How to Use Brewer's Yeast & Garlic to Kill Fleas

Fleas cause your animal to scratch itself.

Brewer's yeast and garlic are natural flea repellents. By adding these ingredients to the food of your pet, you can decrease the number of fleas that attack your pet because they make the animal's blood unpalatable to the pests. Without their food source, the fleas will move on or die. It is important to consult your veterinarian before adding anything to your pet's food, especially if you have cats. Some cats have adverse reactions to garlic supplementation.

Things You'll Need

• Brewer's yeast
• 1 clove raw garlic
• Knife
• Garlic powder

Instructions

1. Add one tsp. of brewer's yeast to your pet's food daily if the animal is under 50 pounds. Add one tbsp. if the animal weighs more than 50 pounds.

2. Closely monitor the animal's behavior throughout the day after the feeding. Some dogs have an allergic reaction to yeast that can include severe itching, scratching and skin redness. If you observe this reaction, call your veterinarian and discontinue the yeast application.

3. Dice one clove of raw garlic finely. Begin adding it to the pet's food, along with the brewer's yeast, daily if there was no reaction to the yeast. You can also use a tsp. of garlic powder instead of the raw garlic.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not limit your treatment of the flea issue to your pet. Be sure to treat the pet's living environment by vacuuming all carpets and washing all pet bedding.

• Immediately discontinue the use of the garlic and yeast if your pet exhibits any changes in behavior or signs of discomfort.

References

• My Healthy Cat: Brewer's Yeast and Garlic
• Earth Easy: Garlic and Yeast