whats non toxic that kills fleas

[mesue]

Hubby went to the place where we get a 4 pack for 4-16 lb doggies of advantage for 24.00 and they were out and said they will have some next week. But my little dog is eat up with fleas I have flea spray but they like to get on his forehead and around his eyes so I can't spray there and that is why the spray won't work is there anything else I can use that I can rub in this area or spray that won't hurt him until I can get the advantage next week.

[chort1313]

You could try giving him a flea bath.. just being careful around the eyes.. which could be very hard to do! But you might be able to do it with the two of you.

[heymom]

tea tree oil works wonders and doesn't hurt the dog in anyway. :)

[chort1313]

here, i found this good tips here. http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/education/articles-detail.asp?Main_ID=176


Pet diet and skin care. Feed your pets fresh, whole foods—try to avoid meat by-products, preservatives and artificial colorings. Add either brewer’s or nutritional yeast, fresh garlic or flaxseed oil (found at health food stores) to pet food for skin health and flea repellent. My dogs, Sophie and Hamlet, love the taste.
This recipe is great for your dog’s skin and kills fleas: Slice up two lemons and pour nearly boiling water over them, then soak overnight. The next day, strain the liquid and pour into a spray bottle. The dogs get spritzed liberally and then the solution is massaged into their coats. Citrus oil kills and repels fleas and the pooches smell great, too.

Spray their bedding, as well.

Cats hate to be sprayed, and find citrus offensive, so for felines, make a solution of one ounce pennyroyal oil (also found at health food stores) with 18 ounces of water. Sponge this solution onto kitty and massage it into the coat. You can also spray dogs with this solution—they don’t mind.

WARNING: Be sure to dilute pennyroyal—it can be toxic to pets if used alone. Pregnant women should NOT use pennyroyal. Skin that is irritated from scratching and flea bites can be soothed by applying aloe vera, nature’s miracle healer.

Pet baths. Bathe pets with gentle herbal shampoos. Pesticide shampoos are overkill, since simple soap and water will kill fleas if the soap is left on for about 5-8 minutes.
Flea combs. Use a fine-toothed flea comb to catch fleas, dipping comb into a bowl of soapy water after each sweep through your pet’s fur.
Treatment for your house and yard. Most flea eggs are laid on bedding, not the living host. So vacuuming rugs, floor cracks and furniture frequently, every two to three days, during the peak flea seasons—summer and fall—especially if there is an abundance of rain. Flea eggs can still hatch in the vacuum bag, so invest in extra bags and change them after each use. In severe cases, rugs should be steam-cleaned.

Give your pets the gift of cedar-filled beds, which repel fleas, with removable covers that you can launder often.

You can also place sticky paper flea traps and a small light bulb in a darkened room to attract fleas.

For the yard, Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) recommends beneficial nematodes—tiny worms that infect and kill flea larvae. They can eliminate over 90 percent of larvae in 24 hours following the first application.

Anti-flea sachets. Fleas detest the scent of lavender, mint, rosemary, sweet woodruff and cedar; use sachets of these fragrances between couch cushions.

[Princess4J]

I sell AVON. I have 2 customers
who buy the Skin-So-Soft Bath oil
just for their dogs. They say its the best
for getting rid of fleas.

What they do is put it in a spray bottle
1/2 water, 1/2 the bath oil. Shake , then spray.

The women say their dogs smell great,
the coats are shiney and no fleas.

[momfromTN]

I just posted on this subject. I put Borax on the carpet in the kids room and let it sit for 3 days. I DID get the Raid flea spray and sprayed in there too, for good measure, but I haven't seen a flea bite on me or my son for almost 2 weeks. I don't know about on your dog though.

[enola615]

I don't know if this will help you but, I rad someplace that feeding cats and dogs (works on cats) garlic powder on their food will get rid of fleas and yeast will get rid of intestinal bugs. I did it with my cats and none of them had fleas and they lived outdoors. Never got sick with colds or anything.

[Guyreino]

Pert Plus Shampoo.. Conditions the skin Lills Fleas My Vet Recommended this to me!

[Jolie Rouge]

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