Fleas are similar to cockroaches in that they adapt to their environment. They become stronger and more immune to these popular chemicals with each generation. Most of the fleas are living in your pet's environment, rather than in its fur. Chances are that if your pet has fleas, so does your carpet and entire spaces as well.
Even if all the ingredients in a flea repellent product are natural, this doesn't ensure that they won't be toxic to your pet. Herbal flea collars, though they don't contain the poisons that conventional flea collars do, come with the same warning: do not let children play with the collar. If it's not good for your child, why would it be good for your pet?
Diet and Fleas
Food and plant-derived substances are a healthy substitute for chemical-based products. But are they strong enough to control fleas and ticks? Well, why are some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others? There's a nutritional reason, and it has to do with the strength of each person's immune system and the levels of B complex, zinc, selenium and antioxidants in the body and bloodstream. A strong immune system and high nutrient levels help repel insects.
If your cat or dog has a severe flea problem, it is often a signal that their health is not as it should be. Many commercial pet foods are nutritionally inadequate and contain harmful additives and by-products. By feeding your animals a high-quality, natural diet, free of additives and preservatives, you improve their health and dramatically increase their protection from fleas. A healthy animal does not taste or smell as good to fleas.
Plants and Essential Oils
A second all-natural product which can help cure one of your dog's worst enemies is a natural plant oil used to combat fleas. A new option has finally arrived for many dog owners who are looking for a safer and more natural approach in treating fleas
It is called aromatherapy: A mixture of different plant oils as a natural alternative to strong chemicals used in controlling fleas.
These powerful oils are extracted from plants using a special type of distillation process called steam distillation. The formula is rubbed into the dog's coat and is believed to be very effective in treating and preventing fleas.
Many of these natural plant oil products also contain essential oils such as lavender, lemongrass, and peppermint, which all helps to create a very soothing sensation on your pet's skin and coat. These ingredients are also effective in repelling mosquito.
Here is some receipes for making your own pest control essential oil blends for your dog. Take note you should use therapeutic grade oils, lesser brands can harm your dogs more then help.
To repel fleas: lavender, peppermint, lemongrass, and spearment
Garlic and Yeast
Fleas particularly dislike the flavor of garlic and yeast (nutritional or brewer's yeast). Mixing garlic and yeast with your pet's food can render their blood unpalatable to fleas.
Grooming Pets and Sanitizing Environment
Combing your cat or dog daily with a flea comb is an important part of flea control. Bathing animals regularly is also advised. There is no need to use chemical flea shampoos. A water bath with a gentle soap that won't irritate their skin is sufficient to eliminate existing fleas.
Fleas lay their eggs everywhere — in carpets, curtains, upholstery, animal bedding, cracks and crevices. Destroying the fleas' eggs by thorough weekly vacuuming and frequent washing of animal bedding goes to the source of the problem and will help eliminate the flea population in your house. After vacuuming, be sure to replace the bag right away and take the old bag out of the house.Keeping clutter on the floor to a minimum also will deprive the fleas of hiding places.
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