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Fleas have been a pest for mankind For as far back as recorded time shows.
There have been many home remedies used for them. Here is a list of a few of
the ones I know of.
(1). Try a lamp and a bowl of warm water:
this method was listed in a pamphlet sent out by the Cushing (Okla.) Health
Dept. The idea is to place a bowl of warm water on the floor, And put a lamp
near it to keep the water warm. The fleas are attracted by warm body
temperatures. The fleas, head for the warmth and drown. My only proplem with this method is the idea of water and electric so close together. I keep
getting this vivid impression of one of my cats rubbing up against the lamp,
or (also being attracted to the warmth) trying to lay on the lamp. What a
major catastrophe that would be.
(2). Most people use Skin So Soft, which is good in a way. The oils in it tend
to smother the fleas. But I have noticed that even when mixing it with water,
it has a tendency to cause an animals skin to resemble leather after a few
uses.
(3). Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of brewer's yeast in your pets food daily.
Brewer's yeast is available at natural food stores.
(4) Crush a tablet of 25 milligrams of vitamin B1 (thiamin) on their food.
(5) Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to each quart of drinking water.
Info On Fleas
So, naturalists observe, a flea Hath smaller fleas that on him prey; And these have smaller fleas to bite 'em, And so proceed ad infinitium, Thus every poet, in his kind, Is bit by him that comes behind.
- Jonathon Swift
Flea collars contain pesticides that are slowly released from the collar. The problem with most collars is that it only offers protection from fleas around the head and neck area. The rest of the body will still have fleas. Speak to your veterinarian about the best flea control for your pet.
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