Are there any natural cures for fleas?

Question

I had once heard that putting garlic powder in the food will help repell fleas from dogs. Is this true? Any other suggestions?

Answer 1

If you want to control fleas on your dog, use Frontline once a month. You can put a brewer's yeast (You can get a BIG bottle at Wallyworld; not very expensive, and in dog-section) in their food once a day. Once ingested, it can give off odors and enzymes through the dog's skin that somewhat repels fleas. It's not foolproof, but it helps.  Frontline is your best bet, however.

Answer 2

NO Not even over the counter treatments work.

Vets have the licence and expertise to know the correct strength, etc: for your dog/cat.

Though you may think this is expensive, in the long term

it works out cheaper as it does the job it is supposed to do.

Answer 3

i've heard garlic too some dog foods use it as an ingredient too  

Answer 4

The only definite cure for fleas is Frontline or other similar flea products.

Answer 5

look on line for natural flea collars I have seen them on line.but you also have to keep your house and yard flea free

Answer 6

yes, garlic kills fleas. add to their food.

you can also give them a bath in dawn dish detergent. however, it's not a preventitive.

you can use a flea comb. just make sure after each brush, you let it soak in soapy water to kill the fleas.

i would recommend frontline (even though it's not natural).

here is a great website that gives a lot of ideas though...

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...

good luck! :)

Answer 7

Garlic helps, but it's hardly a comprehensive cure.

Answer 8

yes garlic works also brewers yeast. and tea tree oil but not to be eaten put a drop or two on the dog.