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If you have pets,
you probably know all too well how difficult it is to control a flea problem.
Those pesky creatures cause discomfort for your pet and 'camp out' in
different areas of your home. How do you get rid of these pests? Since
commercial flea killers are probably unsafe for your dog or cat, try natural
approaches instead.
Problems with Commercial Flea Killers & Traditional Flea Bite
Treatments
Chemicals that act as poisons are strong enough to kill fleas, but the
long-term effects on pets are unknown, although they are probably not
safe to use. (Employees manufacturing these products must wear protective
clothing and use respirators. Plus, the product labels warn against skin
contact. So, if the chemicals are potentially harmful to humans, they
are probably an unhealthy product for pets. )
Prednisone & other corticosteroid drugs used to give relief from flea
bites help to stop itching & inflammation. But, they also suppress
a pet's immune system and have possible long-term side effects: water
retention, liver or thyroid damage, hypertension, obesity, & heart
attack.
Healthy Alternatives
· Strengthen your pet's immune system:
· Eliminate food allergens from the diet, and supplement the diet with
a well-balanced essential fatty acid (EFA), probiotics
(bifidus &
acidophilus) & digestive enzyme supplements. EFA's help to make your
pet less attractive to fleas, and digestive
supplements carry nutrients
throughout the body & help to break down & remove waste materials
that may lead to food
allergies.
Herbs
· Add a pinch of garlic powder to food.
· Add apple cider vinegar to your pet's water.
· Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon dried Nettle onto your pet's food (helps to reduce
allergic response).
· Add to food or squirt into pet's mouth a low-alcohol liquid tincture
of Dandelion Root, Burdock Root, or Red Clover (helps
eliminate wastes
& supports immune system).
· For severe fleabite allergies (red, inflamed, itchy skin), licorice
serves as an anti- inflammatory. Also, an aloe juice can help to
heal
& to relieve itching. Directions: Add one-cup aloe juice to 4 parts
water. Pour the cool liquid onto affected areas of your
pet's coat.
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Environment Treatment
Since fleas spend 80% of their time in the pet's environment, (not on
the pet), apply herbal products to your pet's environmental areas (bedding,
etc.). Look for products that contain extracts and/or oils of eucalyptus,
citronella, juniper, cedar, citrus oil, or Canadian fleabane. (Citrus
oil & Canadian fleabane contain d-Limonene, which can kill fleas.)
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Bathing
· Bathe with a good, mild herbal pet shampoo formulated to bring relief
and remove fleas and body wastes from the skin.
· Only use shampoos meant for dogs and cats, not humans, (Human shampoos
are often too harsh and may contain allergens that worsen a pet's allergic
condition.)
· Also don’t shampoo too often or irritation & dryness may occur.
These more natural approaches can bring relief to your pet and to you.
So the next time you start to use one of those flea repellents containing
chemicals, pick up some garlic and cider vinegar instead!
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