Flea-Free

Flea-free is the way to be–I’m sure both you and your pet will agree! But even the safer flea and tick products on the market (the ones your vet recommends) are still pesticides and should be used only when chemical control is necessary.

Did you know that there are effective chemical-free flea and tick treatments? Peruse the following sites for ideas on how to attack a flea and tick problem without exposing your pet, yourself, or your children to deadly toxins. Consult with a trusted veterinarian before starting any flea or tick treatment.

• Better Flea and Tick Treatment: Make Safer Choices for You and Your Pet (from GreenPaws.org)
• Are “Spot-On” Flea Killers Safe?
• Eliminate Fleas Without Poisons
• How to Groom Pets for Fleas (from Care2.com)
• Least Toxic Control of Fleas (from Beyond Pesticides)
• Preventing Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes (by Michael Fox, DVM)

To learn more about the hazards pesticides present to animals, humans, and the environment, visit Beyond Pesticides.