Saturday February 9, 2008, 4:29 pm
I found this to be an interesting article, but if you read the comment section someone suggested giving dogs and cats a clove of GARLIC a day!!! Please don't do this as it is TOXIC to dogs. I'm not sure about cats. Before giving your animals anything, please read more than one or two people's advice. Or better still call and ask your vet.

Saturday February 9, 2008, 4:35 pm
My mistake. It's in the main story under" Other Weapons InTthe Flea War."

Saturday February 9, 2008, 4:36 pm
Hey Stephanie, thanks for that info!

Tuesday February 12, 2008, 7:23 am
many alternative methods to control fleas, ticks etc. can be used and they are safe... I was still under the belief that garlic is a good herb for dogs & cats, it does repel insects (fleas, ticks) but it was onions that are the danger to pets, onions are toxic.

Pennyroyal, Cedar Chips, Apple-Cider Vinegar (bathing or consuming) are a few other great natural flea and tick repellants...

Tuesday February 12, 2008, 8:10 am
http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?specie=Dogs&story_no=257

Here is one place that you can read about it. Garlic is NOT as toxic as onions, but BOTH contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. And yes, cedar chips make a great bedding material that helps repel fleas!

Tuesday February 12, 2008, 8:29 am
Also, here is another great web site for pet information. I use it on a regular basis http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/ Scroll down a little on that page and there is a list of people foods to avoid also. I read that it is toxic to cats,dogs and farm animals. Like I said, cross reference and ask your Vet for the best information.

Tuesday February 12, 2008, 4:15 pm
I use diatomaceous earth but only Food Grade. It is also good for worms. The bad aspect is that it can't distinquish between good and bad insects so you need to be careful when using it outside. I use it only in the dog yard and at least the fencing keeps most of the butterflies away. If putting it on the animal, both you and the animal need to be masked so the powder is not breathed into the lungs. But I still would only use the Food Grade.

Tuesday February 12, 2008, 4:17 pm
I just noticed the response to garlic. Garlic can be given to dogs but in a specific ratio to the dog's weight. Garlic should never, ever be given to cats. If someone wants, I will find the website.

Tuesday February 12, 2008, 8:21 pm
http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/vetm0805_562-566.pdf?docID=5602&AddInterest=1101 Please check out this site it is from a medical journal. It clearly states all Allium plants in all forms powered, cooked, etc. are toxic, in large doses and in small doses over a short period because of cumulatve effect. Please err on the side of caution. My friend lost her Rotti due to this!