas, even the products your vet recommends.

All common flea products: collars, sprays, spot-on, and powders are all toxic to us. Make sure to read the label if you don't believe me.

So what impact can this make on your dog?

The EPA has reported an immense increase in problems with dogs due to anti flea and tick products. These incidents have been reported as mild skin irritation to serious such as seizures or death.

Over 44,000 individual cases associated with registered spot-on flea products were reproted to the EPA in 2008

According to the EPA the following companies products represent about 80% of the reported adverse reactions.

Promeris, Frontline, RF, Zodiac, Farnam Companies, The Hartz Mountain Group, Sergeant's, Tradewinds.

Do not be fooled though it does not mean that other companies are safe there are just deemed less hazardous.

So what actions can you take to control fleas? Are there really any natural home remedies for killing fleas?

Yes there are. Naturopathic Physician, Research Scientist & Zoologist Sara Rooney has an excellent book "Heal Your Dog Naturally" recommends a many ways of natural remedies.

* The herbs pennyroyal, tansy or fleabane can be safely sprinkled on carpets and your dogs bedding.
* Brewer's yeast either combed into the fur or added into the food (about half a teaspoon per day until the situation is under control).
* Cider vinegar in the drinking water (1 tsp per pint of water), or in the food (half to one teaspoon depends on the dog's size).
* Aromatherapy oils cedarwood, eucalyptus, terebinth, lemon, rosemary. lavender and mint can be diluted in water and brushed or massaged into the fur.

Your dog will probably love you for massaging him/her regularly, creating a deeper bond.

I really hope this has helped and you can start implementing some of these techniques today.