[Greenbuilding] Flea control in dogs (Re: Off topic)

[KTOT (g)]

Garlic and onions in quantity are considered potentially harmful to dogs and 
cats, I've read, but PetGuard is formulated (and has been around for 
decades) specifically for dogs and cats, so I'm sure it is well below any 
danger threshhold. I certainly wouldn't give my dogs whole garlic cloves or 
whole onions, but a dash of garlic powder (give or take) in the yeast isn't 
going to hurt them.

To each his/her own, of course, but remember pretty much anything in too 
large quantity can cause problems. Completely pure water can kill when drunk 
in too much quantity, for example.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Anne Judge
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:43 PM
To: Green Building
Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] Flea control in dogs (Re: Off topic)


On Mar 31, 2012, at 1:02 PM, KTOT (g) wrote:

> I know many people who have tried generic yeast or other brands of yeast 
> garlic with NO success on dogs which is why I was very specific on 
> PetGuard brand. Other brands apparently work for some dogs, but not all. 
> Cats, I don’t know about.

I wouldn't give any supplement with garlic to my cats!!!  Or put anything 
with garlic on their skin, since they groom everywhere.  Small quantities 
probably won't hurt them, but I'm not going to take a chance. "Onions 
contain a substance (N-propyl disulphide) which destroys red blood cells in 
the cat, causing a form of anemia called Heinz body anemia. Garlic contains 
a similar substance in a lesser amount." (That's from cats.about.com, but 
you'll find it other places too.)

Anne


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