Dogs
by Carrie Boyko
Fighting a cancer battle for two years now, Xena still is active, happy and flea free. Her natural flea treatment, which is much easier on her liver than chemical forms, includes lots of preventive measures, like Cedar oil spray before we visit the dog park, and keeping fleas under control on all our pets, home and yard. The idea is to stop the population explosion before it starts. Whichever treatment you choose, here are the 5 rules to follow, if you wish to be successful:
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If natural is not your choice, you might try online sources, where many have told me their top spot treatments are cheaper. Websites like 1-800-Pet Meds regularly offer discounts and free shipping, if you meet minimum purchase requirements. Whatever method you pick, stay on top of it. That's the key to preventing a full blown infestation. Good luck!
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Dogs
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by Carrie Boyko
(c) Brent Boyko, all rights reserved
Xena Fights Fleas the Natural Way
Fighting a cancer battle for two years now, Xena still is active, happy and flea free. Her natural flea treatment, which is much easier on her liver than chemical forms, includes lots of preventive measures, like Cedar oil spray before we visit the dog park, and keeping fleas under control on all our pets, home and yard. The idea is to stop the population explosion before it starts. Whichever treatment you choose, here are the 5 rules to follow, if you wish to be successful:
- Start with proactive, preventive treatments on your dog; apply regularly
- Keep your house pest-free with frequent vacuuming, bedding washing and indoor treatments.
- Treat your yard throughout the pest season to prevent outbreaks.
- Use a flea repellent on your dog before dog park visits.
- If you get a breakout, repeat all treatments regularly to take care of hatching eggs.
Now you're probably asking yourself, "Where is her all-natural pitch?" Sure, I choose to go the all-natural route. It's better for my health as a cancer survivor and patient with M.S. It's also better for my dogs' health and my family's. It's a no-brainer to me, but I respect your choice.
If you're interested in learning how to deal with fleas (and perhaps ticks, also) the all-natural way, check out these previous articles for lots of information on products and strategies:
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If natural is not your choice, you might try online sources, where many have told me their top spot treatments are cheaper. Websites like 1-800-Pet Meds regularly offer discounts and free shipping, if you meet minimum purchase requirements. Whatever method you pick, stay on top of it. That's the key to preventing a full blown infestation. Good luck!
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- Pets And Pests: How To Combat Fleas And Ticks
By Stacy Mantle There is nothing more terrifying to a pet owner than happening across a flea or tick on their pet. The first thought that runs through their head is that they must do something immediately. While you do need to take action, you should...
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