Guest guest Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 I have a friend who uses these herbal collars: http://www.vegancats.com/flea.php --Allison , " veggiemamma " <veggiemamma> wrote: > > > Hi all, > I was just wondering if anyone had any info on an alternitve to the > average flea collar. Something that isn't loaded with chemicals or > tested on animals or any ideas anyone has. > > Any info would be great. > Thanks! > Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 We don't have any problem with fleas but I have heard that if you feed the dog garlic and/or brewers yeast it will discourage fleas. veggiemamma <veggiemamma wrote: Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any info on an alternitve to the average flea collar. Something that isn't loaded with chemicals or tested on animals or any ideas anyone has. Any info would be great. Thanks! Becky For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 When I lived in California I had bay laurel trees all over my property. I used to collect the leaves and put them in my dogs' beds. We never had a problem with fleas. Didn't work for ticks, though. I wish I could find something for ticks other than Frontline. Any ideas? Terry - carol sobczak Friday, February 04, 2005 12:49 PM Re: Flea Collars We don't have any problem with fleas but I have heard that if you feed the dog garlic and/or brewers yeast it will discourage fleas. veggiemamma <veggiemamma wrote: Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any info on an alternitve to the average flea collar. Something that isn't loaded with chemicals or tested on animals or any ideas anyone has. Any info would be great. Thanks! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Allison and Pat, I have wanted to try these flea collars on my dogs. My question is, how well do they actually work? I have one dog who is off the allergy scale when it comes to her allergy to fleas. She was tested by an animal allergist who was amazed at how allergic she was. One bite from one flea will cause her to itch and scratch uncontrollably. If I'm not real careful with her, she ends up with secondary infections because of the fleas. So, do they keep the fleas off with their scent or do the fleas hop on and possibly bite before they leave the animal. I've tried the garlic an brewer's yeast stuff, but it doesn't work on her. It works on my other two dogs, but I'm still searching for something to work for Zelda. We're having a terrible flea problem here in this area right now - the worst I've seen in ages despite the spells of cold weather we've had. Ugh! God's Peace, Gayle - " Allison " <ammg Friday, February 04, 2005 11:18 AM Re: Flea Collars > > > > I have a friend who uses these herbal collars: > http://www.vegancats.com/flea.php > --Allison > > , " veggiemamma " <veggiemamma> wrote: >> >> >> Hi all, >> I was just wondering if anyone had any info on an alternitve to the >> average flea collar. Something that isn't loaded with chemicals or >> tested on animals or any ideas anyone has. >> >> Any info would be great. >> Thanks! >> Becky > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to > provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a > qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health > professional. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Becky, I don't buy flea collars, as they have a whole lot of chemicals on them, and they never worked on my animals. So these days, I buy a salt based compound which I sprinkle on the carpet. I rub it in with a broom. It falls down into the fibers of the carpet and it lasts for months. I am sorry to say, since I but it in bulk, there is no wrapper with the brand name. But, there are some websites out there, I know, because I have looked at them. Do a search. I find that if I sprinkle it in the carpet before fleas season really hits, fleas are kept to an absolute minimum. Good LUck, Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 I have also heard that if you put a little vinegar in the dog water, it will keep fleas away. Along with rubbing them with bounce dryer sheats. carol sobczak <cpsobczak wrote: We don't have any problem with fleas but I have heard that if you feed the dog garlic and/or brewers yeast it will discourage fleas. veggiemamma <veggiemamma wrote: Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any info on an alternitve to the average flea collar. Something that isn't loaded with chemicals or tested on animals or any ideas anyone has. Any info would be great. Thanks! Becky For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Possibly people here might not use these products for their animals but I thought I'd postit in case anyone does. Jo At EPA's insistence, Hartz Mountain Corp has agreed to cancel uses of several flea and tick products that may be associated with a range of adverse reactions, including hair loss, salivation, tremors and numerous deaths in cats and kittens. The common pet product brand names which are involved in this action include: Hartz Advanced Care 4 in 1 Flea & Tick Drops Plus+ for Cats and Kittens; Hartz Advanced Care Brand Flea and Tick Drops Plus+ for Cats and Kittens; Hartz Advanced Care 3 in 1 Flea & Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens; and Hartz Advanced Care Once-A-Month Flea and Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens. In the short term, the agreement calls for immediate relabeling of the products. The new labeling will state that the products of concern are not to be used on the most vulnerable animals, including cats and kittens that weigh less than 6 pounds, cats older than 13 years, or kittens less than 5 months old. Hartz will stop all new production of the cat and kitten products by September 30, 2005, and not sell or distribute any affected product after December 31, 2005. The measures announced today will help ensure pets are protected. Pet owners should pay close attention to new labels and exercise good judgment when choosing pet products. " EPA is taking this action because there are safety concerns with these products,'' said Susan B. Hazen, principal deputy assistant administrator at EPA. " Pet owners should be alerted to these concerns, and may choose to transition to alternative products. We take seriously our obligation to ensure that pesticide products, when used as labeled, are safe. " The company agreed to a prohibition on any remaining retail sales by March 31, 2006. This orderly transition allows consumers and distributors to move to alternatives flea and tick products and will be strictly monitored. Hartz will also be notifying their distributors and retailers of the changes in order to ensure a workable phaseout. As with any pesticide product, all label directions and precautions should be carefully followed to ensure the product is used correctly. It is prudent to follow the new restrictions for all products, including existing stocks. After a public 30-day comment period, EPA intends to issue a cancellation order and an amended registration, which will be effective by October 31, 2005. For further information, please visit: epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/flea-tick-drops.htm Environmental Protection Agency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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