Help Your Pet Get Rid Of Fleas And Ticks The Natural Way
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by: Catherine V. Testaratti
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Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 Time: 9:44 AM
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There are many people I have spoken to are looking for a more natural way of handling flea problems with their pets. There are natural methods available that we will talk about in this article. Throw away all those environmentally unfriendly choices and use our solutions with confidence for the safety of your pet.
For those of us who have children, we are also concerned about our children being susceptible to the dangers of the chemical flea control. When we choose to have the pets, we also need to be responsible for their welfare. Choosing a natural treatment method is healthier for your pet and your family.
A great smelling option is to squeeze orange or lemon juice on your pet's fur then rub it in. This citrus smell can repel fleas while eliminating those sometimes strong pet smells. Try some brewers yeast with a bit of chopped up garlic mixed into their food to repel fleas as well. However, eliminate the garlic for cats which can be extremely toxic for cats; as are onions.
When you give your dog a bath, notice that the fleas will fall off? Using liquid dish soap with a citrus base and a regular brushing will keep the flea problem under control. Fleas do not take hold of the hair shaft so these solutions are relatively easy.
A good way to protect your yard is to use the "beneficial" nematode worm, which is different than the worm that causes heart worms. This worm feeds on the flea larva and will help prevent fleas from infesting your yard. For you home's interior, vacuum carpets regularly as well as furniture.
Well, we are going to get silly on you now. Ticks, the dreaded blood suckers, live in tall grass in wooded areas and are attracted to the body warmth. A good way to keep this pesky nuisance at bay is to cover your dog. Grab an old T-shirt and some old socks and give your dog protection.
Using a T-shirt to cover your dog's body and belly will not keep the ticks away, however, it slows their progress to uncovered places as do the socks. By covering the hair it hinders the tick's access to the warm b therefore acting as a deterrent. And talk about a chick magnet; this might work better than a cute puppy.
Ticks carry hazardous bacteria so it's very important that we do all we can to keep ticks from your pets. Use rose geranium oil to curb the ticks by putting it around the interior of the dog's collar and it acts as a natural repellent. Do not us this treatment for your cats due to their likelihood of having a severe reaction to essential oils.
Tick removal is crucial to keep your dog free from the harmful bacteria carried by ticks. While the summer months are most common for fleas and ticks, it's best to make sure you are diligent throughout the year. Give your pets the best available for a happy life.
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