All-Natural / Holistic Flea Treatments ??? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

rrosenberry · 09-18-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by romeos mommy

i use garlic/brewers yeast tabs, mink sheen shampoo (wonderful) and neem spray.
http://www.ghorganics.com/ArkNeemSprayforpets.html

How often do you give them the garlic/yeast tabs?

vainchick5 · 09-18-2007, 08:25 AM

I personally would not recommend garlic/yeast tablets as garlic is VERY toxic to dogs, just FYI...

Bizzymammabee · 09-18-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by laurenr

The Brewers Yeast and Garlic - is that in powder form and is it a formula that is specifically for dogs?? The Minksheen I think is a really great product, although I know that some people don't like the smell.

The minksheen smell actually grew on me. I give lulu tablets. She loves, loves that thing. It's like another treat to her

Bizzymammabee · 09-18-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

I personally would not recommend garlic/yeast tablets as garlic is VERY toxic to dogs, just FYI...

I think that giving a head or clove of raw garlic might be toxic but I doubt that the tablet will pose a threat being as it's not a huge amount. I have always given these tablets and never had any problem. I even found out a breeder friend of mine has and always uses them as well and I have passed on the info to a ton of other friends and no one has had any problems.

I usually give one pill a day.

lara2913 · 09-18-2007, 10:11 AM

Garlic is only harmful in very large doses.

I'm also looking into natural flea repellent, i'm not happy with all the chemicals in frontline.

Bizzymammabee · 09-18-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

Garlic is only harmful in very large doses.

I'm also looking into natural flea repellent, i'm not happy with all the chemicals in frontline.

That was what the vet told me when I asked him about the brewers yeast with garlic. He said it was a good holistic approach and very good for their skin and coat.

Yorkieluv · 09-18-2007, 04:45 PM

The dog would have to eat a good bit of garlic in order for it to be toxic. A very small amount doesn't hurt them and would is actually beneficial.

Txgurl06 · 09-18-2007, 04:51 PM

where can you get these garlic/brewer tabs? and iw ould liek to know about the lemon and rosemary too

missPenny · 09-18-2007, 05:02 PM

I just ordered these last night. Hope they are the right thing.

Link

Sandysbabies · 09-18-2007, 09:04 PM

The flea treatments like Frontline scare me to death. Our Yorkie is 14wks. old and my vet put Advantage on her when we went in for her 3rd series of shots. I had told her I did not want to use any of these products but she assured me the advantage did not get in the blood stream. One of my female schnauzers could not walk on her back leg, dragging and foot turned under after I put Frontline plus on her. Never again will I use the products. I may have to bathe mine in Dawn and then a flea shampoo but if I do then so be it. These products imo, are very very dangerous.

Bizzymammabee · 09-19-2007, 06:23 AM

I buy four paws brewers yeast with garlic tablets from Jefferspet.com for $6.95 for 1000 tablets...that lasts a long time. I know that petland, walmart carry it.

Bizzymammabee · 09-19-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by missPenny

I just ordered these last night. Hope they are the right thing.

Link

Pretty much the same thing I buy just their brand. I do get the one with the garlic though as that has proven to be a natural deterrent. Not sure if that one had the garlic in it.

Bizzymammabee · 09-19-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandysbabies

The flea treatments like Frontline scare me to death. Our Yorkie is 14wks. old and my vet put Advantage on her when we went in for her 3rd series of shots. I had told her I did not want to use any of these products but she assured me the advantage did not get in the blood stream. One of my female schnauzers could not walk on her back leg, dragging and foot turned under after I put Frontline plus on her. Never again will I use the products. I may have to bathe mine in Dawn and then a flea shampoo but if I do then so be it. These products imo, are very very dangerous.

I never liked the whole chemical thing either. I also worry because I have three young children and I don't want that stuff getting on them.

vainchick5 · 09-19-2007, 07:18 AM

Do your pups smell funny with the garlic and stuff??

Yorkieluv · 09-19-2007, 02:40 PM

The doggies don't smell at all

09-18-2007, 08:25 AM	#17
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I personally would not recommend garlic/yeast tablets as garlic is VERY toxic to dogs, just FYI... __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

09-18-2007, 10:11 AM	#20
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Garlic is only harmful in very large doses. I'm also looking into natural flea repellent, i'm not happy with all the chemicals in frontline. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-18-2007, 04:45 PM	#22
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	The dog would have to eat a good bit of garlic in order for it to be toxic. A very small amount doesn't hurt them and would is actually beneficial. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

09-18-2007, 05:02 PM	#24
missPenny & Riley-bear, too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,259	I just ordered these last night. Hope they are the right thing. Link __________________ My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am. Mommy to Penny and Riley.

09-19-2007, 07:18 AM	#29
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Do your pups smell funny with the garlic and stuff?? __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

09-18-2007, 04:51 PM	#23
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	where can you get these garlic/brewer tabs? and iw ould liek to know about the lemon and rosemary too

09-18-2007, 09:04 PM	#25
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	The flea treatments like Frontline scare me to death. Our Yorkie is 14wks. old and my vet put Advantage on her when we went in for her 3rd series of shots. I had told her I did not want to use any of these products but she assured me the advantage did not get in the blood stream. One of my female schnauzers could not walk on her back leg, dragging and foot turned under after I put Frontline plus on her. Never again will I use the products. I may have to bathe mine in Dawn and then a flea shampoo but if I do then so be it. These products imo, are very very dangerous.

09-19-2007, 02:40 PM	#30
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	The doggies don't smell at all __________________ Miko 's his Mommy