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Barnyard Buddies:  Garlic for flea & tick control?  |
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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
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 Posted - Jan 04 2016 : 11:52:35 AM
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Does anyone have experience with using garlic for flea & tick control on their dogs? My GSD is about 75-80lbs.
I recently lost my dog to a vaccine reaction, so I am closely researching any vaccines/maintenance we put on our new dog. Topical flea & tick is a huge risk! I did not realize this until now, if you use these, please research and decide for yourself. I have decided not to use topicals and try alternatives, and hope I can get some feedback here :).
Thanks
Heike
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2016 : 5:38:49 PM
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I add garlic powder to the herbal mix that I give my dogs for parasites (or all kinds). I can't tell you how much to give for your dogs weight though since I just mix mine in bulk and give a spoonful-ish with food to each of my dogs. I have read to not use garlic because of potential stomach problems, but I have not noticed this with any dogs that I've ever used it for (or any of our other critters either).
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
265 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2016 : 6:44:50 PM
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Rachel, do you live in a "tick area"? We are getting them here more more :(.
I just ordered Valor some natural beef liver & garlic pills, should make dosing easy and I will pretend they are snacks :).
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Originally posted by rksmith
I add garlic powder to the herbal mix that I give my dogs for parasites (or all kinds). I can't tell you how much to give for your dogs weight though since I just mix mine in bulk and give a spoonful-ish with food to each of my dogs. I have read to not use garlic because of potential stomach problems, but I have not noticed this with any dogs that I've ever used it for (or any of our other critters either).
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://rachelsmithhhp.com
FarmGirl Sister #2245
"A journey back to the roots..."
http://www.herbmagik.com
"Women with opinions, pendants, & KitchenWitches...all in one."
http://www.goddessinthegroove.com
Find me on INSTAGRAM! Goddess in the Groove |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2016 : 4:00:01 PM
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Yeah, they were worse where we used to live (also mosquitos were really really bad there), not as bad here but still an issue. I used to make herb balls that I would give them as treats and they NEVER had worms, ticks, fleas and they didn't stink. After we moved, Natalie got so stressed and anxious that she would not take anything and quit eating for a while. When I took her to the vet a few months later, she was positive for heart worms and worms. Now that she is eating well, I just mix the herbs and sprinkle them over the food. Tutt, on the other hand is still parasite free. They both still have not had any fleas or ticks thankfully. If you want some really good herbal dog advice, I highly recommend Juliet de Baricaly-Levy's (and I think I spelled her name wrong) book on herbal care for dogs and cats, she also has one for livestock which I really like too (it has a section on dogs and cats but the section is not as in depth as the other book). I use her recipes a lot for my critters.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://rachelsmithhhp.com
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9399 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2016 : 06:42:22 AM
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Please be careful using garlic with your dogs. It can cause kidney damage and it doesn't take much to do it. Do research before giving your dog anything. There are many things that we eat and one would think if we eat it, it must be okay for a dog but please be careful and double check. There are lots of good sites online to check if you don't have a vet to ask.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
265 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 10:37:51 AM
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Unfortunately, all the vets I have encountered really push the chemical flea & tick, and they poo-poo the herbals. I am ordering the garlic pills from http://www.springtimeinc.com/product/bug-off-garlic-chewables-dogs-natural-flea-tick-prevention-supplements to try. I still give him regular heartworm.
It is a gamble, I realize that. BUT, I just lost my soul dog to unexpected complications, and no one wants to be responsible and give the eXACT ingredients that may have caused his death.
I see it the same way I see "picking" vaccines for my kids. They get one at a time, and only the ones I think are necessary. Things that are treatable will not be vaccinated. We do not get flu shots. I have decided to do the same for my dog. Instead of loading him up with chemicals & pesticides, I look for alternatives where I can see a treatment. Heartworms is not something I am willing to gamble with.
:)
I am watching him closely, thank you for mentioning it. I do know that garlic can cause upsets & side effects in dogs. I know more now about side effects than I ever thought possible!
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Originally posted by levisgrammy
Please be careful using garlic with your dogs. It can cause kidney damage and it doesn't take much to do it. Do research before giving your dog anything. There are many things that we eat and one would think if we eat it, it must be okay for a dog but please be careful and double check. There are lots of good sites online to check if you don't have a vet to ask.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com
FarmGirl Sister #2245
http://www.goddessinthegroove.com
"Women with opinions, pendants, & KitchenWitches...all in one."
Find me on INSTAGRAM! Goddess in the Groove |
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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
265 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 10:38:53 AM
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I have that book!....somewhere :).
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Originally posted by rksmith
Yeah, they were worse where we used to live (also mosquitos were really really bad there), not as bad here but still an issue. I used to make herb balls that I would give them as treats and they NEVER had worms, ticks, fleas and they didn't stink. After we moved, Natalie got so stressed and anxious that she would not take anything and quit eating for a while. When I took her to the vet a few months later, she was positive for heart worms and worms. Now that she is eating well, I just mix the herbs and sprinkle them over the food. Tutt, on the other hand is still parasite free. They both still have not had any fleas or ticks thankfully. If you want some really good herbal dog advice, I highly recommend Juliet de Baricaly-Levy's (and I think I spelled her name wrong) book on herbal care for dogs and cats, she also has one for livestock which I really like too (it has a section on dogs and cats but the section is not as in depth as the other book). I use her recipes a lot for my critters.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://rachelsmithhhp.com
FarmGirl Sister #2245
http://www.goddessinthegroove.com
"Women with opinions, pendants, & KitchenWitches...all in one."
Find me on INSTAGRAM! Goddess in the Groove |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9399 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 3:34:26 PM
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Definitely understand not wanting all the chemicals. And I'm with you on the shots. I lost my girl recently to I don't know what. I will definitely do things a bit different with the next fur baby. Though she was 13 and the average age of her breed is 14 so we felt it had a lot to do with her age too. If you can go natural it is the best you can give them.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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