How to Get Rid Of Your Pet's Fleas Without The Use Of Chemicals

If you prefer to use non-chemical approaches to your pet's health care or maybe your pet has had adverse reactions in the past to the standard chemical flea killer products, you need this advice. Fleas are not only annoying in their own right but they can also cause tapeworms.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Diatomaceous Earth

1. 

   Buy some Diatomaceous Earth (otherwise known as DE) from a health food supplier or perhaps from an on-line source. Be sure to get food grade DE.

2. 

   Sprinkle pet liberally with the DE.

3. 

   Leave the DE on your pet. It won't harm them, even if ingested through licking, etc.

4. 

   Once the DE has been on your pet for at least 24 hours, use a flea comb on the spots fleas are the heaviest. Check to see that the fleas are dead. If not, leave the DE on longer.

5. 

   Wash your pet. I suggest you wash your pet with Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo as this also will kill fleas. See my other eHow article I will reference at the bottom of this page.

Resources

• Controlling Dog Pests and Parasites
• Above Referenced Article - How to Get Rid Of Fleas On A Puppy
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[Susanh]

on 8/15/2008 Fantastic tips, thanks! :)

[ursaminor]

on 5/12/2008 We put DE all over our patio in the summertime and the fleas never seem to make it into the house any more! Good article. 5 stars.

[showpup]

on 12/6/2007 Wildscribe - yes, cedar only repels. Additionally, cedar oils can be harmful to animals. Plus -- if you use cedar chips that are urinated on, it creates a NASTY fume type effect that I fear could have the potential to even choke puppies so be careful with it's use. Yes, for dog beds... wonderful stuff!

[showpup]

on 12/6/2007 Angel, nope! Won't hurt them (the food grade type only) in fact, I used to raise rare softbills and parrots and would not only sprinkle it with my newly hatched youngsters (prevent spiders) but would allow them to eat it as it actually can assist with internal parasites as well. And no, do not use this in place of a wormer! But the food grade DE is quite safe, even for cats who lick everything.

[Walkaboutangel]

on 12/5/2007 It really won't hurt them if they lick it?

It sounds too good to be true..lol

Angel