Hi Darleen..........
Have you ever heard of a product called Flea Free? It is a wonderful
product......a liquid that is made of sterile water, vinegar, garlic, citrus
herbs, minerals, vitamins and enzymes. It is made by a company called
Natural Pet Products, PO Box 1049 Homosassa, Florida 34487
1-888-869-8205. Thought I would send you this information if you
ever wanted to check it out. It is a great product for flea and tick
control. You can add it to the pet's water and/or food. I have been
making up a small supply of water and flea free already mixed and keep
it in the fridge for when I change Maia's water. Also, I add 1/4 tsp
to her breakfast, lunch, dinner and a yogurt or hummus snack for a
total of 1 tsp daily. It is a really easy way to prevent flea problems.
The thing is.....she has no fleas and they don't even come around her.
We have had her out in the porch every day now and in our own yard
as we made the decision not to spray the yard with anything to kill the
fleas as I was afraid that we might track in even a little bit on our
shoes. She has not been bothered by the fleas at all and they are
VORACIOUS here in Florida.
This is what the container says: Flea Free works internally in the
blood stream to control fleas and keep other blood feeding insects from
biting. A healthy food supplement that can be used year around in the
pets diet. Helps in maintaining a moist, soft skin and a luxurious thick
coat. Prevents dry and itchy skin during the winter months.
How It Works: Garlic is a detoxifier which goes to work internally in
the blood. As it passes through the system, cleansing the impurities in
the blood, it builds up an enzyme which shields the protein the female
flea needs in order to lay eggs. The vinegar and other herbs contained
in the liquid prevent it from going directly through the digestive tract but
directs it right into the bloodstream where fleas, ticks, mosquitos,
biting flies and other insects feed. Can be used on all pets, birds,
horses, and livestock. Can use 1 tsp in pet's food daily or add 1 tablespoon
to 1 quart of of pets drinking water or both....... Can
pre-mix and keep in the fridge.
I hope you don't mind me sending this information to you....but
it is such an easy way to control fleas/ticks and it really seems to
work! I just automatically put 1/4 tsp in every meal that she has now.
I only use 1/4 tsp at a time since she is so small....don't want the
flea frea to overpower the taste of her meals which are very small.
Darleen.....Maia is doing so well......I am finally able to relax
about her health. I have read two books which my veterinarian
recommended. You have probably already read them I am sure but
in case you haven't, here they are:

The Foods That Pets Die For........Ann N. Martin
Protect Your Pet...........Ann N. Martin

Both can be ordered from New Sage Press....1-877-695-2211
New Sage Press Email: newsage@...

I have ordered a couple of other books that were recommended
in Ann Martin's books. One is called Canine Nutrition by William Cusick
that talks about specific needs of individual breeds.....and the other
one is by a Dr. Strombeck.....Home Prepared Dog and Cat Diets with
recipes for animals who have diseases, allergies, etc. I ordered them
all through Barnes and Noble. I have also ordered a book that I can
only get through the New Sage Press...What Vets Don't Tell You About
Vaccines by Catherine O'Driscoll. After the terrible experiences that
Maia had at the vets before we found the holistic vet and having
cried my eyes out after reading The Foods That Pets Die For...I have
decided to begin reading everything that I can get my hands on regarding
holistic health care for Maia. You probably think I am nuts, eh? But..
Maia's health has improved dramatically in such a short time with these
changes already so.....it is worth it to me....and her.
Okay then......I hope you aren't offended by me sending this info
and if you already have it all....just throw it away. If you haven't
read those books though......they are worth the time and energy...
even my husband (who is usually devoid of emotion) was sickened by
what he read. Take care... Sincerely, Laura