{"id":1831,"date":"2023-09-04T16:21:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T20:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avalongrove.com\/faeries\/?page_id=1831"},"modified":"2026-07-07T13:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:24:32","slug":"natural-flea-control","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/avalongrove.com\/faeries\/index.php\/favorite-sites\/companion-animal-sites\/natural-flea-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Flea Control"},"content":{"rendered":"

Allergies \/ Ear Infections \/\u00a0Hot Spots \/ Scratching<\/a><\/p>\n

Coconut Oil<\/a> | More<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0More<\/a>\u00a0– Slather on to your dog if a flea appears<\/p>\n

Dog baths<\/a> –\u00a0Helpful, but not a cure – best thing ever is a\u00a0handheld shower attachment – makes it so much easier – the link goes to the one we bought on Amazon<\/p>\n

Vacuuming Fleas<\/a>\u00a0– Vacuum at least once a week<\/p>\n

Flea Combing<\/a>\u00a0– Daily until they’re gone and then\u00a0less often to be sure they stay gone<\/p>\n

Garlic – Springtime Garlic Chewables<\/a> or Kyolic Cardiovascular & Immune Reserve Formula 2000 <\/strong>(120 capsules)<\/em><\/span>\u00a0 (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)<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Sentinel Flavor Tabs (contains Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron 230mg) for the dog – have used this heartworm\/flea control\u00a0 for years, but we don’t<\/em><\/strong> use the newer Sentinel Spectrum<\/p>\n

Diatomaceous Earth<\/a>\u00a0| Diatomaceous Earth<\/a> |\u00a0Earthworks<\/a>\u00a0 | Plant Care Today<\/a> |\u00a0More Info<\/a>\u00a0– good to put around the house, but be careful not to get it into animals’ eyes<\/p>\n

Some other safer options:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar & Water – 50\/50 mix |\u00a0Beneficial Nematodes SC<\/a>\u00a0(Steinernema carpocapsae)<\/em>\u00a0. .\u00a0\u00a0Arbico Organics<\/a> (nematodes) |\u00a0<\/em>Flea trap instructions<\/a>\u00a0. .\u00a0Flea Traps<\/a> |\u00a0Neem Leaf Powder or Tea (not the essential oil version) . .\u00a0Also see many more websites with natural tips below\u00a0the Pesticide warning section.<\/p>\n

Pesticide-Based Flea Control and Other Drug Warnings:<\/strong><\/p>\n