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Natural Ways of Getting Rid of Dog Fleas - Source: http://animals.howstuffworks.com/

Disclaimer: I'm not sure how reliable any of this information is, but I thought it was interesting enough to post. I know about some of the herbs, and have used garlic in the past. It does help, no doubt.

Natural Ways for Getting Rid of Dog Fleas
If you're leery of using chemical products on your dog or home, there are a number of plant-, vitamin-, and herbal-based natural flea treatments available. Adding garlic or brewer's yeast to a dog's food has long been thought to help keep fleas from alighting and biting. Since both are ordinary food products and not harmful to dogs, there's really nothing to lose by giving them a try. Herbal flea collars and powders are also popular and widely available.
Eucalyptus, fennel, rosemary, rue, wormwood, and yellow dock all seem to act as flea repellents. To make your own herbal flea powder, combine equal amounts of these herbs and mix them well. Sprinkle a small amount of the powder on your dog's coat and massage it in thoroughly, making sure to work it all the way down to the skin. You can also use a drop or two of the essential oils of eucalyptus and rosemary on a plain canvas or fabric-covered collar.

As with any flea collar, though, watch for signs of hair loss or skin irritation around the neck, and be careful that the dog doesn't chew on the collar. You can also buy ready-made herbal flea collars at pet supply and natural food stores.

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Comment by ROSIENTUCKER on July 21, 2008 at 7:21am
Tucker is severely allgeric to all flea medications, so I have spent countless hrs on the puter looking for one that is natural and that had accessible ingredients. This is what I found. 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar to 1 gallon of water. It has to be the only source of drinking water for your pets. I just keep a gal jug in the fridge now, and refill it daily.It really does work for ticks and fleas. I talked with my vet before I trying it, and I have used it for over 4 wks now and it truly works. And the best thing of all Tucker has no reactions!
Comment by JACQUE on July 13, 2008 at 2:46pm
Hey! Thanks for posting this! I've been looking for some natural remedies for dogs!

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