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Post by silver Wed Mar 26 2014, 12:06

Does anyone know of a good natural/homeopathic remedy for fleas?
They hate the advocate being put on. What about lungworm though?


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Post by Kathy Wed Mar 26 2014, 12:30

Sorry, I don't know about any natural remedies for fleas, we use Effipro spot on treatment.

Have a look through the list in the link below which was put together by a former forum member:

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t21698-natural-dog-remedies-and-doggy-first-aid

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Post by Rachel33 Wed Mar 26 2014, 13:42

Do they actually have fleas at present?
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Post by Guest Wed Mar 26 2014, 15:18

I don't know either, only that my old dachshund had garlic everyday as a prevention for fleas. Capsules from Dorwest. Hence he never had them in 17 years.
With Vin I don't treat unless he has them and then its with Advocate as we do such a lot of wood walks so covers most things. x

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Post by silver Wed Mar 26 2014, 16:35

Thanks everyone

There are natural alternatives for fleas, (they don't have fleas at the moment), but lungworm is a real concern.
I can't seem to find anything other than advocate to prevent this. I'll keep hunting  Smile 
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Post by Sazzle Wed Mar 26 2014, 21:17

I have heard carrot seed oil can work for lung worm, how reliable it is I don't know, personally I use a proper wormer from the vets  Smile 
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