In the last posting we discussed the chemical application of flea and tick products on your pet. Today’s post covers natural methods to control the parasites.
Natural Ways to Control Fleas and Ticks
In your search to discover ways to help your pets through the flea and tick season, there are natural remedies that are worth investigating.
Natural pet stores, such as Only Natural Pet Store offer many natural products for your consideration. Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats lists several tips to help control both fleas and ticks.
Flea Control
The secret to flea control is cleanliness for your pet, her sleeping area and your home. Thorough cleaning interrupts the fleas’ life cycles.
- At the beginning of flea season have your carpets steam cleaned
- Weekly vacuuming the floors and furniture picks up flea eggs, larvae and pupae
- Weekly launder your pet’s bedding in hot, soapy water
- Regular baths with a natural flea control shampoo
- Comb your pet using a flea comb
- Use an herbal flea powder and/or flea collar
- Add 1-2 Tbsp (depending on size) of nutritional or brewer’s yeast to your pet’s diet
- Add 1/4 to 1 minced or grated raw garlic clove to your pet’s diet
Tick Control
- Groom your pet regularly and dust her coat with an herbal flea/tick repellent, working it into the hair and skin
- Should you find a tick, grasp the tick close to the skin, pull slowly then twist and pull. Make sure you remove the head also
If your pet has dozens or hundreds of ticks, you will need to consider using a chemical product to control them.
Come back tomorrow and hear about flea and tick prevention from their point of view.
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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Years ago we used a product called At Last Product, for the control of fleas in our bird dogs… it was wonderful. but we have lost track of where we ordered this at. it was a liquid and had sulfur in it.. we would sprinkle it on the dogs food and no more fleas. Does anyone have a clue where we could buy this product again?
Thanks
Betty
Hi Betty, I’ve never heard of that product. Have you googled it or checked with your vet? Keep us posted with what you find out.
Thanks for stopping by,
Harmony,
Janet