Natural Treatment for Fleas

[Miss Poohs]

Vahri and Rufters are treated monthly with the Frontline Combo preparation, but recently I've noticed that it doesn't seem to be keeping the fleas at bay the way it used to.

They are usually flea free for about 2 weeks then by the 3rd week they are scratching and itchin' again.

The other thing being I'm not happy having my babies pumped full of drugs just to treat the fleas, is there a more natural approach.

I have heard of people putting garlic in the food, but I'm not sure how much, how often or if its effective.

Thanks for any advice.

Jx

[Helen]

I'm not very scientific,  I just add a little bit to his evening meals, probably about 1/4 of a clove when I remember.

this is quite good for info

hx

here's a thread for you - the second link on it goes into details on non chemical flea treatment 

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=60822.0

[Miss Poohs]

Thanks Helen - I'll have a wee read through those.

Jx

[Toni-UK]

Thanks Helen - I'll have a wee read through those.

Jx

There is no website to be found 

[Miss Poohs]

I'm getting the info up from the linkies Toni.

Jx

[Toni-UK]

I'm getting the info up from the linkies Toni.

Jx

I'm getting "The requested url cannot be found on this server" 

Must be stooopid AOL 

[eljaybee1956]

Try this...

1 +1/4 cup of Cottage Cheese
Vitamin E 1001 U
1/4 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Bacon Grease

Mix all the ingredients and to food daily.

Apparently, not only will it keep the fleas away, dogs will love the way its tastes.

[Nuffi]

Just remembered reading this article a while ago
http://www.twobitdog.com/DrFox/specialreport_Article.aspx?ID=c5b4f626-dd27-4b30-8b89-18b42269b5d3

(haven't tried any of it myself though)

[Eve]

Garlic tablets (non smelling) from H & B shop, it builds up an immunity in them.

[supergirl]

Came across this product which looks quite useful.  Neem oil pet shampoo which is said to repell insect/fleas etc.

http://www.mistral.ie/details.php?code=R4030

[Coco]

I know this isn't what you asked but do you know where they are picking the fleas up? I'm not an expert but mine only seem to have got fleas when they've mixed with other dogs/cats or have snuffled something dead with fleas. Perhaps if you could also identify a source that is treatable/avoidable you would be able to treat less.   

Just a thought 

[bluegirl]

I use garlic too, use 1 x crushed clove per dog once a week usually. I only use fresh garlic.

[Ali R]

I use brewers yeast mixed in with their dinner, they love it and we hardly ever get fleas. I use about a teaspoon a day, one of mine is allergic to garlic which is quite common. I think larger dogs are fine with garlic, including cockers, but for people with smaller breeds they can be over dosed quite easily. Has the same effect as chocolate, lots get away with eating a small amount but one or two react badly.