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03-07-2016 08:23 PM
03-07-2016 08:35 PM
I truly doubt garlic works for fleas, and since its safety is questionable, why try it? Fleas are a terrible problem for people and pets as well. They can take up residence in your carpet and jump on your ankles and bite. Don't get that started.
I assume hoosieroriginal does not want to give her pet the commercially offered products such as Advantage, Frontline, etc. I understand completely. I did not want to do this either but knew how horrible and miserable fleas can be. I finally settled on Comfortis. It only works for fleas, but we don't have a problem with ticks, and heartworm is rare here. I chose it because of the National Resources Defense Council's rating, linked below.
http://www.simplesteps.org/greenpaws-products
There is other helpful flea fighting information there.
I also believe that choosing a product which has been around for quite a number of years is a good approach.
Last year I was able to skip the Comfortis for several months in the winter, but this winter for us has been often in the 70-80+ degree range, so I believe fleas are still a risk and continued the Comfortis, so far.
Dogs and cats can still live long, happy lives even though they are on flea products.
03-07-2016 08:52 PM - edited 03-07-2016 08:56 PM
I would suggest a Brewers yeast and garlic supplement not raw garlic. That way you can give the dog the right dose for their weight. I have my dog on these. Many brands to choose from. My dog eats these everyday for the past 6 years....She has no fleas. I have a full blood panel done on her once a year and she is perfectly healthy with garlic in her diet. She is not DEAD from eating garlic. I also sprinkle garlic powder on her dinner.
03-07-2016 09:00 PM - edited 03-08-2016 04:45 PM
For some reason, none of my dogs have ever gotten fleas. I don't know why and my vets are always shocked that we are not on flea meds (and never have been).
But I agree with others about NOT giving garlic. It may be safe in SMALL quantities but not on a daily basis and since there is evidence that even in smaller quantities it may not be safe, I wouldn't want to take the chance. Plus if you pet has other medical issues either known or unknown, what may be a harmless quantity for a healthy dog may be harmful for your dog. Also, like someone else said, dogs don't sweat so how would garlic be a deterrent to fleas?
From the ASPCA:
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/garlic
From the Humane Society:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/foods_poisonous_to_pets.html
From the American Veterinary Medical Association:
https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/householdhazards.aspx
A study done about garlic potential toxicity:
http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/ajvr.2000.61.1446
03-08-2016 01:37 AM
DO NOT give garlic to your dog .... garlic is very TOXIC for dogs .... if you think your dog has fleas or a rash that is causing an itch take him to a groomer for a flea bath & then to a vet for evaluation.
Garlic can kill your dog!!
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