Fleas

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Fleas

Jodie November 25, 2024

Let’s Chat About Fleas: Natural Support for Your Furry Friends

Fleas are more than just a nuisance; they can cause itching, irritation, and serious health issues for your pets. Fortunately, there are natural ways to prevent and manage infestations without resorting to harmful chemicals.

Prevention Tips:

  • Supplements: Support skin health with NingXia Red, Sulfurzyme, and MultiGreens.
  • Digestive Enzymes: Use Essentialzymes-4, Allerzyme, or MightyZyme for overall wellness.
  • Topical Oils: Apply Cedarwood, Lemongrass, Purification, or Tea Tree diluted, using the petting method or near the base of the tail.

Handling Infestations:

  • Bathing: Wash your pet every 5-7 days using Animal Scents Shampoo with added essential oils (4-6 drops for dogs). Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Topical Application: Follow with oils like Purification or ImmuPower for dogs, and Citronella or Dorado Azul for cats (always dilute heavily for cats).
  • Raindrop Technique: For dogs, apply 2x weekly to prevent pests.

Skin Soothing Solutions:

  • Use Helichrysum, Frankincense, or Patchouli oils for itching and irritation.
  • Pair with Animal Scents Ointment or ClaraDerm Spray for healing.

Natural Flea Defense:

  • Create sprays with water and oils to spritz bedding and living spaces.
  • Use Diatomaceous Earth on carpets to dehydrate fleas.
  • Wash bedding in hot water regularly and vacuum thoroughly.

Cat-Specific Tips:

  • Dilute oils 75-90% for safe application.
  • Daily immune support: ½-1 tsp diluted NingXia Red and ½ tsp SulfurZyme in moistened food.

Dog-Specific Tips:

  • Raindrop Technique and frequent bathing can manage and prevent infestations effectively.

By layering these natural approaches, you can keep your pets healthy and happy while staying flea-free!