Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS and CATS

May 18, 2007

This is a truly natural way to control flies and fleas on our

pets... It is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE! I was stunned! Try it for

yourself!

Fleas can get the best of us and our furfriends. I almost killed my

cat with Flea Drops. Here's a few good cuts from pages I got off the

internet for safe alternatives.

No More Fleas! I'm of the belief that if I won't use it on myself I

won't use it on my cat. I had a flea problem once with my seven

cats. My solution was to rinse with lemon juice and water in equal

amounts. Buy the concentrated RealLemon juice. During flea season,

do this once a month.

Citrus is a natural flea deterrent. Pour a cup of boiling water over

a sliced lemon. Include the lemon skin, scored to release more

citrus oil. Let this mixture soak overnight, and sponge on your pet

to kill fleas instantly. - THIS METHOD IS OUR FAVORITE!

Organic Flea Spray: Use a citrus dip as an effective organic flea

repellent. Citrus peels contain natural chemicals, d-limonen and

linalool, which both kill and repel fleas. Add the grated/chopped

peel of one lemon to a pint of boiled water and steep the mixture

for 24 hours. Sponge the strained liquid onto the pet's coat and let

it dry.

HAPPY SUMMER.....

May 19, 2007

Thank you for this. I am going to buy some lemons and try it. That flea stuff

from the vet is also very expensive and I hate put poison on my dogs but Shadow

is extremely allergic to fleas. He thanks you, too! =o)

Tamara

>Milli <mendomilli

>May 18, 2007 11:03 AM

>

> Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS and

CATS

>

>This is a truly natural way to control flies and fleas on our

>pets... It is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE! I was stunned! Try it for

>yourself!

>

> Fleas can get the best of us and our furfriends. I almost killed my

>cat with Flea Drops. Here's a few good cuts from pages I got off the

>internet for safe alternatives.

>

>No More Fleas! I'm of the belief that if I won't use it on myself I

>won't use it on my cat. I had a flea problem once with my seven

>cats. My solution was to rinse with lemon juice and water in equal

>amounts. Buy the concentrated RealLemon juice. During flea season,

>do this once a month.

>

>Citrus is a natural flea deterrent. Pour a cup of boiling water over

>a sliced lemon. Include the lemon skin, scored to release more

>citrus oil. Let this mixture soak overnight, and sponge on your pet

>to kill fleas instantly. - THIS METHOD IS OUR FAVORITE!

>

>Organic Flea Spray: Use a citrus dip as an effective organic flea

>repellent. Citrus peels contain natural chemicals, d-limonen and

>linalool, which both kill and repel fleas. Add the grated/chopped

>peel of one lemon to a pint of boiled water and steep the mixture

>for 24 hours. Sponge the strained liquid onto the pet's coat and let

>it dry.

>

>HAPPY SUMMER.....

>

May 20, 2007

I thank you so much too!! Any ideas that do not

involve chemicals I love!!! I so hate using any

poison on anything..especially my dog because I know

the next thing my children will be touching her!!

I dont even let my kids pet other dogs, for fear that

they have the chemicals from the vet on. I just love

that...they can be touched in half an hour....I mean,

where on earth does it go and what makes it safe in

half an hour???? I think that people need to think!!

-Sue M.

--- *~Tamara~* <tamara534 wrote:

> Thank you for this. I am going to buy some lemons

> and try it. That flea stuff from the vet is also

> very expensive and I hate put poison on my dogs but

> Shadow is extremely allergic to fleas. He thanks

> you, too! =o)

>

> Tamara

>

> >Milli <mendomilli

> >May 18, 2007 11:03 AM

> >

> > Off Topic-Natural

> FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS and CATS

> >

> >This is a truly natural way to control flies and

> fleas on our

> >pets... It is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE! I was stunned!

> Try it for

> >yourself!

> >

> > Fleas can get the best of us and our furfriends. I

> almost killed my

> >cat with Flea Drops. Here's a few good cuts from

> pages I got off the

> >internet for safe alternatives.

> >

> >No More Fleas! I'm of the belief that if I won't

> use it on myself I

> >won't use it on my cat. I had a flea problem once

> with my seven

> >cats. My solution was to rinse with lemon juice and

> water in equal

> >amounts. Buy the concentrated RealLemon juice.

> During flea season,

> >do this once a month.

> >

> >Citrus is a natural flea deterrent. Pour a cup of

> boiling water over

> >a sliced lemon. Include the lemon skin, scored to

> release more

> >citrus oil. Let this mixture soak overnight, and

> sponge on your pet

> >to kill fleas instantly. - THIS METHOD IS OUR

> FAVORITE!

> >

> >Organic Flea Spray: Use a citrus dip as an

> effective organic flea

> >repellent. Citrus peels contain natural chemicals,

> d-limonen and

> >linalool, which both kill and repel fleas. Add the

> grated/chopped

> >peel of one lemon to a pint of boiled water and

> steep the mixture

> >for 24 hours. Sponge the strained liquid onto the

> pet's coat and let

> >it dry.

> >

> >HAPPY SUMMER.....

> >

May 20, 2007

Regular Brewers Yeast in your pet's food will take care of the fleas.

----

susan m.

5/20/2007 3:53:17 PM

Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

DOGS and CATS

I thank you so much too!! Any ideas that do not

involve chemicals I love!!! I so hate using any

poison on anything..especially my dog because I know

the next thing my children will be touching her!!

I dont even let my kids pet other dogs, for fear that

they have the chemicals from the vet on. I just love

that...they can be touched in half an hour....I mean,

where on earth does it go and what makes it safe in

half an hour???? I think that people need to think!!

-Sue M.

--- *~Tamara~* <tamara534 wrote:

> Thank you for this. I am going to buy some lemons

> and try it. That flea stuff from the vet is also

> very expensive and I hate put poison on my dogs but

> Shadow is extremely allergic to fleas. He thanks

> you, too! =o)

>

> Tamara

>

> >Milli <mendomilli

> >May 18, 2007 11:03 AM

> >

> > Off Topic-Natural

> FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS and CATS

> >

> >This is a truly natural way to control flies and

> fleas on our

> >pets... It is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE! I was stunned!

> Try it for

> >yourself!

> >

> > Fleas can get the best of us and our furfriends. I

> almost killed my

> >cat with Flea Drops. Here's a few good cuts from

> pages I got off the

> >internet for safe alternatives.

> >

> >No More Fleas! I'm of the belief that if I won't

> use it on myself I

> >won't use it on my cat. I had a flea problem once

> with my seven

> >cats. My solution was to rinse with lemon juice and

> water in equal

> >amounts. Buy the concentrated RealLemon juice.

> During flea season,

> >do this once a month.

> >

> >Citrus is a natural flea deterrent. Pour a cup of

> boiling water over

> >a sliced lemon. Include the lemon skin, scored to

> release more

> >citrus oil. Let this mixture soak overnight, and

> sponge on your pet

> >to kill fleas instantly. - THIS METHOD IS OUR

> FAVORITE!

> >

> >Organic Flea Spray: Use a citrus dip as an

> effective organic flea

> >repellent. Citrus peels contain natural chemicals,

> d-limonen and

> >linalool, which both kill and repel fleas. Add the

> grated/chopped

> >peel of one lemon to a pint of boiled water and

> steep the mixture

> >for 24 hours. Sponge the strained liquid onto the

> pet's coat and let

> >it dry.

> >

> >HAPPY SUMMER.....

> >

May 20, 2007

In a message dated 5/20/2007 9:49:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

tamara534 writes:

My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and they have never gotten rid

of all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to fleas and one drives him

nutty, but he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He even loves his veggies.

I think fleas are the nastiest creatures alive. I can usually find a reason

for almost any creature that lives and breathes and I make it a point to

never kill anything, but fleas.....I just can't see a reason for them other

than

to torment man and beast. Many years ago I had a house infested with fleas

from a cat who never even stepped outdoors. We were getting into cooler

weather and I put a brand new electric blanket on my bed. During the night the

cat crawled under and I woke up to find the blanket full of fleas. I washed

it and dried it and some of them were still alive. Had to pick each and

every one out with tweezers. Fortunately the blanket was ivory in color and

they

were easily visible.

In theory home remedies sound great, but I have never known them to actually

do the job 100%. If you keep just one flea, you end up with thousands.

Ugh!! That year I tried everything and the only thing that worked was having

the cat dipped and bombing the house. Certainly not a great solution but it

worked.

TM

************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

May 20, 2007

A note of warning. I asked my daughter who's a consulting veterinarian in

clinical toxicology. Here's her answer: Lemon juice is not likely to do

much. Limonene and other concentrated essential oils can kill cats

though. Never ever use essential oils on them.

Hilary

May 20, 2007

My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and they have never gotten rid of

all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to fleas and one drives him nutty, but

he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He even loves his veggies.

Tamara

>SHARON MCELROY <naima52

>May 20, 2007 6:16 PM

>

>Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS

and CATS

>

>Regular Brewers Yeast in your pet's food will take care of the fleas.

>

>----

>

>susan m.

>5/20/2007 3:53:17 PM

>

>Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

>DOGS and CATS

>

>I thank you so much too!! Any ideas that do not

>involve chemicals I love!!! I so hate using any

>poison on anything..especially my dog because I know

>the next thing my children will be touching her!!

>

>I dont even let my kids pet other dogs, for fear that

>they have the chemicals from the vet on. I just love

>that...they can be touched in half an hour....I mean,

>where on earth does it go and what makes it safe in

>half an hour???? I think that people need to think!!

>

>-Sue M.

>--- *~Tamara~* <tamara534 wrote:

>

>> Thank you for this. I am going to buy some lemons

>> and try it. That flea stuff from the vet is also

>> very expensive and I hate put poison on my dogs but

>> Shadow is extremely allergic to fleas. He thanks

>> you, too! =o)

>>

>> Tamara

>>

>> >Milli <mendomilli

>> >May 18, 2007 11:03 AM

>> >

>> > Off Topic-Natural

>> FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS and CATS

>> >

>> >This is a truly natural way to control flies and

>> fleas on our

>> >pets... It is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE! I was stunned!

>> Try it for

>> >yourself!

>> >

>> > Fleas can get the best of us and our furfriends. I

>> almost killed my

>> >cat with Flea Drops. Here's a few good cuts from

>> pages I got off the

>> >internet for safe alternatives.

>> >

>> >No More Fleas! I'm of the belief that if I won't

>> use it on myself I

>> >won't use it on my cat. I had a flea problem once

>> with my seven

>> >cats. My solution was to rinse with lemon juice and

>> water in equal

>> >amounts. Buy the concentrated RealLemon juice.

>> During flea season,

>> >do this once a month.

>> >

>> >Citrus is a natural flea deterrent. Pour a cup of

>> boiling water over

>> >a sliced lemon. Include the lemon skin, scored to

>> release more

>> >citrus oil. Let this mixture soak overnight, and

>> sponge on your pet

>> >to kill fleas instantly. - THIS METHOD IS OUR

>> FAVORITE!

>> >

>> >Organic Flea Spray: Use a citrus dip as an

>> effective organic flea

>> >repellent. Citrus peels contain natural chemicals,

>> d-limonen and

>> >linalool, which both kill and repel fleas. Add the

>> grated/chopped

>> >peel of one lemon to a pint of boiled water and

>> steep the mixture

>> >for 24 hours. Sponge the strained liquid onto the

>> pet's coat and let

>> >it dry.

>> >

>> >HAPPY SUMMER.....

>> >

May 20, 2007

I tried Brewer yeast with my dog. It didn't work. I also tried garlic. It

didn't work. Northing seemed to work when you live in a South Florida

swamp!

Sue

----

*~Tamara~*

5/20/2007 10:48:32 PM

Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

DOGS and CATS

My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and they have never gotten rid

of all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to fleas and one drives him

nutty, but he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He even loves his veggies.

Tamara

>SHARON MCELROY <naima52

>May 20, 2007 6:16 PM

>

>Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

DOGS and CATS

>

>Regular Brewers Yeast in your pet's food will take care of the fleas.

>

>----

>

>susan m.

>5/20/2007 3:53:17 PM

>

>Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

>DOGS and CATS

>

>I thank you so much too!! Any ideas that do not

>involve chemicals I love!!! I so hate using any

>poison on anything..especially my dog because I know

>the next thing my children will be touching her!!

>

>I dont even let my kids pet other dogs, for fear that

>they have the chemicals from the vet on. I just love

>that...they can be touched in half an hour....I mean,

>where on earth does it go and what makes it safe in

>half an hour???? I think that people need to think!!

>

>-Sue M.

>--- *~Tamara~* <tamara534 wrote:

>

>> Thank you for this. I am going to buy some lemons

>> and try it. That flea stuff from the vet is also

>> very expensive and I hate put poison on my dogs but

>> Shadow is extremely allergic to fleas. He thanks

>> you, too! =o)

>>

>> Tamara

>>

>> >Milli <mendomilli

>> >May 18, 2007 11:03 AM

>> >

>> > Off Topic-Natural

>> FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS and CATS

>> >

>> >This is a truly natural way to control flies and

>> fleas on our

>> >pets... It is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE! I was stunned!

>> Try it for

>> >yourself!

>> >

>> > Fleas can get the best of us and our furfriends. I

>> almost killed my

>> >cat with Flea Drops. Here's a few good cuts from

>> pages I got off the

>> >internet for safe alternatives.

>> >

>> >No More Fleas! I'm of the belief that if I won't

>> use it on myself I

>> >won't use it on my cat. I had a flea problem once

>> with my seven

>> >cats. My solution was to rinse with lemon juice and

>> water in equal

>> >amounts. Buy the concentrated RealLemon juice.

>> During flea season,

>> >do this once a month.

>> >

>> >Citrus is a natural flea deterrent. Pour a cup of

>> boiling water over

>> >a sliced lemon. Include the lemon skin, scored to

>> release more

>> >citrus oil. Let this mixture soak overnight, and

>> sponge on your pet

>> >to kill fleas instantly. - THIS METHOD IS OUR

>> FAVORITE!

>> >

>> >Organic Flea Spray: Use a citrus dip as an

>> effective organic flea

>> >repellent. Citrus peels contain natural chemicals,

>> d-limonen and

>> >linalool, which both kill and repel fleas. Add the

>> grated/chopped

>> >peel of one lemon to a pint of boiled water and

>> steep the mixture

>> >for 24 hours. Sponge the strained liquid onto the

>> pet's coat and let

>> >it dry.

>> >

>> >HAPPY SUMMER.....

>> >

May 20, 2007

Not to mention scratching you head and finding a tick after you have treated

your dog.

OK...I am off this subject now.

Sue

----

TendrMoon

5/21/2007 12:03:09 AM

Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

DOGS and CATS

In a message dated 5/20/2007 9:49:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

tamara534 writes:

My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and they have never gotten rid

of all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to fleas and one drives him

nutty, but he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He even loves his veggies.

I think fleas are the nastiest creatures alive. I can usually find a

reason

for almost any creature that lives and breathes and I make it a point to

never kill anything, but fleas.....I just can't see a reason for them other

than

to torment man and beast. Many years ago I had a house infested with

fleas

from a cat who never even stepped outdoors. We were getting into cooler

weather and I put a brand new electric blanket on my bed. During the night

the

cat crawled under and I woke up to find the blanket full of fleas. I

washed

it and dried it and some of them were still alive. Had to pick each and

every one out with tweezers. Fortunately the blanket was ivory in color

and they

were easily visible.

In theory home remedies sound great, but I have never known them to

actually

do the job 100%. If you keep just one flea, you end up with thousands.

Ugh!! That year I tried everything and the only thing that worked was

having

the cat dipped and bombing the house. Certainly not a great solution but

it

worked.

TM

************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com

May 21, 2007

We were able to get rid of fleas from the home with a little vegetable oil,

water, and a night light.

Don't do this if you have small children, Water and electric are used and

not for small fingers.

Plug in a night light in a wall sockets near where the pet sleeps and in any

room you have a problem

On the floor just under the night light place a shallow dish with some water

and a thin layer of Vegetable Oil. The night light attracts the fleas and

they jump around. They jump into the water/oil pan and can't get out. You

will be amazed at how many fleas you can catch. They sell these type of

traps but use sticky paper instead of the water trap. But then you have to

keep buying more sticky paper.

Also try attracting birds to the yard. They love to eat the fleas. In the

morning when we wake up we will have a small flock of finches in the dog pen

just pecking away at the ground. I am sure they are cleaning up the fleas

since our flea problem has lessened since we planted things to attract the

birds.

>I think fleas are the nastiest creatures alive. I

May 21, 2007

You can't blame your dog for a tick on you!! They fall out of the trees and

land on you. Humans usually are the ones who give them to their dogs if

they have dogs that are mostly inside and don't run in the woods. Same

with fleas. They come into the house on humans.

Marilyn Daub

mcdaub

Vanceburg, KY

My Cats Knead Me!!

-

Sue

Monday, May 21, 2007 12:22 AM

Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

DOGS and CATS

Not to mention scratching you head and finding a tick after you have

treated

your dog.

OK...I am off this subject now.

Sue

----

TendrMoon

5/21/2007 12:03:09 AM

Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

DOGS and CATS

In a message dated 5/20/2007 9:49:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

tamara534 writes:

My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and they have never gotten

rid

of all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to fleas and one drives him

nutty, but he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He even loves his veggies.

I think fleas are the nastiest creatures alive. I can usually find a

reason

for almost any creature that lives and breathes and I make it a point to

never kill anything, but fleas.....I just can't see a reason for them

other

than

to torment man and beast. Many years ago I had a house infested with

fleas

from a cat who never even stepped outdoors. We were getting into cooler

weather and I put a brand new electric blanket on my bed. During the

night

the

cat crawled under and I woke up to find the blanket full of fleas. I

washed

it and dried it and some of them were still alive. Had to pick each and

every one out with tweezers. Fortunately the blanket was ivory in color

and they

were easily visible.

In theory home remedies sound great, but I have never known them to

actually

do the job 100%. If you keep just one flea, you end up with thousands.

Ugh!! That year I tried everything and the only thing that worked was

having

the cat dipped and bombing the house. Certainly not a great solution but

it

worked.

TM

************************************** See what's free at

http://www.aol.com

May 21, 2007

I've been reading the discussion on natural flea-free treatments for dogs

and cats.

This is just my humble opinion after 38 years of experience dealing with

these little buggers..!!!!!!

I've tried them all....everything from daily flea-picking and flea-combing;

adding weekly flea baths, brewer's yeast (basically B-Complex vitamins,

which supposedly the fleas don't like) garlic (same reason; you need to be

careful on the amount or risk Heinz anemia in dogs), and countless other

ideas. Still, when we sold our last house we had to completely replace the

carpets because the fleas were jumping the prospective buyers.

From literature I've read....fleas can live a long time in wait for a

host....fleas spend a lot more time off your animal and hiding in carpeted

areas, furniture, bedding, etc. You can have a perfectly flea-free dog, send

him outside for a few minutes, and new fleas hitch a ride in.

If you are concerned about a flea problem, put on a pair of white socks and

walk through the area. Check your socks for little black dots.

My solution: I bit the bullet many years ago and went with Revolution (or

Frontline or whatever the vets are pushing).

I hate the fact I am using a chemical on my dogs and cats. Me, who fervently

believes in organic foods, natural cleaners, natural HBA, no Chem-Lawn, a

staunch vegetarian, etc, etc.

However, I realized that the small amount of the chemical is better in the

long run than the fleas. No fleas in the house, no bothersome animal

scratching that turns into hot spots and sores (then you have to battle

those!) and the general miserableness that the animals endure.

Since using Revolution, I don't even see any fleas on the dogs or cats. And,

it also protects against heartworms and certain other worms.

I would love it if I could use something natural, but I've tried and it

doesn't work.

It might be a bit pricey, but I think it's well worth it.

This is all my humble opinion.

I have 2 dogs and 5 cats in my flea-free home.

May 21, 2007

That is it. My next pet will be hairless. And I am

not joking.

Sue M.

--- Sue <kup wrote:

> Not to mention scratching you head and finding a

> tick after you have treated

> your dog.

> OK...I am off this subject now.

> Sue

>

> ----

>

> TendrMoon

> 5/21/2007 12:03:09 AM

>

> Re: Off Topic-Natural

> FLY/FLEA repellent for

> DOGS and CATS

>

> In a message dated 5/20/2007 9:49:19 P.M. Central

> Daylight Time,

> tamara534 writes:

>

> My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and

> they have never gotten rid

> of all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to

> fleas and one drives him

> nutty, but he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He

> even loves his veggies.

>

> I think fleas are the nastiest creatures alive. I

> can usually find a

> reason

> for almost any creature that lives and breathes and

> I make it a point to

> never kill anything, but fleas.....I just can't see

> a reason for them other

> than

> to torment man and beast. Many years ago I had a

> house infested with

> fleas

> from a cat who never even stepped outdoors. We were

> getting into cooler

> weather and I put a brand new electric blanket on my

> bed. During the night

> the

> cat crawled under and I woke up to find the blanket

> full of fleas. I

> washed

> it and dried it and some of them were still alive.

> Had to pick each and

> every one out with tweezers. Fortunately the

> blanket was ivory in color

> and they

> were easily visible.

>

> In theory home remedies sound great, but I have

> never known them to

> actually

> do the job 100%. If you keep just one flea, you end

> up with thousands.

> Ugh!! That year I tried everything and the only

> thing that worked was

> having

> the cat dipped and bombing the house. Certainly not

> a great solution but

> it

> worked.

>

> TM

>

> ************************************** See what's

> free at http://www.aol.com

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

May 21, 2007

The fleas and ticks in TN are pretty bad too. Natural remedies have

not worked and it's not fair to make the pups miserable. We use

Frontline reluctantly during the warmest months.

melissa

, " Sue " <kup wrote:

>

> I tried Brewer yeast with my dog. It didn't work. I also tried

garlic. It

> didn't work. Northing seemed to work when you live in a South Florida

> swamp!

> Sue

>

> ----

>

> *~Tamara~*

> 5/20/2007 10:48:32 PM

>

> Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

> DOGS and CATS

>

> My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and they have never

gotten rid

> of all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to fleas and one drives him

> nutty, but he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He even loves his

veggies.

>

> Tamara

>

> >SHARON MCELROY <naima52

> >May 20, 2007 6:16 PM

> >

> >Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA

repellent for

> DOGS and CATS

> >

> >Regular Brewers Yeast in your pet's food will take care of the fleas.

> >

> >----

> >

> >susan m.

> >5/20/2007 3:53:17 PM

> >

> >Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA

repellent for

> >DOGS and CATS

> >

> >I thank you so much too!! Any ideas that do not

> >involve chemicals I love!!! I so hate using any

> >poison on anything..especially my dog because I know

> >the next thing my children will be touching her!!

> >

> >I dont even let my kids pet other dogs, for fear that

> >they have the chemicals from the vet on. I just love

> >that...they can be touched in half an hour....I mean,

> >where on earth does it go and what makes it safe in

> >half an hour???? I think that people need to think!!

> >

> >-Sue M.

> >--- *~Tamara~* <tamara534 wrote:

> >

> >> Thank you for this. I am going to buy some lemons

> >> and try it. That flea stuff from the vet is also

> >> very expensive and I hate put poison on my dogs but

> >> Shadow is extremely allergic to fleas. He thanks

> >> you, too! =o)

> >>

> >> Tamara

> >>

> >> >Milli <mendomilli

> >> >May 18, 2007 11:03 AM

> >> >

> >> > Off Topic-Natural

> >> FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS and CATS

> >> >

> >> >This is a truly natural way to control flies and

> >> fleas on our

> >> >pets... It is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE! I was stunned!

> >> Try it for

> >> >yourself!

> >> >

> >> > Fleas can get the best of us and our furfriends. I

> >> almost killed my

> >> >cat with Flea Drops. Here's a few good cuts from

> >> pages I got off the

> >> >internet for safe alternatives.

> >> >

> >> >No More Fleas! I'm of the belief that if I won't

> >> use it on myself I

> >> >won't use it on my cat. I had a flea problem once

> >> with my seven

> >> >cats. My solution was to rinse with lemon juice and

> >> water in equal

> >> >amounts. Buy the concentrated RealLemon juice.

> >> During flea season,

> >> >do this once a month.

> >> >

> >> >Citrus is a natural flea deterrent. Pour a cup of

> >> boiling water over

> >> >a sliced lemon. Include the lemon skin, scored to

> >> release more

> >> >citrus oil. Let this mixture soak overnight, and

> >> sponge on your pet

> >> >to kill fleas instantly. - THIS METHOD IS OUR

> >> FAVORITE!

> >> >

> >> >Organic Flea Spray: Use a citrus dip as an

> >> effective organic flea

> >> >repellent. Citrus peels contain natural chemicals,

> >> d-limonen and

> >> >linalool, which both kill and repel fleas. Add the

> >> grated/chopped

> >> >peel of one lemon to a pint of boiled water and

> >> steep the mixture

> >> >for 24 hours. Sponge the strained liquid onto the

> >> pet's coat and let

> >> >it dry.

> >> >

> >> >HAPPY SUMMER.....

> >> >

May 22, 2007

I also have been using frontline for many years and have not seen any

ill effects in my cats. Infested animals have terrible lives.

Donna

41' 21 " N

72' 09 " W

USDA zone 6

AHS heat zone 4

" If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would

only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination,

no more plants, no more animals, no more man. " - Albert Einstein

On 21 May 2007, at 10:13 am, Momcat wrote:

I've been reading the discussion on natural flea-free treatments for

dogs

and cats.

This is just my humble opinion after 38 years of experience dealing with

these little buggers..!!!!!!

I've tried them all....everything from daily flea-picking and flea-

combing;

adding weekly flea baths, brewer's yeast (basically B-Complex vitamins,

which supposedly the fleas don't like) garlic (same reason; you need

to be

careful on the amount or risk Heinz anemia in dogs), and countless other

ideas. Still, when we sold our last house we had to completely

replace the

carpets because the fleas were jumping the prospective buyers.

From literature I've read....fleas can live a long time in wait for a

host....fleas spend a lot more time off your animal and hiding in

carpeted

areas, furniture, bedding, etc. You can have a perfectly flea-free

dog, send

him outside for a few minutes, and new fleas hitch a ride in.

If you are concerned about a flea problem, put on a pair of white

socks and

walk through the area. Check your socks for little black dots.

My solution: I bit the bullet many years ago and went with Revolution

(or

Frontline or whatever the vets are pushing).

I hate the fact I am using a chemical on my dogs and cats. Me, who

fervently

believes in organic foods, natural cleaners, natural HBA, no Chem-

Lawn, a

staunch vegetarian, etc, etc.

However, I realized that the small amount of the chemical is better

in the

long run than the fleas. No fleas in the house, no bothersome animal

scratching that turns into hot spots and sores (then you have to battle

those!) and the general miserableness that the animals endure.

Since using Revolution, I don't even see any fleas on the dogs or

cats. And,

it also protects against heartworms and certain other worms.

I would love it if I could use something natural, but I've tried and it

doesn't work.

It might be a bit pricey, but I think it's well worth it.

This is all my humble opinion.

I have 2 dogs and 5 cats in my flea-free home.

May 22, 2007

Fleas can cause tapeworm in your animals. They need to be controlled any

way possible. I always use Advantage as it also kills the fleas in the

carpet. Fleas can live in carpets for a couple of years or more without a

host animal.

Marilyn Daub

mcdaub

Vanceburg, KY

My Cats Knead Me!!

-

Donna Magee

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:24 AM

Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

DOGS and CATS

I also have been using frontline for many years and have not seen any

ill effects in my cats. Infested animals have terrible lives.

Donna

41' 21 " N

72' 09 " W

USDA zone 6

AHS heat zone 4

" If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would

only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination,

no more plants, no more animals, no more man. " - Albert Einstein

On 21 May 2007, at 10:13 am, Momcat wrote:

I've been reading the discussion on natural flea-free treatments for

dogs

and cats.

This is just my humble opinion after 38 years of experience dealing with

these little buggers..!!!!!!

I've tried them all....everything from daily flea-picking and flea-

combing;

adding weekly flea baths, brewer's yeast (basically B-Complex vitamins,

which supposedly the fleas don't like) garlic (same reason; you need

to be

careful on the amount or risk Heinz anemia in dogs), and countless other

ideas. Still, when we sold our last house we had to completely

replace the

carpets because the fleas were jumping the prospective buyers.

From literature I've read....fleas can live a long time in wait for a

host....fleas spend a lot more time off your animal and hiding in

carpeted

areas, furniture, bedding, etc. You can have a perfectly flea-free

dog, send

him outside for a few minutes, and new fleas hitch a ride in.

If you are concerned about a flea problem, put on a pair of white

socks and

walk through the area. Check your socks for little black dots.

My solution: I bit the bullet many years ago and went with Revolution

(or

Frontline or whatever the vets are pushing).

I hate the fact I am using a chemical on my dogs and cats. Me, who

fervently

believes in organic foods, natural cleaners, natural HBA, no Chem-

Lawn, a

staunch vegetarian, etc, etc.

However, I realized that the small amount of the chemical is better

in the

long run than the fleas. No fleas in the house, no bothersome animal

scratching that turns into hot spots and sores (then you have to battle

those!) and the general miserableness that the animals endure.

Since using Revolution, I don't even see any fleas on the dogs or

cats. And,

it also protects against heartworms and certain other worms.

I would love it if I could use something natural, but I've tried and it

doesn't work.

It might be a bit pricey, but I think it's well worth it.

This is all my humble opinion.

I have 2 dogs and 5 cats in my flea-free home.

May 22, 2007

We put a few drops of tea tree oil on the dog's collar. When the fleas are

really bad, we shake Borax around on the carpet, let it sit for an hour and

vacuum it up. One IMPORTANT note is that for YEARS, we were told that our dog

had a flea allergy and nothing worked on him. Turns out, he had yeast on his

skin (abundant in pet food and the environment). I bathed him with anti-fungal

shampoo and started him on a regimine of probiotics...he is PERFECTLY fine now.

The reason vets are so quick to say its flea allergy, is because yeast problems

are relatively unknown and are somewhat hard to treat. Yeast is aggrevated by

warm weather and when is flea season? I just knew something wasn't right when

the vet was saying all it takes is one flea...yeah, thats makes his entire body

red, inflamed and the odor...whew...take a look at this page and see if the pics

look identical to your pet's " flea allergy " ......

http://www.nzymes.com/Articles/Instructions_for_systemic_yeast_infections.htm?OV\

RAW=YEAST%20INFECTION%20ON%20NECK & OVKEY=dog%20yeast%20infection & OVMTC=advanced & O\

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May 22, 2007

I also use garlic. He also takes some extra vitamin E for his skin and

allergies. He isn't red or anything...he just gets real itchy and and then he

gets an ear infection when his allergies are kicking. I use Advantage since it

seems to work better than Frontline for him, but really would like something

natural.

I have noticed that his allergies are better this year since I switched him over

to Blue Buffalo and Eagle Pack Holistic food. He loves them but wouldn't eat

the veggie dog food.

Tamara

>Sue <kup

>May 20, 2007 10:36 PM

>

>Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for DOGS

and CATS

>

>I tried Brewer yeast with my dog. It didn't work. I also tried garlic. It

>didn't work. Northing seemed to work when you live in a South Florida

>swamp!

>Sue

>

>----

>

>*~Tamara~*

>5/20/2007 10:48:32 PM

>

>Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

>DOGS and CATS

>

>My dogs have taken Brewer's Yeast for years and they have never gotten rid

>of all the fleas. Shadow is highly allergic to fleas and one drives him

>nutty, but he loves his Brewer's Yeast pills. He even loves his veggies.

>

>Tamara

>

>>SHARON MCELROY <naima52

>>May 20, 2007 6:16 PM

>>

>>Re: Off Topic-Natural FLY/FLEA repellent for

>DOGS and CATS

>>

>>Regular Brewers Yeast in your pet's food will take care of the fleas.

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May 23, 2007

Garlic is o.k. for dogs but NEVER give it to cats - my vet told me that they

can't digest it and it will eventually make them sick....

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