Healthy Byte: Make Your Own Non-toxic Flea Killer

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Healthy Byte: Make Your Own Non-toxic Flea Killer

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Monday, June 22, 2009

When pesky fleas hop a ride on a pooch or kitty, pet owners often rush out to buy sprays, flea collars, powders, foggers, and bombs, or have the vet dunk the animal in flea repellent.

It wasn't until 1996 that the EPA started to examine the risk of pet pesticide products; even today, the agency's toxicity testing is far from thorough. But pesticides can make your pets sick, and can be unhealthy for everyone else in your family, too. Pregnant women should absolutely avoid contact with these chemicals.

Jennifer Taggart is showing how you can make your own non-toxic flea killer. Mix a half cup baking soda and a half teaspoon organic essential orange oil into a jar with perforated lit. Blend. Dust onto your pet and work into the fur.

Posted by alert one life stations on 03/02/2011 at 10:05 AM

The recipe is simple and straightforward.
It’s something even I could do (glad I don’t have to cook or bake it, ha).
And the dog seems just fine with all the attention.
This is definitely something I can (and WILL) whip up this weekend. (It’s getting warmer here in Kentucky.)
Thanks!

Posted by Jungle Crib Bedding on 11/18/2009 at 02:14 AM

Thanks a lot for this info. I’ve been looking for a natural flea killer as the one I buy from the vets is SUPER strong. It’s so strong, my dog actually goes a little bit “loopy” as soon as we put it on him. He goes round and round and couldn’t settle at all. And the house smelled of pesticide as well. Got really worried for both my dog and toddler, so got rid of it after less than 5 minutes.

Now off I go to try this one. Again, thanks

Posted by Elisa B. on 10/04/2009 at 10:29 AM

I have also read that putting a bit of vinegar in their drinking water keeps fleas away. Has anyone tried this? Does it work?

Posted by Elena Moroz on 08/18/2009 at 09:32 AM

Does this also work for ticks?

Posted by Peita Gardiman on 06/23/2009 at 06:15 PM

I am interested in trying this out but I am unsure about how well or how long it would work. I live in Australia, near bush, which has a huge amount of fleas, with two dogs and I spend a fortune on flea protection. I am very conscious of chemicals in our house but also very worried about being infested with fleas??

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