Did you know that fleas and ticks in dogs can also be controlled naturally? In our articles, we explore how to naturally support your dog’s health. And if you’re still unsure after reading all the information, feel free to contact us for personal advice
Ticks
Ticks are more than just annoying: they can transmit diseases such as: Lyme disease (Borreliosis) Babesiosis (similar to malaria in dogs) Ehrlichiosis Anaplasmosis Not every tick carries pathogens, but a bite can still cause significant harm. Sometimes you only notice after days that your dog is behaving differently: lethargic, fever, poor appetite, or joint pain. Early recognition is difficult, so prevention is crucial.
Fleas
Ticks
Chemical control of fleas and ticks is widely used. It is effective and works quickly. However, because it is used so frequently, the chance that fleas and ticks become resistant to these substances is increasing. As a result, dogs continue to suffer from fleas and ticks, and the products will eventually have no effect at all.
Ticks
Chemical products ensure that when a tick feeds on a dog, it ingests toxic blood and dies as a result. There are also chemical anti-tick products that spread through the skin and fur, making it less likely for ticks to land on the dog. The goal of these chemical products is to kill the tick, often through a toxin that enters the dog's bloodstream. Natural products always work as repellents and aim to make the dog unattractive, causing ticks to prefer staying away from dogs. A natural tick supple...
Fleas
Anti-flea and tick products contain chemicals that kill the adult stages of fleas and ticks. Essentially, it is poison that you apply to or on your dog, in a low dosage that does not kill the dog but does kill the flea and tick. However, the chemical products do enter the dog's body and bloodstream. This always affects the overall resistance of the dog and is a burden on the liver and kidneys. Some dogs react to this by developing allergic reactions, but even in dogs where nothing is noticeable,...
Fleas
Ticks
The season has already begun in full swing. At this moment, the conditions are ideal for ticks and fleas to breed and for the eggs to hatch. Therefore, it is advisable to protect dogs against fleas and ticks. However, there are many different products on the market, and the choice is vast. One can choose from many chemical and a few natural anti-flea products. Experience has shown that many dog lovers do not know the difference in action between these products. Therefore, in this article, you wi...
Fleas
Contrary to what many people think, fleas can easily survive the winter. The indoor climate is warm enough for fleas during the winter. Outside, fleas will die off, but indoors the temperature will not drop below 0 degrees, making it ideal for fleas to continue developing.
Fleas
Do you want to treat your pet for fleas in a natural way? Then the natural method is an ideal solution. A natural supplement makes the blood of dogs indigestible for fleas, resulting in them being unable to lay eggs. This interrupts the flea cycle. Thus, no new fleas can develop, and the infestation in your dog's environment decreases. Such a supplement is 100% natural and consists of herbs and essential oils, and therefore has no negative impact on the dog's immunity.
Fleas
What many dog lovers do not know is that chemical anti-flea products are full of toxic substances. These toxic substances are not only harmful to fleas and ticks but also to the dogs themselves. Many collars and spot-on drops contain the chemical fipronil (or a derivative of it). A hundred thousand times more than in the eggs during the fipronil scandal. Additionally, there are also tablets, available through the veterinarian, which often contain the neurotoxic substance fluralaner.