| By learning how to eliminate flea infestations in your | | | | you or your dog a problem. What does become a |
| dog without using chemicals, you are on the road to | | | | problem is the proliferation of fleas. And wild dogs |
| having a happier pet, a healthier family and a lighter | | | | rarely have this. |
| financial burden. Eliminating fleas is pre-requisite to | | | | So let's look at a possible cause. |
| having a dog in the house, as well as to having a | | | | It 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 by | | | | Dogs are omnivores, but they are at the carnivore end |
| veterinarians is one of drugs. But all pet flea | | | | of 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 been | | | | With this in natural balance, a flea infestation is not |
| know to kill them after only one application at the | | | | possible. 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. By | | | | infestation. |
| breathing the air near your dog, you will be absorbing | | | | Commercial 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, a | | | | content is also of very poor nutritional quality. This diet |
| better approach is to look for the cause. Why is your | | | | will contribute to your dog's alkaline pH. |
| dog so infested with fleas? Do wild dogs have the | | | | By 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 harbour | | | | range. And this will ensure the fleas are not attracted |
| the odd flea. However, this is unlikely to cause either | | | | to him. |