Control Fleas With Natural Pet Products

Fleas can become a problem with any pet but they can be controlled with natural pet products

. When a pets comfort is affected by the fleas that is when it is time to step in and help. There are any number of products available to correct the problem but many have synthetic and potentially toxic substances.

The task of removing fleas from your pet and your home is a process. It may need to be repeated more than once to control the flea population. An adult flea can lay 60 eggs a day and up to 400 in its lifetime. This can create an infestation quickly.

It will not be enough to treat your pet and not the rest of their environment. Where they play and sleep will need extra attention. All the carpets in the home will need treatment, as well as, any drapery and upholstery. They can also be found in dark cracks and crevices. If the pet spends time in your bed, it will also need treatment.

The first thing that must be done is a thorough cleaning of pet and home. Vacuuming all possible areas including hardwood floors will go a long way in controlling the flea population. Use the extensions and attachments to reach all cracks and crevices. Toss the vacuum bag out of the house once done. In this way, fleas in all stages may be collected and removed from the home.

Your pet needs to be cleaned as well. Use a flea comb to remove the fleas. The pet will need a bath regularly. Either a natural flea shampoo or regular natural shampoo may be used for the bath. The will both remove fleas. Follow the bath with a lotion or powder if necessary.

The available natural pesticides are limonenes, tea tree oil, pennyroyal oil, pyrethrum and diatomaceous earth. Of this list, the one with no harmful affects to humans or pets is diatomaceous earth. The others can cause allergic reactions in some animals and others have to be watched for the quantity placed on the pet. Diatomaceous earth can be used on your pet and spread around the home. The powder is able to cut the shell of the flea and dry them from the inside out causing them to die.

Some zinc, garlic or brewers yeast added to their diet temporarily will help rid a pet of fleas as well. Once the flea population is under control, some attention needs to be given to a pets diet. A healthy pet is less likely to have an infestation. A diet full of whole healthy food with vitamins and supplements will repel fleas. Any of these items can be found among natural pet products.

by: Fran Kemp

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