We’ve found that there are many ways to administer Flea Free to our pets. Besides adding to their water dish, we also like to get creative.
Today’s Installment: Flea Free Pops
For a fun treat for Fido or Fluffy, add 8 drops of Flea Free All Natural Food Supplement into each hollow of an ice cube tray and freeze.
When frozen, place pops in a Ziploc bag and they are ready at any time to float in their water bowl for extra fun and flavor.
We’ve found that cats especially like to play with the ice cubes as they float on top of the water. Dogs coming in from the heat outside also like cooling off their tongues.
We just ran across an article from the Whole Dog Journal magazine regarding the safety of “spot-on” flea treatments such as Frontline and Advantage.
The article starts off:
Tempting as it may be to simplistically consider fleas as horrible insects, the bane of dogs everywhere, poisoning your dog in a vain attempt to wipe fleas out of existence doesn’t really make sense. Even though more than half a billion dollars annually are spent on products that kill fleas in that vain pursuit. Of course fleas can make dogs (and everyone else in the household) perfectly miserable. But it’s not as if using toxic flea killing chemicals is the only way to control fleas. When we attempt to get rid of our dogs’ fleas by utilizing chemicals that are toxic to the brain and nervous system, that may disrupt hormone (endocrine) systems, and that cause cancer, it’s sort of like burning the house down to get rid of ants – effective, sure, but what are you left with?
It is for the reasons in this article that Flea Free, an all natural and safe method of flea control, was developed. Our manufacturer, a chemist, sought out a safe alternative after losing his beloved Shelties to toxic poisoning from a popular flea spray.
We invite you to read this and other articles about the safety of “spot-on” flea treatments. If you’re looking for safe, all natural pet products, check out our products page.
For Earth Day 2010, we have 4 great deals for you:
Save 25% on our Natural Yard and Garden Spray. For just $12.74, you can treat 1.25 acres. This all-natural spray kills ants, fleas, ticks, aphids, and more. Best of all, pets and children can walk on the lawn immediately after treatment.
Save 31% on our Citrus Magic Pet Odor Eliminator. Hypo-Allergenic and Non-Toxic with a light lemon scent. Citrus Magic’s Pet Odor Eliminator is a safe and effective formula of vegetable enzymes which quickly neutralize the strongest pet odors on contact.
Save 37% on our Citrus Magic Litter Box Odor Eliminator. Natural formula works better than baking soda and is great for multiple cat use. Citrus Magic® Litter Box Odor Eliminator uses pure citrus fragrance oils, borax and vegetable-derived odor eliminators to remove offensive litter box odors.
FREE Cheese Dog Biscuit Recipe Card with any Flea Free Purchase. Here’s a great way to give your dog Flea Free! Bake him up some delicious Cheese Dog Biscuits! All the great benefits of Flea Free AND a nice treat! These are getting rave reviews so far from our canine pals.
There are many common plants that can make your pet violently ill and can sometimes cause death and it is important to keep these plants out of reach of your pets.
Additional harmful products to your pets are your own medications. Keep them where your pet cannot get to them. Insecticides can also be a problem for your pet, not only those meant for bugs and flies, but also using the wrong flea and tick medications. Some products on the market are potentially life threatening to your pet. Flea Free Food Supplement is all natural and will eliminate those pests as well as supply vitamins and minerals for better overall health.
Here is a list of foods that can cause gastrointestinal problems and could even result in the death of your pet:
grapes
raisins
avocado
chocolate
Remember too, when your pet is exploring your yard after the lawn spray company has visited, it could cause even more exposure to chemicals. Our All Natural Yard and Garden spray is a good and reliable product to replace those chemicals.
We want happy, healthy and SAFE pets this summer.
If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435.
Alternatively, you can call the Pet Poison Helpline at 877-416-7319 ($35 charge).
Yes it is. All animal feed products in the United States are regulated by a national organization called the Association of American Feed Control Officials, Inc. (AAFCO). AAFCO, composed of each state’s agricultural department officials, is responsible for monitoring safety issues regarding feeds and supplements. AAFCO prohibits substances that may harm and lists approved ingredients with a proven safety history. Such items are called GRAS (generally recognized as safe), and are listed in AAFCO’s Official Publication. Garlic is one of the many natural foods and herbs which have earned the GRAS status by having a clean and clear history of use. AAFCO gathers information from many sources (for example, professional toxicologists from all over the United States) and they really know what they are talking about!
So there we have it. Garlic, the world’s most popular health tonic, is backed by thousands of years of history and recognized by leading veterinary, regulatory, medical, and scientific organizations.
The garlic used in Heaven Sent products is a special grade of garlic that has been low temperature dried (air-dried), and carefully stored and handled to retain the highest level of bug repellent potency. In recent years, there have been several crop spray products made from garlic that prove garlic’s ability to repel insects. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers these products so safe that a special “fast track” registration is allowed for them because of their low risk status.
Flea-Free is a very effective and safe, all natural flea control supplement.
However, please note that, as with any other herbs, vitamins, etc., please take caution with quantity given. Too much of any good thing can be harmful.
“The results of a new study published in the Aug. 16 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association show that garlic supplements may be able to fight off the ticks and hopefully decrease the risk of Lyme disease, especially in high-risk areas.” WebMD “Why the Swedish Army Hopes Garlic and ‘Lyme’ Don’t Mix”
There are more and more people taking their pets in for acupuncture treatment. Veterinarians use the same process and needles that are used on humans.
Out of 86,000 veterinaries worldwide, between 900 and 2,000 practice acupuncture, according to professional groups, whose numbers are also rising.
“More and more pet owners are looking at holistic modality. It’s growing. Three hundred veterinarians each year take a post-doctoral course in acupuncture. It’s been like this since 2002,” said International Veterinary Acupuncture Society executive director Vikki Weber.
Acupuncture is now recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Assocciation (AVMA) and was discussed at the 2009 AVMA Convention.
“I know when I started doing acupuncture in the mid-90s there was a lot of people who didn’t understand how it worked or helped, but now that we’ve seen successes there are a lot of veterinarians who want to learn more about it to try to help their clients,” Dr. Patti Schaefer, owner of Canisport Veterinary Services in Washington State says. “I have a lot of clients who have gone for acupuncture for themselves after they’ve seen how much it has helped their pets.”
So how do animals respond to acupuncture? Is it painful or uncomfortable to them when the needles are inserted? According to Natural News.com:
The treatment sessions can take 10 seconds to 30 minutes depending on what the pet is treated for. Sometimes it can take 4 to 6 treatments to notice results; however, some experience instant improvements such as increased energy and mobility. There may be a little pain when the needles are first introduced; however, most animals find it very relaxing after the needles have been put in place and many even fall asleep.
So, like anything else, if you’re considering acupuncture for your pet, check first with your veterinarian and read up on it. It is a treatment gaining popularity and worth considering.
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