Comments on: Preventing Fleas and Other Nasties

By: Betty Stenzel

Betty Stenzel — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:13:07 +0000

For months I’ve gone through the many foods that may be causing allergies in my well-loved, 4-year old, 60-lb Australian Shepherd. He licks and shews his feet, around eyes, ears, etc. I originally made his meals with fresh, cooked chicken, variety of vegetables, organic brown rice. I eliminated all meats and grains, feeding him kibble and can food of salmon and sweet potato. Did not improve. Think I noticed his allergies worsened after taking chewy Heartguard. After eliminating it for one month, he seemed to improve. What’s your take on this? Our vet has no clue. Also, for his size, how much garlic, Ester C. Flax seed and Brewers yeast do you recommend? Should I try a raw diet?
I’m desperate to help him.

By: kerry

kerry — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:35:51 +0000

Hi i was hoping you may know whether adding a teaspoon of garlic to my dogs dinner every night would prevent her from getting fleas i thought i was told this a long time ago?

By: Gerry Williams

Gerry Williams — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:21:10 +0000

Trying to find a flea on a Newfoundland – give up! My first Newfie did get them just once and I tried all sorts, but feeding him garlic pills was so easy and so effective. It exudes from the skin and aparently they don’t like garlic any more than I do – a problem as I live in France!