Pat Schau
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Feeding dogs fresh garlic along with Brewer's yeast( I use tablets & stick into their food. Also comes in powder form) mixed in their regular food daily will repel fleas, as well as, ticks. These parasite insects will not drink the blood of it's host ( the dog) if tainted with garlic. If you, or … Read more
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That's a tall order. First make sure you keep your yard free of tall grasses, weeds, this is where fleas live. Keep your grass short. Garden supply stores sell microscopic worms called NEMATODES. These will eat immature fleas & other insects. Nothing is permanent, so after rains may need reapplication. You mix the "worms" with … Read more
Pat Schau
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I just noticed that your dog is also scratching himself raw. Sooth him by washing him in an OATMEAL SHAMPOO (ONCE A DAY) to relieve the itching, but use cool water(Hot H2O will only intensify the itching) Then use the DIATOMACEOUS EARTH called AMORPHOUS (at pet supply stores) on the dog once a day & … Read more