There seems to be some knowledgeable pet owners here. (natural flea remedies?)

[Incitatus]

I am looking for alternatives to the pesticides sold for flea treatment for cats and dogs. I have come across a lot of conflicting information about feeding them garlic. Some sites say it is toxic and others say that is a myth and it works great (when using real minced cloves, not powdered garlic). Apple cider vinegar and lavender oil are suggested as a spray for around the house and on the pets.

So for people who use natural remedies for their pets, are there specific foods you feed them for flea treatment, bathing treatments, and sprays for the pets and furniture?

I feed my cat pedigree dry food and friskies canned food. I feed my dog pedigree dry food and a homemade food made with rice, carrots, peas, and I rotate on the meats with a variety of chicken hearts, chicken gizzards, chicken livers, chicken, beef hearts, beef kidneys,and ground beef. That cat won't touch this mix. The dog goes crazy for it.

[Kali]

1. flea comb and DE the premises, then vacuum, vacuum, vacuum

brewers yeast as a nutritional supplemeny is supposed to help, I have no experience

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[emilyg]

4. Yes. I empty the vacuum cup directly into toilet - so

the fleas and eggs get flushed.

[Curmudgeoness]

8. I agree about the flea comb. When my cats had fleas,

I would sit with them on the kitchen floor with a cup of hot soapy water and the flea comb. Comb them, get a flea inthe comb, dip it in the water and kill it immediately. This was a daily (if not more) ritual.

[Flaxbee]

2. I have six cats, and really, the only way I can control the fleas

is with Advantage. It seems to be gentler than Frontline, which actually did not work for me at all last year. Herbal remedies may work, but will also take a LOT of work. I don't know what to suggest, but if you find good info, I'd appreciate knowing about it.

You also may want to post this in the Pets forum if you can --

[RebelOne]

3. I can attest to Advantage being the best pest control. n/t

[Lasher]

5. Have you tried Revolution?

You have to have a prescription from a vet to get it, but it includes protection against heartworms. It's what I use but I was wondering if Advantage is better.

[alphafemale]

7. Bingo on this.

Some things you really gotta chemical warfare on.

And animals really are so much better off being parasite free.

[coffeenap]

6. Maybe check out Cedarcide?

They advertise on progressive radio and sound great. I plan to try their product in a few weeks. Here is a link:

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

[NMDemDist2]

9. +1 n/t

[raccoon]

10. Brewers yeast and garlic pills. you can get them at any pet store.

IME, most cats like them. Just put one in with your cat's food.

Keeps my cat free of fleas.