Brewer's Yeast

Brewer's Yeast

Another way to kill fleas naturally on your dog is by using yeast.  Brewer's yeast is considered a safe natural remedy for getting rid of fleas on your pet and home.   Fleas do not like the taste of yeast. They have a strong aversion to it. One way to use this natural remedy is your to feed a small amount of yeast to your dog by gently sprinkling a small amount of yeast over their food and mixing it in.  It does not take much to do the trick, so use it sparingly. You can also rub some nutritional or brewer's yeast in your dog's skin.  If they lick it off, that is fine, as it will give a “yeast” flavored taste to your dog's skin and breath which will scare away fleas. As for the dosage, it is recommended you use approximately 1 teaspoon small breed dogs, 2 teaspoons for medium-size pooches, and 1 tablespoon for large dogs. Again, use it sparingly, as a little goes a long way. The reason why fleas have an aversion to yeast is the thiamine that is used abundantly in yeast. Fleas cannot survive in areas that have thiamine in them. Brewer's yeast can be found in grocery stores, pet stores and feed stores.