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Holistic Flea Treatment For Dogs - How To Avoid Using Chemicals

Fleas are a real nuisance for dogs. By the time you notice them on your pet, they will already have got to the level of a full blown infestation! This article looks at holistic flea treatment for dogs.

It has to be said up front that fleas are incredibly difficult to get rid of. They spend a very small amount of their time actually on any one animal. They lay eggs all over the house and garden and these eggs can even last through winter. Fleas move from one pet to another and to make matters even worse, fleas bite your pets causing further irritation and discomfort.

Holistic flea treatment for dogs needs to look at both prevention and cure. Unfortunately there is no single simple solution to getting rid of fleas permanently. They need to be attacked on a number of fronts.

Vets will often want to prescribe chemical treatments for fleas. While they do get rid of many fleas, their toxicity can also harm our pets in the process. Chemical treatments should be seen as an absolute  last resort for getting rid of fleas.

You'll be pleased to know that there are plenty of natural options to use before then. And prevention is always the best course of action. Try these seven tips out before turning to chemicals:

1. Groom your dog often with a fine tooth flea comb which will remove adult fleas and eggs from your pet's fur.
2. Use a natural flea repellent shampoo when you bath your dog (aim for once every two months).
3. Natural flea collars are inexpensive and are a good help.
4. Vacuum the house often to suck up fallen eggs and fleas. Make sure you vacuum the couch and other soft furnishings too.
5. Wash your dog's bedding often.
6. Plant lavender & mint in the garden. These are natural flea repellents.
7. Use a herbal cream to soothe flea bites on your dog.

You cannot rely on just one of these options for flea control as none of them are completely effective. Holistic flea treatment for dogs involves using several of them. If you gang up on fleas with several of these methods you should be able to get rid of fleas and not have to turn to toxic chemical alternatives.

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Novartis Capstar Flea Treatment Blue Tabs for Dogs and Cats List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $22.42 You save: $7.57 (25%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The fleas on the pet are in the adult stage. An adult, female flea, living on a pet, can lay up to 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. With CAPSTAR (nitenpyram), almost all adult fleas will die within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats. Features Oral tablet for controlling adult fleas in cats and dogs Active ingredient is Nitenpyram, which interferes with normal nerve transmission and kills fleas For cats and dogs 2 to 25 pounds Should be given orally no more often than once per day Please read all label information on delivery

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