Natural Flea Control Please help! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Tinal · 04-16-2009, 07:46 AM

The weather is starting to get nice, and I am at the park with my skin kids and with Pebbles and I am concerned about getting fleas!

I read that cutting up a Lemon and adding boiling water to it and leaving it over night, then in the morning spritz your dog. Is this not going to leave her fur all sticky?

Does someone have any other natural ways to prevent fleas? Any help would be appreciated.

hartygirl · 04-16-2009, 07:56 AM

I use Revolution, but here in the south fleas are still a problem with the preventative care, so I also use a product called "flea the scene" by happy tails. I use their whole line of skin care and I LOVE IT! I have the comfy dog shampoo and the fur butter or fur worse conditioner. Also between baths I use the Clean dog spray, the scent is so yummy!

I use all the products that I get for my dogs on my self first (human testing

) and these are approved by me!

Search Results

I hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions

maxmom · 04-16-2009, 07:59 AM

I use Mink Sheen shampoo, and add to it a little bit of Rosemary oil, it worked fine, up to this season, I found a flea on Max, and he's been scratching lately, so I'll be very interested to hear what everyone has to say.

maxmom · 04-16-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartygirl

I use Revolution, but here in the south fleas are still a problem with the preventative care, so I also use a product called "flea the scene" by happy tails. I use their whole line of skin care and I LOVE IT! I have the comfy dog shampoo and the fur butter or fur worse conditioner. Also between baths I use the Clean dog spray, the scent is so yummy!

I use all the products that I get for my dogs on my self first (human testing

) and these are approved by me!

Search Results

I hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions

Can you list the ingredients of it?How do you use it, when you are going out, or on regular bases?

hartygirl · 04-16-2009, 08:38 AM

Nothing ruins a relaxing day in the sun like uninvited guests. Mosquitoes, fleas and annoying neighbors can all turn that perfect afternoon into sheer torture. All natural Flea the Scene is a 3-in-1 spray that will take the sting out of flea season while soothing and protecting your canine companion.

Our proprietary insect repellent, a powerful blend of plant extracts, fends off the enemy for up to four hours, making hikes and vacations comfortable again. Flea the Scene also soothes irritated skin with Indian Frankincense and aloe vera while providing UV protection with an all-natural sunscreen (don’t forget that dog's get sunburned too!).

All natural Flea the Scene:
It's all natural and perfectly safe even if your dog licks it off
A perfect complement to products like Frontline & Advantage
No overwhelming medicinal aroma like some sprays
Contains no pesticides or poisons
Perfect product for a day at the beach or a walk in the park
Yes you can use it on yourself
Flea the Scene contains no SLS or Parabens...and of course, is cruelty free..well except to mosquitoes, fleas and annoying neighbors

Flea the Scene
Skin soothing insect spray with sunscreen
Water

Polysorbate 20 Derived from Coconut oil and used to dissolve essential oils into water, without the use of alcohol.

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Natural insect repellent. Contains vitamin E, some B vitamins, zinc and some minerals.

Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed Oil Helpful in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory pain, as well as improving over all pet health. Improves the silkiness and sheen of dogs’ coats.

Tarchonanthus Camphoratus (Leleshwa) Oil Leleshwa has been proven to have antiseptic properties superior to that of Tea Tree oil. It is a natural detergent, and is a more effective insect repellent than either catnip or neem oils.

Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil rich in vitamin C, antioxidents and enzymes, also actsto prevent bacterial growth.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil Acts as an antiseptic. Natural insect repellent and soothes itching skin

Citric Acid Citric acid is a crystal-like, colorless, organic acid that naturally occurs in citrus fruits. It’s a natural preservative and also helps to adjust the pH of products to prevent them from being too alkaline.

Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil Relieves pain, disinfectant; healing to the skin, soothes insect bites.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Natural antiseptic.

Titanium Dioxide mineral used as a natural sunscreen and to help brighten the coat,

Olibanum (Boswellia Serrata) Gum Also known as Indian Frankincense, reduces inflammations, reddening and is perfect for dogs with sensitive skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Brings immediate cooling relief to fleabites and helps reduce itching. Aloe contains minerals, proteins and enzymes that help soften the coat and soothe skin

Calendula Flower Extract Herb that brings quick, soothing relief to pain and swelling from insect bites and minor cuts while lending wound-healing antimicrobial properties

Comfrey Extract (Symphytum Officinale) Herb that treats flea and other insect bites, burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions and just about any other irritation

Arctium Lappa Root (Burdock) Helps treat flaky or inflammatory skin disorders such as psoriasis or eczema

Boswelllia Cateri Plant Extract helps with inflamation

Potassium Sorbate a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt used to inhibit growth of microbes and mold.

Sodium Benzoate an FDA-approved, polyunsaturated fat that is used to inhibit microbial growth.

hartygirl · 04-16-2009, 08:41 AM

I use it before they go outside for long periods of time or if they are going to be somewhere new.

The flea problem where I live is INSANE and this spray seems to really help!

MarcyG · 04-16-2009, 08:43 AM

I use a product by Halo called cloud nine herbal dip. I've been using it for 3 years in Ohio and have not had any problems. I put it on my 3 cats and 1 dogs collars about once a month

I get mine at my doggie bakery in town but here is an amazon link

FYI: I bought 1 bottle 3 years ago and just had to get my 2nd

Amazon.com: Cloud Nine Herbal Dip: Kitchen &...

Marcy

lucirbc · 04-16-2009, 09:04 AM

i have heard that giving your dog garlic and ester c as suppliments helps repel the fleas. i have a dog with major allergies and that was all i could use on her for about 10 months. she never got fleas and we are in south florida, so it must have worked!

maxmom · 04-16-2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucirbc

i have heard that giving your dog garlic and ester c as suppliments helps repel the fleas. i have a dog with major allergies and that was all i could use on her for about 10 months. she never got fleas and we are in south florida, so it must have worked!

I thought garlic was bad for them.How and where did you buy ester c, any brand in particular, and what dosage do you give?
I'm desperate with this issue, I'll try anything and everything.Max sleeps with us, I change and wash my sheets every other day just in case, I'm not using my comforter, just a thin blanket easier to wash and dry, his bed and blankets are wash daily, and dh is starting to make fun of me vacuuming every single day..but I really hate fleas!!

lucirbc · 04-16-2009, 10:23 AM

i am pretty sure that garlic is bad for them in the raw form. there are many suppliments that are sold for dogs with garlic in them. i just used people suppliments for her. ester c you can buy in the vitamin asile as well. i am not sure of the dosage for a yorkie b/c this was one of my other dogs. if you call your vet they should be able to tell you. if they think your crazy let me know and i will find out, as my vet is pretty good with the holistic stuff....

maxmom · 04-16-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucirbc

i am pretty sure that garlic is bad for them in the raw form. there are many suppliments that are sold for dogs with garlic in them. i just used people suppliments for her. ester c you can buy in the vitamin asile as well. i am not sure of the dosage for a yorkie b/c this was one of my other dogs. if you call your vet they should be able to tell you. if they think your crazy let me know and i will find out, as my vet is pretty good with the holistic stuff....

LOL, thank you for offering to ask your vet, you read my mind, while I was reading the..ask you vet, part, was the first thing I thought.LOL, but I'll call tomorrow and ask anyways .

mstrooperwife · 04-19-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartygirl

I use Revolution, but here in the south fleas are still a problem with the preventative care, so I also use a product called "flea the scene" by happy tails. I use their whole line of skin care and I LOVE IT! I have the comfy dog shampoo and the fur butter or fur worse conditioner. Also between baths I use the Clean dog spray, the scent is so yummy!

I use all the products that I get for my dogs on my self first (human testing

) and these are approved by me!

Search Results

I hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions

I just ordered the Flea the Scene and Comfy Dog Shampoo........I can't wait to try this. Especially the Flea the Scene since i'm having so much trouble with controlling fleas in south MS this year.

ltret0294 · 04-19-2009, 01:33 PM

This site was suggested by a YTer
Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - Ticks, fleas, bees, flies, snakes and other gremlins! And how to deal with them!
It has a lot of good info.

Abby08 · 04-19-2009, 02:18 PM

As far as natural flea preventive is concerned I have read of pealing oranges and using the peel and the white pith to line the insides of pet pillows and fabric collars and once read of someone with cats, spreading the peels and pith all over their carpet overnight and then picking up the larger parts and giving a good vacuum to the floor, and this supposedly killed the fleas.

Lemon spray will help your dog smell better but it might not want to lick and clean itself afterward though and it might attract yellow jackets, which would be bad for all concerned! Unless you can remove the sugar from the lemon, I would not use it directly on the dog, maybe a type of collar that you can enclose those things in or a bandana soaked in the liquid and allowed to dry before wearing.

I have read of using brewers yeast, and there used to be a lot of products made with that yeast for that purpose, but don't know if this actually prevents fleas or not.

I wish I could remember the name of the product we used many years ago. We bought it at a farm supply store. I don't think it was "natural" but it killed adults and prevented the pre-adults and eggs from evolving any further and killed them also. We have never had a problem with it ever again and never re-applied it. We are getting ready to get rid of the rug, and I'd like to replace it with a real wood floor instead of carpet. Hope I can find something like it again!

The name of it started with a V and it came in a tiny bottle, we then put it into a larger spray bottle with water and sprayed it every where on the carpet, but not on the furniture surfaces. I imagine it is some kind of bio poision. Never had a problem with our cats or our kids, but don't know really what was inside of it.

Amanda7 · 04-19-2009, 06:27 PM

There is a product called CedarCide. It's made of Cedar Oil and is supposed to naturally repell and kill fleas, ticks, and other insects. Their website says it is safe for humans and pets, and is made from FDA approved ingredients. I haven't used it but I'm definitely gonna look into this. Here is the website -

http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html

Has anyone tried this yet?

04-16-2009, 07:46 AM	#1
Tinal YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ottawa,ON,Canada Posts: 280 Blog Entries: 1	Natural Flea Control Please help! The weather is starting to get nice, and I am at the park with my skin kids and with Pebbles and I am concerned about getting fleas! I read that cutting up a Lemon and adding boiling water to it and leaving it over night, then in the morning spritz your dog. Is this not going to leave her fur all sticky? Does someone have any other natural ways to prevent fleas? Any help would be appreciated.

04-16-2009, 07:56 AM	#2
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	I use Revolution, but here in the south fleas are still a problem with the preventative care, so I also use a product called "flea the scene" by happy tails. I use their whole line of skin care and I LOVE IT! I have the comfy dog shampoo and the fur butter or fur worse conditioner. Also between baths I use the Clean dog spray, the scent is so yummy! I use all the products that I get for my dogs on my self first (human testing) and these are approved by me! Search Results I hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions __________________

04-16-2009, 07:59 AM	#3
maxmom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,307 Blog Entries: 1	I use Mink Sheen shampoo, and add to it a little bit of Rosemary oil, it worked fine, up to this season, I found a flea on Max, and he's been scratching lately, so I'll be very interested to hear what everyone has to say. __________________ maxmom My belongs to Max and Sophie Mei

04-16-2009, 08:38 AM	#5
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	Nothing ruins a relaxing day in the sun like uninvited guests. Mosquitoes, fleas and annoying neighbors can all turn that perfect afternoon into sheer torture. All natural Flea the Scene is a 3-in-1 spray that will take the sting out of flea season while soothing and protecting your canine companion. Our proprietary insect repellent, a powerful blend of plant extracts, fends off the enemy for up to four hours, making hikes and vacations comfortable again. Flea the Scene also soothes irritated skin with Indian Frankincense and aloe vera while providing UV protection with an all-natural sunscreen (don’t forget that dog's get sunburned too!). All natural Flea the Scene: It's all natural and perfectly safe even if your dog licks it off A perfect complement to products like Frontline & Advantage No overwhelming medicinal aroma like some sprays Contains no pesticides or poisons Perfect product for a day at the beach or a walk in the park Yes you can use it on yourself Flea the Scene contains no SLS or Parabens...and of course, is cruelty free..well except to mosquitoes, fleas and annoying neighbors Flea the Scene Skin soothing insect spray with sunscreen Water Polysorbate 20 Derived from Coconut oil and used to dissolve essential oils into water, without the use of alcohol. Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Natural insect repellent. Contains vitamin E, some B vitamins, zinc and some minerals. Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed Oil Helpful in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory pain, as well as improving over all pet health. Improves the silkiness and sheen of dogs’ coats. Tarchonanthus Camphoratus (Leleshwa) Oil Leleshwa has been proven to have antiseptic properties superior to that of Tea Tree oil. It is a natural detergent, and is a more effective insect repellent than either catnip or neem oils. Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil rich in vitamin C, antioxidents and enzymes, also actsto prevent bacterial growth. Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil Acts as an antiseptic. Natural insect repellent and soothes itching skin Citric Acid Citric acid is a crystal-like, colorless, organic acid that naturally occurs in citrus fruits. It’s a natural preservative and also helps to adjust the pH of products to prevent them from being too alkaline. Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil Relieves pain, disinfectant; healing to the skin, soothes insect bites. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Natural antiseptic. Titanium Dioxide mineral used as a natural sunscreen and to help brighten the coat, Olibanum (Boswellia Serrata) Gum Also known as Indian Frankincense, reduces inflammations, reddening and is perfect for dogs with sensitive skin. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Brings immediate cooling relief to fleabites and helps reduce itching. Aloe contains minerals, proteins and enzymes that help soften the coat and soothe skin Calendula Flower Extract Herb that brings quick, soothing relief to pain and swelling from insect bites and minor cuts while lending wound-healing antimicrobial properties Comfrey Extract (Symphytum Officinale) Herb that treats flea and other insect bites, burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions and just about any other irritation Arctium Lappa Root (Burdock) Helps treat flaky or inflammatory skin disorders such as psoriasis or eczema Boswelllia Cateri Plant Extract helps with inflamation Potassium Sorbate a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt used to inhibit growth of microbes and mold. Sodium Benzoate an FDA-approved, polyunsaturated fat that is used to inhibit microbial growth. __________________

04-16-2009, 08:41 AM	#6
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	I use it before they go outside for long periods of time or if they are going to be somewhere new. The flea problem where I live is INSANE and this spray seems to really help! __________________

04-16-2009, 08:43 AM	#7
MarcyG Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Posts: 92	I use a product by Halo called cloud nine herbal dip. I've been using it for 3 years in Ohio and have not had any problems. I put it on my 3 cats and 1 dogs collars about once a month I get mine at my doggie bakery in town but here is an amazon link FYI: I bought 1 bottle 3 years ago and just had to get my 2nd Amazon.com: Cloud Nine Herbal Dip: Kitchen &... Marcy

04-16-2009, 09:04 AM	#8
lucirbc YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 273	natural prevention i have heard that giving your dog garlic and ester c as suppliments helps repel the fleas. i have a dog with major allergies and that was all i could use on her for about 10 months. she never got fleas and we are in south florida, so it must have worked! __________________ Luci West Palm Beach, Fl Triton dob 09.06 Newfie/Shepard Mix Lilo dob 06.07 Frenchie/Pit Mix Coral dob 12.1.08 Yorkie

04-16-2009, 10:23 AM	#10
lucirbc YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 273	i am pretty sure that garlic is bad for them in the raw form. there are many suppliments that are sold for dogs with garlic in them. i just used people suppliments for her. ester c you can buy in the vitamin asile as well. i am not sure of the dosage for a yorkie b/c this was one of my other dogs. if you call your vet they should be able to tell you. if they think your crazy let me know and i will find out, as my vet is pretty good with the holistic stuff.... __________________ Luci West Palm Beach, Fl Triton dob 09.06 Newfie/Shepard Mix Lilo dob 06.07 Frenchie/Pit Mix Coral dob 12.1.08 Yorkie

04-19-2009, 01:33 PM	#13
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	This site was suggested by a YTer Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - Ticks, fleas, bees, flies, snakes and other gremlins! And how to deal with them! It has a lot of good info. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

04-19-2009, 02:18 PM	#14
Abby08 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ,nc,usa Posts: 193	As far as natural flea preventive is concerned I have read of pealing oranges and using the peel and the white pith to line the insides of pet pillows and fabric collars and once read of someone with cats, spreading the peels and pith all over their carpet overnight and then picking up the larger parts and giving a good vacuum to the floor, and this supposedly killed the fleas. Lemon spray will help your dog smell better but it might not want to lick and clean itself afterward though and it might attract yellow jackets, which would be bad for all concerned! Unless you can remove the sugar from the lemon, I would not use it directly on the dog, maybe a type of collar that you can enclose those things in or a bandana soaked in the liquid and allowed to dry before wearing. I have read of using brewers yeast, and there used to be a lot of products made with that yeast for that purpose, but don't know if this actually prevents fleas or not. I wish I could remember the name of the product we used many years ago. We bought it at a farm supply store. I don't think it was "natural" but it killed adults and prevented the pre-adults and eggs from evolving any further and killed them also. We have never had a problem with it ever again and never re-applied it. We are getting ready to get rid of the rug, and I'd like to replace it with a real wood floor instead of carpet. Hope I can find something like it again! The name of it started with a V and it came in a tiny bottle, we then put it into a larger spray bottle with water and sprayed it every where on the carpet, but not on the furniture surfaces. I imagine it is some kind of bio poision. Never had a problem with our cats or our kids, but don't know really what was inside of it.

04-19-2009, 06:27 PM	#15
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	There is a product called CedarCide. It's made of Cedar Oil and is supposed to naturally repell and kill fleas, ticks, and other insects. Their website says it is safe for humans and pets, and is made from FDA approved ingredients. I haven't used it but I'm definitely gonna look into this. Here is the website - http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html Has anyone tried this yet? __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.