Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 I need some doggie help. A little background- My old dog has been in the house with us for about 12 years now. He is larger and has developed arthritis, so I don't like lifting him in and out of the tub for baths. Problem- Recently I did away with Flea Collars, Dips and Frontline, to look for more natural remedies so we don't have chemical residue all over the house from his flea repellent( if you have ever used Frontline, you'll know what I'm talking about!) I have sprinkled Borax on the carpets,picked the fleas off of him, but he is still carrying the little buggers! Is there something I can put on him or feed him to eliminate these fleas? Thank you so much! Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 you can sprinkle brewer's yeast on him, rub it in, and feed it to him sprinkled on his food. And it works miracles! Flo - michelle Is there something I can put on him or feed him to eliminate these fleas?Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Well, that sounds easy enough. Thanks! Michelle herbal remedies , " Flo " <fgarig@b...> wrote: > you can sprinkle brewer's yeast on him, rub it in, and feed it to him sprinkled on his food. And it works miracles! > > Flo > - > michelle > Is there something I can > put on him or feed him to eliminate these fleas? > Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 This is what I do for fleas and this is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for us. We shake IODIZED SALT on the dog and into the carpets or wherever he lays. We let it sit for about 3 days. The fleas eat this and it kills them. We vacuum it up after three days and dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag. We reapply the IODIZED SALT about a week later and repeat the process (to take care of the hatching eggs). We have NEVER had to use bug bombs, sprays or collars on our dog. After a while, some salt will imbed into the carpet and the pad underneath it. This will work as a constant repellent against fleas. Try it, it works! the Tarotlaydee )0( herbal remedies , " michelle " <growgirl1> wrote: > > > I need some doggie help. > > A little background- My old dog has been in the house with us for > about 12 years now. He is larger and has developed arthritis, so I > don't like lifting him in and out of the tub for baths. > > Problem- Recently I did away with Flea Collars, Dips and Frontline, > to look for more natural remedies so we don't have chemical residue > all over the house from his flea repellent( if you have ever used > Frontline, you'll know what I'm talking about!) > I have sprinkled Borax on the carpets,picked the fleas off of him, > but he is still carrying the little buggers! Is there something I can > put on him or feed him to eliminate these fleas? > Thank you so much! > > Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Sounds wonderful but does it not draw moisture? Gloria in AR."The Tarotlaydee )0(" <Tarotlaydee wrote: This is what I do for fleas and this is the ONLY thing that has everworked for us.We shake IODIZED SALT on the dog and into the carpets or wherever he lays.We let it sit for about 3 days. The fleas eat this and it kills them.We vacuum it up after three days and dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag.We reapply the IODIZED SALT about a week later and repeat the process(to take care of the hatching eggs).We have NEVER had to use bug bombs, sprays or collars on our dog.After a while, some salt will imbed into the carpet and the padunderneath it. This will work as a constant repellent against fleas.Try it, it works!the Tarotlaydee )0( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Coming late into this discussion as I've been out of town for the past week, but a raw diet will not only discourage the fleas (Cedar is almost 4yo and I've never seen a flea on her, been raw fed from 7wo) but will also greatly improve his health and minimize his arthritis, if not heal it altogether. Beneficial nematodes sprayed in the yard where he hangs out will also help, as they eat flea larvae. So there won't be any fleas to deal with in the first place. I've not had to use them with Cedar, but we used them with our last dog (before we found the benefits of feeding raw) and they worked wonderfully. Also, you know not to give this old guy any more vaccinations, don't you?? Sharyn & Cedar the Golden nudge St. Cassie (at the Bridge, 1988-2000) herbal remedies , " michelle " <growgirl1> wrote: > A little background- My old dog has been in the house with us for > about 12 years now. He is larger and has developed arthritis, so I > don't like lifting him in and out of the tub for baths. > > Is there something I can put on him or feed him to > eliminate these fleas? -- Version: 7.0.290 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release 12/3/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 To keep fleas away.... use garlic. If you can get the dog to eat fresh garlic, that's best.....if not, try mixing garlic powder into the dog's food. If all else fails, give the dog 1 garlic capsule each day. It gives the dog's skin a peculiar smell to the fleas, and they will move out! We've done this for years, and haven't had a problem with fleas. Our dogs have always been indoor dogs, but they are house broken, and tend to play outside when it's nice out. Still, nary a flea have we seen! Hope this helps! Candy in Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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