With all of the emphasis on being “green” and “organic” in today’s world, there is no reason why we can’t continue that thinking when it comes to our pets. If you’re concerned about the flea treatments your pet receives and you’re looking for a natural alternative to flea medications, follow the steps below for a more natural approach to flea treatment.

Step 1: Feed your pet a healthy and well balanced diet. Fleas prey on weaker animals with weaker immune systems. If your pet is receiving high quality processed foods with no fillers or byproducts, his immune system will be strong and he will not be as attractive to fleas.

Step 2: Talk to your vet about adding supplements to your pet’s diet. Essential fatty acids are known to have good health benefits and digestive enzymes can help break down your pet’s food for the most benefit to his immune system. Even natural ingredients such as garlic can ward off fleas because it makes your pet un-tasty. (Do your research to make sure the supplements are safe for all of your types of pets.)

Step 3: Bathe your pet regularly with a natural shampoo. There are many green and organic shampoos available, but even an oatmeal bath will do. Not only will this deter fleas from landing on your pet, it will help them to evacuate if they have already taken up residence. 

Step 4: Purchase natural repellent products that can help with the defense of fleas. These can be applied prior to the flea season and generally contain essential oil products and are completely safe for your pet.

Step 5: Comb your pet regularly to check for fleas. During flea season pets should be combed daily. (Comb them outside just in case you happen to find some fleas; this will keep them outdoors.) 

Step 6: Maintain a healthy indoor environment. Purchase an herbal flea powder that can be sprinkled onto the carpet and vacuumed up. During flea season, vacuum and wash floors on a daily basis. 

Step 7: Maintain a healthy outdoor environment. It’s really important to keep your yard healthy, as this is where most fleas will first gather. Keep your lawn trimmed and watered. (Watering can actually help to drown fleas in your yard!) Visit a nursery and ask for flea parasites. Flea parasites can be watered into your yard with the garden hose and as my husband says, “Let nature fight nature!”

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