2 Recipes for Flea Terminator Dog Treats - PatchPuppy.com (2024)
I absolutely HATE dealing with fleas on my dogs. They make my dogs itch and scratch and they can carry heart worm – which can and does kill dogs. That’s why I look for solutions like these homemade flea treats for dogs in order to prevent flea infestations in the first place.
Why Brewers Yeast for Dogs’ Fleas Works to Help Prevent Flea Infestations.
Fleas don’t like dried brewer’s yeast, and they especially don’t like garlic. Garlic also really helps as a flea repellent.
Now I know that garlic is often listed as poisonous to dogs, but that is only in MASSIVE quantities.
The small amount of garlic powder in these dog treats IS safe for dogs, and brewer’s yeast and garlic for dogs works very well to help prevent flea infestations from happening in the first place.
I have a whole section at the end of this article about garlic powder in dog treats. Make sure you check that out if you have any questions about the safety of garlic.
If you want a brewers yeast recipe that doesn’t contain garlic, make sure to check out the second recipe on this page – Coconut Oil and Brewers Yeast Dog Treats.
Side note: if your dog already has fleas, you can help your dog out with a simple trick.
Put a 1/2 teaspoon of cider vinegar in their water dish.
Our old water dish held about one cup, but the general idea is about 3 tablespoons to a gallon of water.
The cider vinegar makes dogs not taste so good and the fleas will often look elsewhere for solutions.
But to stop your dog from getting fleas at all, you can try these treats. The garlic changes your dog’s smell enough to make her unappealing to fleas.
Recipe 1: Brewers Yeast and Garlic Dog Treats
Ingredients:
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup brewers’ yeast
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 egg yolks
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dissolve beef bouillon cubes in boiling water, and set aside. Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, corn meal, brewers yeast, and garlic powder. Add the yolks, then gradually pour in the bouillon water while stirring. Mix thoroughly to form a firm dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies one inch apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn the oven off, and leave the cookies inside for at least 3 hours or overnight to harden. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes:
You can substitute chicken bouillon for the beef here. Go with whichever flavor your dog prefers.
Most of you know from other posts and common information on the web that garlic is poisonous to dogs. But in this recipe. I’m telling you to use garlic. Here’s why.
Garlic and onions are part of the lily family.
Most of us realize that lilies are toxic. Most of the toxin is in the bulb of the plant. And since we eat the bulb of the plant for both garlic and onions, there is a lot of concern about dogs and cats getting hold of these plants.
BUT… small quantities of garlic WON’T hurt your dog.
Honestly, the amount of garlic that a dog would need to consume to be harmed is extremely large.
For a 50 pound dog, he would need to eat around 25 large whole wall garlic cloves. That’s a lot of garlic.
I don’t know anyone who keeps that much garlic on hand, let alone accessible to their dog.
So, while I’m not saying it’s okay to let Fido get a hold of lots of garlic, or that you should not be concerned if your dog gets too much garlic, it is safe to use the small amount of garlic that is used in this recipe.
If you would like to know more about this, you can click this link to a site that talks specifically about the impact garlic has on dogs.
Once you’ve gotten the fleas taken care of it’s possible that your dog will still have itchy skin from the flea bites, to soothe dog skin try my homemade dog anti-itch spray.
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Combine 1 quart of water, 1 cup of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup of baby shampoo or liquid dish soap. Use this mixture to bathe your dog once or twice a month. Vinegar kills fleas and ticks on contact and can prevent future infestations.
The easy answer to the question “does coconut oil kill fleas?” is a firm no. Coconut oil has a lot of great uses. The polyunsaturated fatty acids in coconut oil can reduce inflammation and help support cognitive function in pets. However, coconut oil does nothing to repel fleas and ticks.
If you have pets, you can use this treatment to spray them with. Apple cider vinegar is a slightly acidic pH level that helps prevent fleas from living and reproducing on your pet's coat. Make a solution of six cups of ACV and four cups of water (in a 6:4 ratio).
Apple cider vinegar's slightly acidic pH level creates an inhospitable environment for fleas. Mix six cups of ACV with four cups of water (use a 6:4 ratio), add a pinch of salt, and spray the mixture on your dog's coat and underbelly, making sure to avoid their eyes and any wounds they may have.
Lemons are a fantastic all-natural method to get rid of fleas in your house, thanks to their acidic juice. Just mix equal parts lemon juice and water in a spray bottle. Then, spray it on any areas where fleas are present.
Cedar. Fleas are naturally repelled by the smell of cedar, making it an effective homemade flea killer for yard application. Spread cedar chips around the perimeter of your yard and in areas where you have detected fleas for the best results.
DIY natural flea repellent for animals: equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, 15 drops essential oil of your choice (eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, etc.), one drop castille soap.
Citronella, tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, and neem are all great essential oils for getting rid of fleas. Add 10 to 20 drops to a spray bottle filled with water and spray on your pet's coat, taking care to avoid their eyes.
Nitenpyram kills fleas on dogs quickly. But, be sure to pair it with a complementary preventative product to kill fleas at every life cycle stage (i.e., flea eggs, pupae, and larvae).
Create a flea spray by mixing 4 liters of vinegar, 2 liters of water, 500 ml of lemon juice and 250 ml of witch hazel in a large spray bottle. Before applying the product around your home, you should vacuum properly, emptying the contents into an outside bin, and wash any bedding/cushions that could be infested.
Dawn dish soap will drown fleas that are on your pet, killing them quickly. However, it does nothing to prevent reinfection with fleas, so you are likely to see an ongoing flea issue with your pet unless you switch to a proper preventative flea product.
Dilute six cups of apple cider vinegar with four cups of water, add a dash of sea salt, then spray directly onto your dog's coat. Make sure to avoid your dog's eyes.
Choose an insecticide that contains both an adulticide (kills adult fleas), such as permethrin, and an insect growth regulator (kills the eggs, larvae, and pupae), such as methoprene or pyriproxyfen. People and pets shouldn't come into contact with an insecticide or chemical treatment until it has dried.
Dish soap is a safe and effective way to get rid of fleas. Just mix equal parts dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Then, spray it on any areas where fleas are present. The dish soap will help kill the fleas and their eggs, and it won't dry out your dog's skin or coat.
Use your flea comb or fingers to part your dog's coat and remove flea dirt and adult fleas. Flea combs glide through your dog's coat and pick up adult fleas and flea poop along the way. Once removed, quickly put the comb in the soapy water. This kills fleas and flea larvae instantly.
It sounds weird, but Dawn dish soap, Original, kills fleas on the spot, instantly. It might dry out your pets skin though, so make sure to bathe them in the Dawn first and then with something more soothing, like an oatmeal bath or shea butter based.
Introduction: My name is Terence Hammes MD, I am a inexpensive, energetic, jolly, faithful, cheerful, proud, rich person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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