How to Eliminate Flea Infestations in Your Dog Without Chemicals

By learning how to eliminate flea infestations in youryou or your dog a problem. What does become a
dog without using chemicals, you are on the road toproblem is the proliferation of fleas. And wild dogs
having a happier pet, a healthier family and a lighterrarely have this.
financial burden. Eliminating fleas is pre-requisite toSo let's look at a possible cause.
having a dog in the house, as well as to having aIt is now know that the pH (level of acidity/alkalinity) of
healthy dog.the skin of the dog will contribute to a flea infestation.
However, the only option often provided byDogs are omnivores, but they are at the carnivore end
veterinarians is one of drugs. But all pet fleaof the scale. Carnivores have a high body acid level,
preparations contains various nerve gas ingredients.indicated by a pH of around 6.
This is not only harmful to your dog (and has beenWith this in natural balance, a flea infestation is not
know to kill them after only one application at thepossible. A higher pH, perhaps nearer 7, indicates that
recommended dose), but it will be harmful to you, too.your dog is too alkaline. And this will contribute to a flea
By petting your dog, you will absorb the pesticide. Byinfestation.
breathing the air near your dog, you will be absorbingCommercial dog food is of poor quality, with many
the pesticide.non-meat ingredients included to bulk it out. The meat
So for the sake of your dog as well as your family, acontent is also of very poor nutritional quality. This diet
better approach is to look for the cause. Why is yourwill contribute to your dog's alkaline pH.
dog so infested with fleas? Do wild dogs have theBy feeding your dog a diet of quality raw meat and
same problem?bones, you will ensure his pH is in the natural acid
An animal with fur is probably always going to harbourrange. And this will ensure the fleas are not attracted
the odd flea. However, this is unlikely to cause eitherto him.