What is the best holistic method for ticks/fleas.........

LuvourGSDs · 04-27-2010, 11:13 PM

Just wondering what all do ? This yr I am trying to go total natural & try not to use chemicals. Last yr I only used Frontline Plus once. So far I have not used anything this yr. Tonight I found my first tick ever on one of our dogs. I hate that.

Not sure if this is ok, but added a tad of garlic power on their kibble tonight.

Trying to learn all the holistic methods & would love to go this route.

Please share methods that have worked with ticks & fleas please...............

If garlic, not sure which kind, how much & how often to give ????

~Thanks~

onyx'girl · 04-27-2010, 11:18 PM

I just found out about this and have two tags coming on Tuesday.
Home | shoo!TAG? - The chemical-free way to protect your dogs, cats, and horses from pests
It works on electromagnetic fields and no chemicals. My friend has a dog with seizures, she checked with her vet to see if this would harm him and the vet didn't seem to think so. Maybe worth a try? Look at the site and read the testimonials, horses seem to do well with it, too.
Downside is the dog has to wear a collar (other tags can't rub against it) and service dogs going thru store security may have the tag demagnetized.

DJEtzel · 04-27-2010, 11:27 PM

Bug Off Garlic for dogs-

Dog - Bug Off Garlic for Dogs - Springtime, Inc.

GSDSunshine · 04-27-2010, 11:29 PM

I feed Bug Off garlic granules. From springtime. The recommended dosage is one scoop per day per 60 lbs..... you work upto that amount to avoid stomach upset... and you can go as high as double of triple the dosage amount in high infested areas. Its takes continual feeding for about 3-4 weeks before the full effect is seen. Koda has been on it now for about 3 weeks and he was tick free after his hike last weekend.... and I live in N. Florida, so that was a miracle. lol

Gib Laut · 04-28-2010, 11:15 AM

I'm lucky, no ticks since I moved to a new location...yet....but, I would try Rose Geranium Oil if I found one...I don't believe in giving my dog garlic so this one seems to have some positive results....there is another thread that is discussing RGO now....waiting to hear any more results from people.

LuvourGSDs · 04-28-2010, 12:47 PM

I would be game to hear about the RGO ! Keep me posted please. I have started using oils (spray on) & I like. They smell so good. I have used them also.

I'm not sure on the garlic thing. If it worked & didn't harm the dogs, would use over Frontline.

boeselager · 05-03-2010, 01:04 PM

I sprayed down Nematodes in 2007, and haven't needed to buy any more yet. They are all natural and do not harm the animals or humans. Here is where I got mine at,
www.arbico-organics.com I have not had any kind of chemical, etc on my dog's (didn't need to) since I sprayed these down on my property.

Lin · 05-03-2010, 05:05 PM

diatomaceous earth is good for fleas. I use that and recently started Bug Off as well.

Blitz1203 · 05-08-2010, 02:53 PM

Blitz is on one of those flea and tick things the vet gave us.. I think it is Frontline. We've been going to a lot of fields and walking trails. I haven't noticed any ticks on him. He itches now and then, but I think it is allergies as I don't see any ticks. Though.. interestingly enough I've gotten a tick on me every day in the last 3 days. I've managed to catch them before they could do too much harm to me, but I'm looking for something to prevent this. *Wonders if they make something for dogs and humans heh.

Other odd item. The 3 ticks I've gotten have all be different types of ticks. First a deer tick, then a Lone Star Tick, and then a brown one I have yet to identify. I'm a bit Lyme Disease weary now. I've seen more ticks this week than I have at any other time in my life.

Lin · 05-08-2010, 05:02 PM

Blitz, frontline is a chemical flea/tick treatment. The OP is looking for non-chemical, holistic methods.

04-27-2010, 11:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
LuvourGSDs Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OH Posts: 5,578	What is the best holistic method for ticks/fleas......... Just wondering what all do ? This yr I am trying to go total natural & try not to use chemicals. Last yr I only used Frontline Plus once. So far I have not used anything this yr. Tonight I found my first tick ever on one of our dogs. I hate that. Not sure if this is ok, but added a tad of garlic power on their kibble tonight. Trying to learn all the holistic methods & would love to go this route. Please share methods that have worked with ticks & fleas please............... If garlic, not sure which kind, how much & how often to give ???? ~Thanks~ __________________ ~Jen~ Sable~ GSD 7 yrs. NJP, OJP, NAP, NAJ, NA, TN-N, NAC, NJC, CGC Shadow~ BGSD Adopted 6 yrs. RN, CGC Storm~ GSD 5 yrs. RA, TN-N, CGC Skyrah~ GSD Fun Sable Puppy "Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail."

04-27-2010, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,608	I just found out about this and have two tags coming on Tuesday. Home \| shoo!TAG? - The chemical-free way to protect your dogs, cats, and horses from pests It works on electromagnetic fields and no chemicals. My friend has a dog with seizures, she checked with her vet to see if this would harm him and the vet didn't seem to think so. Maybe worth a try? Look at the site and read the testimonials, horses seem to do well with it, too. Downside is the dog has to wear a collar (other tags can't rub against it) and service dogs going thru store security may have the tag demagnetized. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

04-27-2010, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
DJEtzel Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 2,932	Bug Off Garlic for dogs- Dog - Bug Off Garlic for Dogs - Springtime, Inc. __________________ I'm Danielle Frag CGC, male GSD Bailey, female Rat Terrier Mix www.FraggleRockCollars.com

04-27-2010, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
GSDSunshine Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tallahassee, Fl Posts: 1,601	I feed Bug Off garlic granules. From springtime. The recommended dosage is one scoop per day per 60 lbs..... you work upto that amount to avoid stomach upset... and you can go as high as double of triple the dosage amount in high infested areas. Its takes continual feeding for about 3-4 weeks before the full effect is seen. Koda has been on it now for about 3 weeks and he was tick free after his hike last weekend.... and I live in N. Florida, so that was a miracle. lol __________________ -Kira Fur Family: Dakota "Koda" GSD 02/20/2008 Chloe Calico 9/21/2007 "The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too"

04-28-2010, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gib Laut Master Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Muskoka, Ontario Posts: 529	I'm lucky, no ticks since I moved to a new location...yet....but, I would try Rose Geranium Oil if I found one...I don't believe in giving my dog garlic so this one seems to have some positive results....there is another thread that is discussing RGO now....waiting to hear any more results from people. __________________ Dexter-male, sable GSD, 2 yr. old rescue "My impetus is an unfulfillable debt to animals entrusted to my care before I recognized the extent of our advanced industrial and societal hypocrisy (i.e. the extent of my own ignorance and participation)." -Euan Fingal RIP Kato- 12 yrs, GSD, forever my friend Kelsey- 15 yrs, GSD, an inspiration

04-28-2010, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
LuvourGSDs Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OH Posts: 5,578	I would be game to hear about the RGO ! Keep me posted please. I have started using oils (spray on) & I like. They smell so good. I have used them also. I'm not sure on the garlic thing. If it worked & didn't harm the dogs, would use over Frontline. __________________ ~Jen~ Sable~ GSD 7 yrs. NJP, OJP, NAP, NAJ, NA, TN-N, NAC, NJC, CGC Shadow~ BGSD Adopted 6 yrs. RN, CGC Storm~ GSD 5 yrs. RA, TN-N, CGC Skyrah~ GSD Fun Sable Puppy "Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail."

05-03-2010, 01:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
boeselager Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 807	I sprayed down Nematodes in 2007, and haven't needed to buy any more yet. They are all natural and do not harm the animals or humans. Here is where I got mine at, www.arbico-organics.com I have not had any kind of chemical, etc on my dog's (didn't need to) since I sprayed these down on my property. __________________ Kelly S http://www.boeselagerkennel.com

05-03-2010, 05:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lin Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 3,243	diatomaceous earth is good for fleas. I use that and recently started Bug Off as well.

05-08-2010, 02:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Blitz1203 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Posts: 109	Blitz is on one of those flea and tick things the vet gave us.. I think it is Frontline. We've been going to a lot of fields and walking trails. I haven't noticed any ticks on him. He itches now and then, but I think it is allergies as I don't see any ticks. Though.. interestingly enough I've gotten a tick on me every day in the last 3 days. I've managed to catch them before they could do too much harm to me, but I'm looking for something to prevent this. *Wonders if they make something for dogs and humans heh. Other odd item. The 3 ticks I've gotten have all be different types of ticks. First a deer tick, then a Lone Star Tick, and then a brown one I have yet to identify. I'm a bit Lyme Disease weary now. I've seen more ticks this week than I have at any other time in my life. __________________ Proud Owner of Blitz White German Shepherd 1.5 Year Old (Born 12/10/09)

05-08-2010, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lin Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 3,243	Blitz, frontline is a chemical flea/tick treatment. The OP is looking for non-chemical, holistic methods.

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