Before I begin, I want to repeat myself about flea season. According to Dr. Karen Becker, fleas flourish most in temperatures between 65ºF and 80ºF, with humidity in the 75% to 85% range. Adult fleas die in temperatures colder than 46ºF and hotter than 95ºF. I once found a flea on a dog after being outdoors in 46ºF, but it’s rare for that to happen. Maybe that flea wasn’t yet an adult. Who knows.
During tick and flea season, keep your dogs safe from the pests!
Great caution must be exercised especially for dogs with kidney disease, liver disease, and dogs prone to seizures PARTICULARLY when using unnatural or pharmaceutical for heartworm, tick, and flea products. If your dog has any of those issues you conventional vet will likely be stumped and will not have any answers. Consult with a holistic vet who is trained to use non-pharmaceutical approaches.
Just so you know, the sprays repel mosquitoes as well as ticks and fleas. If you live where heartworm is prevalent, it is a good idea to use as many forms of natural protection possible and to apply sprays frequently. Here is a list of the products that are in the following articles During
Repel or Kill Ticks & Fleas Naturally
Heartworm Drama
Natural Flea & Tick Repellents
Diet & Supplements
Nutrition is #1 because you want your dog’s immune system to be in tip top shape and you also want your dog’s body to smell like a healthy dog (as opposed to dogs that have a strong doggie odor – which is not ok). The Best Raw Dog Food for Beginners is Barfworld makes an excellent diet for beginner raw feeders don’t want to add fruits and veggies and want things to be simple. The BEST Dog Food for Advanced is the Raw Paws diet as it contains the very base of a dog’s diet without fruits and veggies added.
Earth Animal Internal Flea & Tick Powder has natural ingredients and are given orally – just can mix it into some food. It takes some time to build up in their system it will be effective, but it certainly does work. It creates an internal environment that pests can sense which repel pests.
Read more about it: Natural Flea & Tick Repellents
Unique Pest Repellents
0Bug!Zone & EasyDefense are non-chemical tick and flea tags which also repels mosquitoes. It takes 24 to 48 hours of wear for them to be effective. I have tried a similar tag, but I found no success with it. On the other hand, two friends of mine have been using them for their dogs for years with success. They work by way of bioenergetic frequencies and they must be worn at all times.
Read more about them here: Natural Flea & Tick Repellents
Amber Flea & Tick Collar: Amber is a natural fossilized tree resin that works to release aromatic terpenes when rubbed against your pet’s fur. Static electricity and aromatic terpenes (produced by a variety of coniferous plants) work to naturally repel ticks and fleas.
Read more about it here: Repel or Kill Ticks & Fleas Naturally
A Combo Approach For Dog & Home
A new generation, plant-based flea control for dogs.
These two products are recommended to be used as a two step regimen, But they can be used separately and purchased separately. FleaHex® is made with all natural and some certified organic ingredients and contains no chemicals. When FleaHex® Wash and FleaHex® Household Spray are used together according to our instructions, Dr. Dobias guarantees that you will get rid of fleas and keep them from coming back.
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Pest Repellent Sprays for Your Dog
Dr. Mercola Flea & Tick Defense for Cats & Dogs is a non-toxic tick spray that repels ticks, fleas, mosquitos, and other pests naturally.
Read more about it here: Repel or Kill Ticks & Fleas Naturally
Pet Naturals Flea & Tick Spray contains lemongrass oil, cinnamon oil, sesame oil, castor oil, purified water, and Vitamin E. It repels ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes (heartworm it transferred from mosquitoes).
Read more about it here: Heartworm Drama
TripleSure not only repels fleas, but it retards and kills them as well. It works on ticks, mites, and bedbugs as well. Many products on the market use toxic pesticides that people apply to their pets. TripleSure does the hard work without the use of pesticides. It contains cedar oil and peppermint. You only need to apply it every two weeks because the hair follicles absorb it. It can also be applied to furniture, but it is best to do a spot check beforehand.
Read more about it: Natural Flea & Tick Repellents
For Irritating Tick & Flea Bites
FidoDerm is a natural herbal product that can be applied to irritated skin. It contains soothing and antibacterial/antifungal ingredients including organic aloe vera, calendula extract, and oils of tea tree, lavender, and carrot seed. It helps to heal irritations from bug bites, hot spots, and other skin issues.
Read more about it here: Heartworm Drama
Newton Homeopathics Flea & Bug Bites uses a different approach to healing. It is an excellent product that contains a healing homeopathic blend of ingredients combined with calendula and arnica.
Read more about it: Natural Flea & Tick Repellents
For Killing Fleas & Ticks
Natural Chemistry Natural Flea & Tick Shampoo with Oatmeal for Dogs uses safe ingredients to kill and repel ticks, fleas, flies , and mosquitoes. The oils kill and repel ticks, fleas, and other pests.
Diatomaceous Earth is fossilized shells of tiny aquatic organisms known as diatoms. Not only does diatomaceous earth kill adult bugs on contact, but it also produces a repelling effect preventing new pests from latching onto your pet’s fur.
You can buy a large bag which comes with a pump dispenser for very large areas or use one that is packaged in a small container with a sprinkle cap to apply the diatomaceous to your dog and his bedding.
Read more about it here: Repel or Kill Ticks & Fleas Naturally
Heartworm
Only Natural Pet HW Protect Herbal Formula is another product that effectively repels mosquitoes. It is taken orally. It is recommended that you use a natural repellent spray along with the oral products to get the best results.
Read more about it here: Heartworm Drama
For Inspecting Your Dog for Fleas
Flea combs and tick removers are very useful tools to have. Removing ticks could be tricky until you get the hang of it. Flea combs are used to separate the hair and find fleas. I prefer to use a flea comb that has metal teeth; the plastic could scratch and are not as sturdy.
Read more about it: Natural Flea & Tick Repellents
You can also make your own flea collar!
DIY Natural Flea & Tick Collar
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