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If your’re leery of using chemical products on you dog or home, there are a number of Plant, vitamin, and herbal-based natural flea treatments available. Adding garlic ( which I recommend for I know it works I have used it in my dogs food. Just sprinkle a small amount each time you feed them) or brewers yeast to a dogs food has long been thought to keep fleas from alighting and biting. Since both are ordinary food products nd not harmful to dogs, there’s really nothing to lose by giving them a try.
Herbal flea collars and powders are also popular and widely available.
Eucalyptus, fennel, rosemary, rue, wormwood, and yellow dock all seem to act as flea repellents. To make your own herbal flea powder, combine equal amounts of these herbs and mix them well. Sprinkle a small amount of the powder on your dog’s coat and massage it in thoroughly, making sure to work it all the way down to the skin. You can also use a drop or two of the essential oils of eucalyptus and rosemary on a plain canvas or fabric-covered collar.
As with any flea collar, though, watch for signs of hair loss or skin irritation aroung the neck, and be careful that the dog doesn’t chew on the collar. You can also buy ready-made herbal flea collars at pet supply and natural food stores.

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