Brewers yeast to control fleas?

Yes it does, I have used it for over 17 yrs on all my dogs, I use the Brewers Yeast Tablets with Garlic, and you give according to the dogs weight size, they do have it for cats as well.

It does work, none of my dogs ever have fleas or ticks year round.

I give it year round and have recommended it on her tons of times, and people have switched to it with good success.

I do not like the chemicals for flea and tick control..it can eventually cause an intestinal disruption per vets, not just my vet either.

You back off the dosage in winter months, give one less in am and one less in pm to split up the doses, do not give the total daily all in one dose, split it up and like I said cut back in the winter..My dogs love them, no problem taking them at all.

And, the garlic does not hurt them either....

Some will argue it will hurt dogs, some garlic will, this dose put out does not....

But, consult your vet always before starting anything new for your babies, dogs or cats....

I have never heard of brewers yeast for flea control. It is great for coats and will reduce shedding. A lot of JRT owners swear by it.

Obviously, Brewers Yeast is not the same thing as baking yeast. It is not alive, and cannot cause damage to the dog.

I tried it years ago when I was fostering a bunch of long haired dogs, and had a flea outbreak. It didnt work for me.

Brewers Yeast & Garlic pills. I use them for Tiger & my two cats. They work EXCELLENT. Ticks are controlled too, I'm pretty sure.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5142053_brewer-yeast-dog...

this site says in studies it doesn't work compared to other protection, but a veterinarian Richard Pitcairn recommends it for fleas. So i'm not sure never tried it. I'd go with Salt and Diatomaceous Earth for natural pesticide in the house.

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Brewer's yeast is a one-celled fungus used by beer brewers to turn grain sugars into alcohol. The form used as medicine is a by-product of brewing; the yeast has been dried and sterilized. The tiny yeast cells are packed with vitamins and minerals that could be beneficial to your dog's health. The B vitamins are touted as good for the dog's skin and coat. Brewer's yeast for dogs is often packaged together with either ginseng or garlic--ginseng for energy and joint health, garlic for flea repellent.

Types

Side effects of brewer's yeast for dogs may include bloating, gas and indigestion.

Considerations

Bloating is a serious health concern for dogs. Bloating and torsion of the stomach or intestines can lead to death in as little as 6 hours.

Prevention/Solution

Start with small doses and work up to the amount listed in the package directions. Do not exceed the recommended dosage by weight.

Warning

Check with your veterinarian before beginning a brewer's yeast regimen. Diabetic dogs should not take brewer's yeast as it can interfere with the insulin cycle.

Expert Insight

Sellers of brewer's yeast products for dogs claim the yeast will ease flea problems, but little evidence exists to support this. Side effects of bloating can be more negative than the flea issue. Some vets recommend simply rubbing it onto the coat externally rather than feeding it to the dog.