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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Alternative Medicine for Pets > Alternative Medicine for Pets > fleas/ Diatomaceous Earth canine fleas; pet nurse marie diatomaceous Earth powder; Alternative Medicine for Pets - fleas/ Diatomaceous Earth canine fleas; pet nurse marie diatomaceous Earth powder;Expert: Marie Peppers / Vet Nurse free telephone help- just call - 3/12/2009 Question i have a 9 mo. old dog, who loves being outside. but now that the weather will be changing in a few months, what is the best flea protection. i also have 3 indoor only cats, and last year, we used frontline, but i still seen fleas, we did not get infested or bites, just seen them on the dog when she came back inside. i heard about the D.Earth stuff, is it good? will it kill the fleas, and just use a flea medication on the dog/cat? Answer Hi yes, the Diatomaceous earth (DE) works, and it's non-toxic not only to your dogs, but birds and other animals that pass through your back yard. About D. Earth: Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring substances made up of crushed fossils of freshwater organisms or marine life. Insects like the fleas have a waxy coat which helps to prevent water loss through the body surface. What the diatomaceous earth does is that it slices through the coat of the fleas and as such causing dehydration and eventually causes death of the fleas, larvae and eggs. DE is inactive in presence of water, it's more suited for use on dry walks, dry decks, dry patios, dry lawns. Outdoor flea treatment should focus on areas where your pets rest, sleep, and runs, such as doghouse and kennel areas, under decks, along fences and next to the foundation. Use natural grade rather than pool grade diatomacious earth. Natural Grade for pets......... It is seldom necessary to treat the entire yard or open areas exposed to full sun. Simply sprinkle the Diatomaceous (DE) powder onto these areas. If it rains, you will need to re-apply the D. Earth to your yard. You can also use D.E. on your pets/ just avoid the face/ eyes... NON toxic and very safe... Also, give a NuVET wafer per day to your dogs...NUVET has a trace amount of Garlic in them...PLUS loads of other supplements that Keep the Fleas away... Fleas hate the taste of a Healthy pet's blood... They JUMP right off. If you have D.E powder they may not jump on at all. As for the cats, you can use D.E for them too... Just dust them 1 x per day with the D.E. powder. Make sure you get the PURE and Plain D. Earth. Cats also can benefit from some NuVET feline powder, too. Get the NuVET here: mention my name as your VET/ Pet Professional Referral/ they don't sell to the public without an order code: use 81098 and my name Marie Peppers Call 1-800-474-7044 or go here: http://www.nuvet.com/81098 Use code 81098.... Thanks You can get the D.E. from Revival Health web site for animal care or at any FEED store .... Just ask at the desk for the D. Earth. Don't get the sevin dust!!! NOT D.E. ---- BEST wishes Marie Peppers LPN MA Ask the Pet Nurse. mtnmom@gci.net | |