Three Reasons To Switch To Natural Flea Products

Today's consumers are looking for products that are effective, safe to use and more importantly environmentally friendly. As the human race becomes ever more conscious of how fragile our planet has become the more time people spend looking for natural alternatives. This is becoming apparent in every factor of our lives and the lives of our pets. Fleas seem are a constant battle for dogs and their owners and in today's marketplace there are now quality products available that are non-chemical, non-toxic and earth friendly, which are three great reasons to switch to natural flea products.

Switching to natural flea products should be a simple choice as natural products are non-chemical. Lets face it, no one likes to use harsh chemicals and thanks to today's ever expanding media sources more people are aware of how bad chemicals are for you, your dog and the environment. Chemical flea products contain insecticides that attack fleas immune systems these insecticides can cause adverse reactions in your dog. Excess saliva leading to dehydration, skin rashes, and vomiting to name just a few. Why take the risk on putting your dog through this when you can just use natural flea products and therefore eliminate the use of chemicals.

Toxic ingredients are found in many flea products. DEA (Diethanolamine), TEA, (Triethanolamine), SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) and SLES ( the alcohol form of SLS) are used in many flea shampoos and conditioners. DEA and TEA are hormone disrupting agents that are absorbed into your dogs skin and are known to cause cancer forming nitrates. SLS and SLES, are also commonly used in shampoos and other products that foam. Both are known to cause toxic reactions such as skin irritations and rashes. They can also cause eye damage and respiratory problems for your dog. Absorbed into the skin SLS/SLES can stay in the body for up to 5 days and they also maintain residual levels in the brain, heart, liver and lungs. What will happen to your dog after years of residual build up? Why take the risk of toxic reactions happening to your dog when there are natural flea products readily available?

By making the right choice and switching to natural flea products you are not only helping your dog you are helping protect planet Earth. By using quality natural flea products that are biodegradable and come in recyclable containers you can rest easy. No nasty phosphates and dyes will be leached into our groundwater causing irreparable damage and the container is being re-used to make something else. Phosphates were the major reason behind the death of Lake Erie in the 1970's. Dyes can cause allergic reactions and some dyes are even know to cause mutations in wildlife! Imagine what the long term effects are on your dog if you continue to use products that contain these chemicals. What if your dog is a puppy or a senior, why take the chance on inflicting just one of these side effects?

Make the right choice and switch to natural flea products, not only for your dog but for you, your children and your children's children. Every choice to switch to natural products is a choice in the right direction. By changing the way we think about solving our day to day problems without the use of chemicals we are creating a healthier, greener planet for everyone, including our dogs, to enjoy.