Is garlic powder on dog food a good flea repellent?
On One Hand: Yes, It IsGarlic powder, or garlic in any form, is a good flea repellent, according to Dr. William Falconer from Alternatives for Animal Health. Feed a large dog the powder equivalent of two cloves of garlic, and decrease the amount if your dog is smaller. Sprinkle powder on the dog’s food or bake it into dog treats. You can also buy dog treats with garlic powder already in them. Garlic is especially effective when you combine it with yeast. The B vitamins from the yeast and the smell of the garlic make the dog less appetizing to fleas.On the Other: But Treat the EnvironmentUsing a flea repellent strategy directly on your animal is not nearly as effective as treating the environment. For every one flea on your pet, there could be hundreds in your carpet or furniture. So if you are using garlic powder to repel fleas, also make sure you take steps to treat your environment for fleas.Bottom LineGarlic powder is an effective flea repellent, especially when you combine it with
