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What are pet fleas?

Fleas are wingless parasitic insects. They live by sucking the blood of mammals and birds.

They spend a very small amount of their time actually on any one animal. They lay eggs all over the house and garden and these eggs can even last through winter. Fleas move from one pet to another and each female flea can lay about 500 eggs.

The Black Death killed between one third and a half of the population of Europe between 1347 and 1350. It was spread by fleas that lived on rats. History shows us that fleas are exceptionally good at spreading disease!

Ticks are also disease carriers and can leave your cat or dog with fever and lethargy. Lyme disease is a common tick-borne ailment.

How to spot pet fleas

Fleas are a real nuisance for dogs and cats alike. By the time you notice them on your pet, they may already have got to the level of a full blown infestation.

You're most likely to see them when you are grooming your pet. You may be getting bitten yourself. By this stage the fleas will probably be all round your house and pets, so action is required.

For fleas, prevention and cure are really the same thing. You need to be proactive to keep fleas away. Look at the following ideas for flea prevention and cure.

Why chemicals are not the answer

For years, pharmaceutical companies have created an array of treatments to rid our animals of fleas and ticks. However, the vast majority of these products contain toxic chemicals that can poison people and the pets we are trying to treat. Even if you follow the instructions, these products are not safe. The chemicals they contain can cause nervous system toxicity, cancer, asthma, allergies, seizures, skin rashes and even death.

All spot-on chemical treatments are highly concentrated and pose the most threat to our pets and us. The EPA is currently investigating all spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control due to the numbers of adverse reactions reported, ranging from skin irritation to seizures and death of the pet.

Pesticides delivered in collars, shampoos and sprays tend to be more diluted versions of these same chemicals. In all cases they are easily transferred between pets and people.

If you are like us, you'll want to avoid exposing your four-legged family members to such toxic chemicals. You owe it to your pet to try natural dog flea and tick control.

For puppies and kittens it is vital that you avoid these chemicals. The manufacturers of these products even admit that they are toxic to very young cats and dogs.

How to treat pet fleas

It has to be said up front that fleas are incredibly difficult to get rid of. You cannot rely on just one of these options for flea control as none of them are completely effective. Holistic flea treatment for pets involves using several of them. If you gang up on fleas with several of these methods you should be able to get rid of fleas and not have to turn to toxic chemical alternatives.

Vacuum the house often to suck up fallen eggs and fleas. Make sure you vacuum the couch and other soft furnishings too.
Wash your pet's bedding often.
Groom your pet often with a fine tooth flea comb which will remove adult fleas and eggs from their fur.
Natural flea collars are inexpensive and are a good help.
Use a herbal flea, tick and mosquito spray.
Purchase a flea trap that will zap any adult fleas roaming about your house.
Feed your pet yeast and garlic to make them less attractive to fleas. Large quantities of garlic will make your pet unwell so ensure that you use a supplement specifically made for pets.
Use a natural flea repellent shampoo when you bath your dog (aim for once every two months).
Plant lavender & mint in the garden. These are natural flea repellents.
Use a herbal cream to soothe flea bites on your dog.

Here are some great flea control products to consider:

	GripSoft Flea Comb Use this after you have brushed your cat or dog with its normal brush. This comb is extra fine to dislodge the adult fleas and eggs in your pet's fur. "I got this flea comb after the cheap plastic one I had started breaking and letting the fleas stay on my dog. This is metal and very sturdy and well made. My dog now gets excited to get brushed and normally falls asleep by the time I'm done." —Tiana, CA (OnlyNaturalPet.com) $7.99 Buy Now!
	Natural Animal Rechargeable Pet Flea Collar Rechargeable herbal flea collars for dogs and cats. They contribute to keeping the pests like fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and flies off your pet. "I love it the smell is very strong the first time you use it but it goes away in a few hours, my cat did not have any problem with it and it helped with the flea problem in about 36 hours, we are happy, we used Hartz and my cat had a very aggressive reaction to it..." —Nene and owner, IL (OnlyNaturalPet.com) $8.49 Buy Now!
	Ark Naturals Neem Protect Spray Spray this solution onto your cat or dog's fur to keep insects away. "This product works great. The only down fall is that it's not really waterproof so it needs to be applied every day if you have dogs that love the water like mine." —Jessica, TN (OnlyNaturalPet.com) $13.99 Buy Now!
	Zep Overnite Flea Trap Overnite flea trap, traps fleas while you sleep, night light comes on when lights go out, plugs into wall outlet. "I love this product and use them in my house all the time. They trap fleas and also other unwanted bugs." —Sandra, FL (Amazon.com) $10.49 Buy Now!
	Only Natural Pet Brewer's Yeast & Garlic Tablets Garlic and yeast have great flea and tick repelling properties. This product is an inexpensive way to keep skin and coats healthy for both cats and dogs. "I feed this to my puppy inside treats, and she loves it. It has dramatically reduced the amount of fleas she has. I had tried everything else with no luck, and this stuff is amazing." —Sandy, CA (OnlyNaturalPet.com) $6.39 Buy Now!
	Pet Alive Herbal Flea Dog Shampoo Natural gentle cleaning for skin and coats. Helps to deter flies, fleas and mosquitoes. Dogs Only!!! "We struggle with our dog Mitsy – she is always scratching, but BeFree Flea Shampoo* has really helped her…"* —Cheryl-Lynne (PetAlive.com) $34.95 Buy Now!
	Pet Alive Herbal Flea Bite Cream Soothes discomfort from flea bites. Supports healthy skin and reduces scratching. Can be used on cats and dogs. "... I used your FleaDerm for (my cat Cassie) …and wanted to let you know what a wonderful difference it has made to her skin - it soothed the flea bites quickly and really seemed to relieve the itching. Thank you!" —Marjorie (PetAlive.com) $34.95 Buy Now!

Flea prevention is critical to stop pet fleas infesting in the first place.
No one of these products is fully effective on its own. To beat fleas naturally and save your pet from carcinogenic chemicals, you need to use a range of these products at the same time.
Introduce the treatments one at a time.
Please read the manufacturers dosage instructions.
Seek veterinary advice if your pet is being treated for an existing health condition.