Natural Flea Control

Allergies / Ear Infections / Hot Spots / Scratching

Coconut Oil | More | More – Slather on to your dog if a flea appears

Dog baths – Helpful, but not a cure – best thing ever is a handheld shower attachment – makes it so much easier – the link goes to the one we bought on Amazon

Vacuuming Fleas – Vacuum at least once a week

Flea Combing – Daily until they’re gone and then less often to be sure they stay gone

Garlic – Springtime Garlic Chewables or Kyolic Cardiovascular & Immune Reserve Formula 2000 (120 capsules)  (if you use the Kyolic human-grade garlic capsules, you’ll need to figure out how many to give your dog based on their weight)

Lufenuron for the cats – we give it once a month and it hasn’t caused problems for our cats – plan ahead to get it in their system before fleas arrive – you may need to do an internet search to find a reputable source

Sentinel Flavor Tabs (contains Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron 230mg) for the dog – have used this heartworm/flea control  for years, but we don’t use the newer Sentinel Spectrum

Diatomaceous Earth | Diatomaceous Earth | Earthworks  | Plant Care Today | More Info – good to put around the house, but be careful not to get it into animals’ eyes

Some other safer options:  Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar & Water – 50/50 mix | Beneficial Nematodes SC (Steinernema carpocapsae) . .  Arbico Organics (nematodes) | Flea trap instructions . . Flea Traps | Neem Leaf Powder or Tea (not the essential oil version) . . Also see many more websites with natural tips below the Pesticide warning section.

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