http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/fleas2.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/fleas2.rss The Best Home Remedies to Kill Fleas in Your Cat or Dog. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:40:10 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_34719 /Pets/fleas2.rss1 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:06:18 EST Kathy from Freeman, Mo writes: "I am trying the Apple Cider Vinegar for bathing the dogs. But this will do no good unless I can get the infestation under control in their dog houses. I would like to be able to sprinkle or spray something in the houses that won't hurt the dog to breathe. I use fresh straw also for bedding. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Thanks, Kathy " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=CEDARWOODOIL_34658 /Pets/fleas2.rss2 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:13:37 EST [YEA] Fireball92 from Carbondale, Il, USA writes: "You really ought to try cedar oil... Especially- there is a company that uses a special blend that is deadly to ALL exoskeleton type insects (and their eggs and larvae). I had a terrible 2-year infestation. Tried every home-grown remedy and commercial remedy on my dogs and in my home... Spent $100'S of dollars but the darn things were indestructible! After another day on the net, I decided to try a cedar oil based product (so safe I apply it to the SKIN of my 2 yr-old granddaughter as a repellant for fleas and mosquitos) One treatment of my home and dog the hopping, biting critters were magically gone. The stuff is fabulous I think when comes to fleas and bedbugs - IT IS INFALLIBLE! - Dr. John" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=BREWERSYEAST_33585 /Pets/fleas2.rss3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:47:25 EDT [YEA] Izzy3 from Sebastian, Florida writes: "Thank You so much for having this site !! I am having success in only less than a full day using Brewers Yeast against these invisible biting bugs , which I believe to be Sticktight Fleas, I have suffered with them for a year now. I am so thankful to be able to pass along what I consider VERY valuble information. I always knew somehow , the remedy would be something simple and common, Brewers Yeast has been used for decades ( maybe longer ) on all kinds of animals for fleas and moskitoes bothering people. I felt results within 15 minutes of taking it, you will feel them getting active in your flesh!! I slept last night , straight through for the first time in at least 8 months. Don't give up the Borax & DE in carpets though, it is also valuble in this battle, I will continue using 20 MT Borax in my laundry for some time. My prayers are with you all." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=DSCM_33535 /Pets/fleas2.rss4 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:49:16 EDT [YEA] Joni from Lorimor, Ia writes: "I tried the candle in a pan of soapy water to kill fleas and It really works!!! Every night I catch about 20 of the little devils. I am going to attempt to bath my cats with ACV. This should be interesting!! Thanks for the suggestions." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=GARLIC_33529 /Pets/fleas2.rss5 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Ben from Southern Pines, Nc writes: "Garlic Oil: I give my 130lb shepherd/dane 3 tablets 2 times a day and when I ran out the fleas where horrible, he had sores and all. started back on the regimene and within 3 days a drastic improvement" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_33299 /Pets/fleas2.rss6 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:59:44 EDT [YEA] April from Scio, Ohio writes: "I read on this site about using apple cider vinegar diluted for fleas on my dog. He was really really bad! He was constantly itching and biting at them but I didnt see any fleas at first and he went 2-3 weeks with scratching and biting at himself. I felt so bad for him I called the vet and they told me it was probably dry skin, so they said to rub in vegetable oil into his skin. So I tried it and while I was doing that I finally noticed the fleas. He has really thick hair so when I checked the first time they might not have been very bad, well today I noticed them and they were horrible. He has big spots of hair missing and skin broke open. It was kind of late and so I needed something from home I could use until going to the store so I looked up home remedies for fleas and found this site....I applied the ACV and water 50/50 about 30 minutes ago and I have already noticed a difference in him!!!! I have never been happier in my life! He can finally have relief from it. Thank you soooo much...Rusty thanks you all on here!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=GARLIC_33220 /Pets/fleas2.rss7 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:48:08 EDT Db from San Francisco, Ca writes: "Hi, I came across your site while searching for safe & natural flea bath options for our cats. I noticed your garlic food supplement suggestion and thought it would be good to pass this info along to you and your readers: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/garlic.html The suggestion of garlic on the dog's food jumped out at me because our boy cat loves to nibble on house plants and we've had to spend some time learning about what plants are toxic to cats; Bulbs and many other plant parts from members of the Lily family (of which garlic is a member) are especially bad for cats. -I did not know that garlic was also toxic to dogs but apparently it is as well (I do know that cats don't have some of the toxin processing apparatus that other mammals have, so they tend to have the broadest risk of plant poisoning.) Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=RN_32866 /Pets/fleas2.rss8 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:42:08 EDT Robin from Toledo, Ohio writes: "QUESTION PLEASE: Dog ear problem: There is a flea in my little dog's ear. She is a three year old Minature Pinscher. Today is the fourth day of this problem, but NOW she is scratching at BOTH EARS (but more so the left one). She keeps shaking her head and scratching the back of her ear and fake-yawning and I feel so bad for her! Could have the medicine/home remedies have ran from one ear into the other through the ear canal? After I put her "monthly flea medicine" on her two days ago, I am POSITIVE a flea went up and crawled in her one ear. (there is no smell, started 10 minutes after I applied the flea medicine to her nape of the back of her neck). Here is what I have tried so far: ..a dropper full Vitamin E oil with no luck; ...a light mixture of a drop or two of peroxide and water, ...wiping it with a cotton ball, ...exploring a gentle look with a Q-tip and a flashlight, I couldn't see ANYTHING at all out of the ordinary ...a few drops of vinegar & water like I read here just in case it was ear mites(that was two days ago). ...I don't have a car to just run to the store and buy something so I want to try anything I might have at home first. Here is what I HAVEN'T TRIED YET: -I did not have any baby oil or olive oil to drop in it like I had read on some of your advice columns or I would have tried that..I am so afriad mineral oil will burn her already sensitive-from-scratching ear! -When I bought the "ear dry" stuff, they did have mineral oil, but only a huge bottle for over 10.00! Plus once I smelled it and noticed how strong it was, I was afraid to use it on her sensitive ears. -She will not allow me to use the "sucker-outer"thing like we use on babies. Drops I can sneak in there but the ball she sees coming and hides for hours. -I have not tried a tiny dropper full of the flea medicine as I read on here as well. That is just too scary. It is very strong and when I got it on my face from holding her to check her ears, by accident, it burned my eyes and skin for two days. 'Just too scary to use INSIDE her ears. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! I love my baby girl dog so very much, but the vet is over $60.00 (and that isn't even at the one I would have to walk her to because I don't have a car & can't get a ride from anyone until the weekend - in 4 more days!) just for the visit, and I am disabled and on a fixed income. I rescued her 3 yrs. ago from getting hit by a car, and no one claimed her from posters so I have had her in my family ever since and take care of her as well as I can. She is like my tiny baby. I hope to solve this ASAP as she must be sufferring some. I will respond immediately after I have tried something that works to help out someone else, as I didn't see this particular problem listed anywhere on here; none about a flea in a dog's ear rather than ear mites.. Thank you xoxo " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=FB_32904 /Pets/fleas2.rss9 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:51:35 EDT Jiminiecricket from Houghton Lake, Mi writes: "Has anyone heard of freezing the bedding of cat (or dog) and other small items your pet uses to kill fleas? I read this somewhere online." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=EAR_32776 /Pets/fleas2.rss10 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:40:56 EDT Robin from Toledo, Ohio, United States writes: "There is a flea in my little dog's ear. After I put her "monthly flea medicine" on her two days ago, I am POSITIVE a flea went up and crawled in her one ear. (no smell, started 15 mins. after I applied the flea meds to her back nape of the neck). I have tried a dropper full Vitamin E oil with no luck. I did not have any baby oil or olive oil to drop in it like I had read on several home remedy sites or I would try that.. I have tried I light mixture of a drop or two of peroxide and water, I have tried wiping it with a cotton ball, exploring a gentle look with a Q-tip and a flashlight and I have tried a few drops of vinegar & water like I read at a self-help pet site for ear mites(that was yesterday). I don't have a car to just run to the store and buy something so I want to try anything I might have at home before I have to walk several blocks in the rain to buy some mineral oil or eardrops. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! I love my minature pinscher so much, and she keeps shaking her head and scratching the back of her ear and fake-yawning and I feel so bad for her! It's gone on 2 days now - I have to solve this TODAY. I will respond immediately after I have tried something that works to help others, as I see no posts about a flea in a dog's ear rather than ear mites..Thank you xoxo " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_32711 /Pets/fleas2.rss11 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:14:28 EDT [YEA] Melissa from Budd Lake, Nj writes: "I came upon this site while looking for a home cure for fleas for my kitten and I can't be grateful enough. We adopted a kitten that was found in the woods and after we had had him for 3 weeks, my husband one day noticed what he thought were fleas. I looked online only to find Apple Cider Vinegar as a primary cure when used with water. So we gave him a little bath -- actually, we gave him 3 baths in 2 days with warm water and the ACV. The first instance, we saw fleas, as many had claimed, jumping for higher ground -- the head. So in the 2nd bath, we put some ACV around the key areas (everywhere on the head but the eys and nose) and sure enough, when we bathed the rest of him, those fleas had nowhere to go but into the bathwater - straight to their demise. The last bath we gave him -- there was NOT A SIGN of a single flea. Nothing jumped off our kitten whatsoever. It might have helped that we took some ACV that 1st night and dabbed it on his fur to ensure that if we had missed any, they might abandon ship throughout the night. Looks like ACV is a great first resort for the critters, not to mention that it's safe!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_32497 /Pets/fleas2.rss12 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:05:39 EDT Katherine from Raytown, Missouri writes: "I have an 11 year old saint/sheperd mix with the most stubborn fleas i have all the sprays and powders i can think of and still have fleas, we shaved off his hair cause he now has hot spots everywhere and couldn't treat them through his hair. I cook with garlic almost daily and pour the juice over his food does it not work if you cook it? I will try the vinger too cause i also have a 20 year old cat who is senile and can't remember if she ate seriously, she is very small has been for past 17 yrs that i have had her don't know why vet says she is healthly just little like 7 pounds. Don't want to use chemicals cause we have a 10 month old baby who crawls and puts everything in her mouth and worried about making her sick. will the cat drink the water and not get sick? willing to try everything thanks for the advise." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=DS_32282 /Pets/fleas2.rss13 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:48:56 EDT [YEA] Marilyn from Oswego, IL writes: "___ ___dish washing liquid will rid your pet of fleas. There are even some vets who recommend this treatment. Just dont get into eyes. It really works." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=RN_32001 /Pets/fleas2.rss14 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:53:02 EDT Gozdilla from Burbank, IL writes: "We always sprinkled brewers yeast over our dogs dry food. He loved the taste and never got fleas. He was a collie. My question is, what can I use to treat our beds for the fleas? My daughter is highly allergic to flea bite, and with 5 cats lying on our beds I'm sure they have to be in the mattress and pillows of every bed in the house. I only have carpet in one place in my house but the 3 dogs are going crazy. This is the worst infestation I have ever had. I also have birds and a husband with empysema, so I prefer not to use chemicals or bug bombs. HELP!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=DIATOMACEOUSEARTH_31962 /Pets/fleas2.rss15 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:41:16 EDT [WARNING!] Erna from Venice, Ca writes: "This is a warning about Diatomaceous earth: it was extremely effective on the fleas when I used it in my carpeted apartment, however it had dire health consequences for me. I used it on my apartment, vacuumed it up and then left for several days to go out of town. I hoped this would dispel the dust in the air, but it was still there, and breathing DE after a couple of days brought on a severe first-time asthma attack. I eventually just had to move out of that apartment due to the sensitivity it created in me, and I have had an asthma condition ever since. I found out later that DE consists of billions of fossilized remains of prehistoric algae that under the microscope look like little razor blades. This is the effect that it had on my lungs." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_31910 /Pets/fleas2.rss16 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Jean from Morgan Hill, Ca writes: "I have a yorkie and just found out she is 4 weeks pregnant and also found out she has fleas. I have never had this problem before and my vet had advised us not to use any chemicals to get rid of the fleas. So I found this site and was wondering if this would be safe for her to bath in and to add apple cider vinegar to her water???" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=DS_31850 /Pets/fleas2.rss17 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:52:53 EDT [YEA] Carol from Big Spring, Tx writes: "After finding and reading your web site I found the dish soap worked but I hesitate to use it too often. The night light under a pan of soapy water worked for inside the house. The flea comb has been wonderful. He likes the attention and will readily let me comb him.(Male Cat) Now I dip the comb in 7 dust He hated the dust before but he doesn't mind the comb dipped in it. I pick the fleas off the comb and put them into soapy water. They drown. The OVER THE COUNTER flea applications on the back of the neck did not work." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=DISHSOAPANDLAMPMETHOD_31240 /Pets/fleas2.rss18 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:55:08 EDT [YEA] Karen from Philadelphia, Pa writes: "I'm using the ACV on my cat and my dog and so far it seems to be working. However, to treat the infestation in my house I found an easy economical fix. First place 2 drops of dish detergent in a bowl of water then sit the bowl on the floor under a lamp overnight.Each morning I awoke to a bowl full of dead fleas. I continued the process until I no longer saw any fleas. Apparently, the warmth of the light attracts the fleas to the bowl and the solution kills the fleas instantly.Of course you need to remove your pet from the room you are treating to insure their safety." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_31081 /Pets/fleas2.rss19 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:16:15 EDT Trish from Cathlamet, Washington writes: "I was given two adorable kittens (Cookies & Cream) and they were infested with fleas. Now my teacup poodle has them too. I am going to try the ACV in bath and in their water. My little Muffy has a major problem with the runny eyes. Vet said it was a hazzard of down breeding. Will let you know if it works on her eyes. I do lots of surfing on the web, and this is an AWESOME site. Will add it to my favorites...I really prefer natural to chemical....Besides it is WAY cheaper. Love my babies, but like to keep a little ca ching in my pocket also...." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=DIATOMACEOUSEARTH_30996 /Pets/fleas2.rss20 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:00:43 EDT [WARNING!] Doglover-gsd from Morganton, Nc Burke writes: "diatomaceous earth - is a poisonous vapor producing substance." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_30403 /Pets/fleas2.rss21 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:04:35 EDT [YEA] Amber from Altamont, Ny writes: "I have had a flea infestation from hell for the past 4 months, I had to have a cat put to sleep that had a VERY severe reaction to the flea bites. I just tried the Apple Cider Vinegar on my 9 week old puppy and immeditaly the fleas died that were on her belly. I would DEFINATELY recommend trying this treatment!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ACV_30365 /Pets/fleas2.rss22 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:18:30 EDT [YEA] Rebecca from Oxford, Mississippi writes: "I just got a tiny Chihuahua puppy that was covered in fleas. There has been a major flea infestation this summer here in Mississippi. I already had a German Shepherd, Chihuahua, and 2 cats who are also infested. I just took the puppy and dipped her in a bowl of half water half white vinegar, THE FLEAS ARE OFF OF HER! I left the bowl sitting so that I can put any fleas I find in the bowl and let them die. I am about to dip my other Chihuahua and then spray down the German and the cats. Fleas really scramble and HATE this vinegar. I would rather smell the vinegar than have the fleas. I am also going to start putting it in their water. This is an amazing, cheap remedy. The Advantage, Advantix, Frontline, nothing worked...thank God for vinegar!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=AMETHYST_30106 /Pets/fleas2.rss23 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:11:16 EDT [YEA] WestWind from Orlando, FL writes: "Ameythest for fleas. Yea, it really works. Buy a stone from any new age shop for about $1 and put in cat's water dish. That's it. You never need to buy a new one. I first heard of this when my cat Zeus who was all cream color took off on me for almost a week. When he came home he was covered in fleas (being cream, they really showed). A friend told me that one of his friends did just what I am suggesting and her cat never has fleas. I was skeptical, but gave it a try. I don't remember exactly how long it was but it couldn't have been too long because I never remember worrying about fleas on him again (and he was an outdoor/indoor cat in Florida where the fleas are unbearable). I now have 3 other cats, one who used to go outside and two that never do and I never have any problems with fleas. They all get exposed to fleas, however, as I have a Bassett Hound who get them occasionally and brings them in the house. Obviously this doesn't work on dogs however - have no idea why. Just must be a chemistry thing. Economical, natural and couldn't be easier. Give it a try." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=ESSENTIALOILS_29839 /Pets/fleas2.rss24 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:25:45 EDT [YEA] Fraizer from Venice, Fl writes: "I too have been searching for a natural remedy to rid my 2 cats of fleas. I tried the Vinegar and some home remedies, but none of them worked for me. I refuse to put any pesticides or chemicals on my pets because they are really harmful to them, and my cats have had bad reactions to them. I will not mention brand names, but I finally found success with a store bought product. Go to your pet store and look for a natural flea powder or spray containing natural oils (peppermint, cloves, etc.) that will kill fleas. They are more expensive, but are non toxic to humans and pets and WORK GREAT! My girls are no longer biting & scratching. Be sure to spray or sprinkle the powder over your entire house as well. My cats smell like TEA BAGS but are no longer FLEA BAGS!!! Please do not put poison on your pets. Find a natural remedy." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/fleas.html&name=BSBS_29443 /Pets/fleas2.rss25 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:41:47 EDT [YEA] Pierre from Phuket, Thailand writes: "YEA - Hi all, I have been infected by flea and teaks, now is the raining season in Thailand where I living at the moment. I owned 3 dogs and have a see what is the Flea infection , but like this one I never see before! They was there, a millions and millions!!! I take under control this infestation using Borax, mix 4 part of Borax, 1.5 part of Salt 1.5 Soda. I cover all my garden and all place they the dogs playing. Left over night plus 24 hours. I added to the drink water ACV but not much because the dogs do not liked. Finally I prepare mix Hydrogen Peroxide, ACV, Borax and spraying the dogs. Now I am on the second week and thats work, thats more then miracle, the dogs are more calm and can sleep over night, and not toxic for the dogs and for the human. Hope that help, Just do it. Cheers Pierre. "