The Best Natural Flea Prevention Dog Treats
Nothing is worse than a dog (and a house) that’s infested with fleas. With my Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats, you can keep your beloved fur-baby flea free, without any of the toxic side effects or hassles of conventional flea treatments!

I first making & using these flea prevention treats back in 2014 and while things have definitely changed in our lives, but we are still preventing flea infestations and deter ticks without using toxic sprays, collars or chemicals on our dog(s).
For those of you whom may not know originally I developed these for our black lab, Hercules.

For roughly a year I was giving him the ingredients in these treats separately, as a part of how we keep Hercules Flea Free, but then I had the brilliant idea to combine them to make it even more convenient! By combining coconut oil and brewers yeast, using the same idea behind my Perfectly Portioned Coconut Oil, I’ve created the prefect Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats!
And perhaps the best part is, DOGS (and cats) love Flea Prevention Dog Treats!!

What about Cats??
I also give my cats some of this combination in a small bowl near their food and they lick it when they feel like it – I don’t give them a specific does at all because, well…. cats are fickle creatures. And I feel very strongly that animals instinctively know what they need! Sometimes our cats lick it up quickly, other times it will sit around for a couple weeks – regardless it’s astonishing that our indoor/outdoor cats are also FLEA FREE without using any other flea preventions or treatments!

BENEFITS OF BREWER’S YEAST FOR DOGS
Brewers Yeast – Not to be confused with any other type of yeast, Brewers Yeast, is an inactive yeast that is a popular dietary supplement. Brewers Yeast has several uses for dogs. It is a source of B vitamins such as biotin, trace minerals such as zinc, proteins and amino acids. The amino acids and vitamins can help make a dog’s skin healthier and its coat shinier. Brewers Yeast is often recommended by holistic vets to help strengthen dogs’ immune systems.
According to the Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care, Brewers Yeast was shown to protect chickens from salmonella-tainted feed. Brewers Yeast is also a common natural remedy for dogs with fleas.. It is believed to work against fleas because it contains sulfur compounds that make your dog less palatable to them. It’s recommended to give ½ teaspoon Brewer’s yeast daily per 10 pounds of body weight. I also use Brewers Yeast in my Frosty Pumpkin Dog Treats {for fall itchy skin}

BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL FOR DOGS
The coconut, also known as the “tree of life”, has been found to have many benefits not only for humans, but for our best friends as well. Many diseases and ailments, like yeast infections, smelly coats, hot spots, cuts that have been infected, and even cracked paws, can all be cured with just a jar of coconut oil. When all forms of diet remedies have failed, then it is time to try out this miracle natural medicine for your dog. Lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid, can help prevent bacterial and viral infections. This is most commonly found in a mother’s milk and builds the immune system. Fortunately, dogs can benefit from the same kind of protection and health advantages it gives throughout their lives.
In addition to preventing flea infestations, there are many other benefits of coconut oil for dogs. coconut oil can potentially reduce cancer risks. It also improves the digestion of your dog and becomes medicine for most digestive upsets. The thyroid function is also kept normal with coconut oil. It can give your dog a smooth glossy coat, as well as healthy, supple skin. Yeast and fungal infections are also treated and prevented through the use of coconut oil. Arthritis and similar pains can also be minimized or treated. Coconut oil can also balance your dog’s metabolism rate to keep his weight under control. Another area in which amazing results have been attained is in prevention of parasitic infestations, and apparently curing the problem in many instances. As described in an article on the HealingNaturallyByBee.com website:
Coconut oil may provide an effective defense against many troublesome parasites including giardia. Like bacteria and fungi, giardia can’t stand up against MCFA found in coconut oil. Research has confirmed the effectiveness of MCFA in destroying giardia and possibly other protozoa.5,6,7 By using coconut oil and other coconut products every day, you may be able to destroy giardia before it can establish a toehold.
Coconut oil can be given internally or applied externally, and can provide remedies for many skin infections. It can disinfect cuts and improve your dog’s general skin and coat condition, making it healthier. Wounds also heal faster with coconut oil, and it helps to deodorize your dog’s skin and clear up some rashes as well. Many vets and researchers today are recommending the regular use of coconut oil for dogs and many other pets as an excellent source of nutrients, which keeps your dog in good health.
The recommended dose is roughly 1 teaspoon of coconut oil daily per 10 pounds of body weight.

Yours in Health,


Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/8* cups Coconut Oil melted
- 1/2 cup Brewers Yeast slightly rounded
Instructions
- Combine melted coconut oil and brewers yeast together in your blender. Blend for roughly 10 seconds until smooth.
- Transfer blended mixture into a plastic condiment bottle (trim tip to 1/4 inch opening) and use to fill 2 – small paw print silicone pans.
- Chill in the refrigerator or freezer until set & solid.
- Remove from the pan and store in refrigerator or freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
Nutrition
**Special Note** this post was originally published in 2013 and was updated on 11-10-2015 ** I updated it with ingredient measurements since many readers were having difficulty calculating out serving sizes. For each 10 pounds of body weight, give 1 teaspoon coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon brewers yeast daily. You can modify the recipe as needed for using different size/shaped treats.
**October 31, 2018 update** Both of our dogs; Hercules 5 & Argos 2, are still 100% flea free by using these treats as our ONLY flea prevention method.
I can sense your frustration when you have answered the same questions many times. Maybe a Faqs Sheet at the beginning of the post might help. By the way, you are a legend. I cannot believe how much pet products are priced through the roof (I priced a bottle of flea shampoo/skin softener – $109.00 for a litre!) I am sticking with my coconut oil shampoo & diatomaceous earth rub. My dog loves these treats and would not leave me alone when I was making them. Cheers, Marie
Does it prevent ticks too?
Yes it helps to prevent them too!
Is it safe for puppies? Mine is 10 weeks old and has fleas already!
Yes!
I made this recipe, got the silicone mold (small bone). They were adorable in the mold.
However, when I coped them out, they broke in half. I put a tray in the fridge and one in the freezer.
They both broke. Any suggestion?
Occasionally if I’m really rough pushing them out one will break but it’s rare. Make sure you fill each mold to the top and are careful when you remove them
Hi. Can these be stored on the counter? Or do they need to be chilled? TIA.
That depends on the temperature of your house. Coconut oil melts at roughly 70 degrees
I remember my precious mom gave me a recipe for mug cupcake and it save me from wasting the whole big cake. Thanks mom in heaven for the mug cupcake. Than you for reminding me.
Thank you so much for the information and it will help me save money for the small dogs and cats. Where can I find cute dogs paws silicone mold?
Just click the links in the post!
ON THE RECIPE IT READS CUP MEASUREMENT’S BUT ON DOWN IT READS TEASPOON PER 10 POUND BODY WEIGHT WHICH IS IT?
The recipe makes a large batch that’s divided into individual treats.
Thank you! I’ve been looking for a wholistic way to treat fleas. My cats are not outdoor cats… other than theygo through a flap in my window to be inside their “Catio”. I noticed one cat scratching and found a flea. I did the topical flea treatment but they always start licking each other in the neck area where the treatment was applied. Scary. I do hope this makes a difference. Thanks again
Hello, I couldn’t find what u recommended for brewers yeast but found brewer yeast powder in the baby section of my store (it helps with lactation) can I use this? Says it can be mixed in smoothies, sprinkled in foods, etc
Also how long do they take to set up in the fridge? I only have one silicon mold I got from Walmart.
They set up within 30-60 minutes. You can Put them in the freezer to speed up the process.
So the amount of coconut oil used measured before or after it has been melted
The measurements are very close, it doesn’t make a huge difference. I personally think it’s easier to measure it melted.
What are the ingredients?
On the package it states ingredients as just brewers yeast nothing else.
I’d compare it to the one that I recommend. It seems fine.
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Only these two ingredients? How is it two colors if it is combined !
Not at all intending to be rude, but I’ve answered this question countless times within these comments.
2 ingredients
2 layers
We combine them so the dry ingredient becomes wet and they go into the mold easily.
When they chill, the dry ingredient settles. So the 2 ingredients create two adorable layers.
One ingredient is white, one ingredient is brown.
Are your dogs outside dogs or inside dogs? We have fleas on the animals, on the porch, and in the house!
They live in our home with us. It can be so difficult to get the fleas under control when you have in infestation, I’m sorry that’s happening for you.
Does it have to be specifically Lewis Labs brewers yeast? Or will any work?
Many readers had used other brands, I have only used Lewis Labs since it’s the highest quality
Is there any flavoring we can add to make it more tasty for dogs?
Dogs love them as-is, I’ve never had any reason to add additional ingredients
My fur baby will not eat them he drops and will not touch it again thinking about adding peanut butter to them if I make it again plus mine didn’t turn to layers stayed combined
it’s ok if they stay in layers as long as you used the correct ingredients. (often people aren’t using the correct items despite my clear explanation and linking to the exact products, I always want to double check)
I have rarely encountered a dog that doesn’t love the treats, you can add peanut butter if desired.
Just remelt the treats, add peanut butter and pour back into the molds.
My dogs wouldn’t touch them either. I also thought of adding peanut butter and they still wouldn’t eat them. I resorted to adding a half teaspoon of brewer’s yeast to their favorite dinner, chicken and sweet potatoes, and they wouldn’t eat that so it must be the brewer’s yeast they don’t like. I guess I’ll try diatomaceous earth and citronella oil. I bought the paw molds which are absolutely adorable. Maybe I’ll find something else to make in them.
what brand of brewers yeast are you using?
Thank you. I’m so glad I read this. I will be ordering Brewer yeast today to make these treat for my dog. I’m always looking for natural ingredients to use instead of these harsh chemicals and unhealthy ingredients to use on my dog.
How do you get the two layer effect? Is the top layer JUST coconut oil?
There are 2 ingredients, they combine while you are pouring them into the mold then natural separate into pretty layers as they chill.
will this prevent ticks also or only flea?
It does help to prevent ticks too!
Do your dogs go outside regularly to potty? Have you treated the ground for fleas as well? My dog is an inside did. But enjoys being outside 1/2 of the day.
Our dogs spend lots of time outside, we do not treat our yard (3+ acres) we also spend weekends camping with our dogs and do lots of hiking.
Can I use any food grade brewers yeast or does it need to be a dog brewers yeast?
Any high quality BREWERS yeast
How long are they good for? Like, I have 3 dogs that are over 60lb and I would like to make a bulk size of this. I just don’t want it to go bad within 2 days being out.
Just keep them in the fridge or freezer and they keep for up to a year.
OMG, this is a miracle,I have a 17 lb. Shih Tzu Caesar That is the Fussiest dog in the world I guarantee you,he has had every dog food that they make eats it a couple times and then does not want it anymore I have to keep changing his food to get him to eat which is not good for his little stomach anyways I made these and I figured he is not going to eat these cause he is so fussy but he loved him and wanted more and I didn’t give him any more I don’t know if too many of them would make him sick or not.But I made these cautiously thinking he is not going to eat him but he did he loves it
How many of the large bone ones would you give to a 70lb lab and a 130lb Great Pyrenees?
I’d estimate 1 large bone for every 30-40 pounds – I’d start on the higher end and reduce after a few weeks. 3 for your lab and 6 for your GP – there is no risk with higher doses
Hello there, my dogs weigh 32 lbs and 48 lbs, which mold do you recommend daily? Thanks
You could give 3 and 5 small bones a day, 1 and 2 paw prints or 1 large bone a day to both.
I have a question. Can naturally debittered brewer’s yeast be used? Would it alter the effectiveness?
I would reach out to the company for a comparison.
Is it possible to substitute nutritional yeast for brewer’s yeast? Would it be as effective as a flea deterrent?
No. They are completely different. Check out the post, I explain why in details
I agree with you
Just made these the other day for my great dane and two pomeranians and they love them. Thank You for sharing.
How many do you give your Great Dane ? Our Buck weighs118lbs.Also did your Dane get any potty problems from it in the begining ?
Thank you
Kathy MacKenzie
The only potential digestive issues are if your dog eats a no fat or low fat diet, in that case just slowly increase the dose 😘
Okay, I only just saw the comments after I posted my questions/comment. So that you don’t have to post the same answers “countless” more times, please just ignore my first comment, I have no desire to annoy you anymore than you plainly already are.
However, for what it’s worth, I would love to see the title of your post be “Dog & Cat Treats”, as opposed to dogs only. Many cat owners will skip over it entirely, as I almost did myself, believing it works for dogs only.
So many times these recipes are geared for dogs only. Please suggest (1) How much to give for cats, who are often less than 10 lbs., and (2) How I can make them up in smaller pieces for cats? I am a cat only household at the moment.
Also, where did you buy the paw-print baking pan, so cute?!
The dose isn’t critical. I give our cat a little jar of the mixture that’s solidified and let her intuitively enjoy it. The paw pan is linked in the recipe card and post.
I know this is an old post so I hope you still monitor. Can you mix these 2 ingredients with others to make treats? I already make a pumpkin/peanut butter treat for my dogs. I would like to add this to that to get the added flea protection.
This is one of my most popular posts, while it’s been on my site it’s definitely one that I monitor daily.
You are welcome to create any recipe using these ingredients.
Do you have anything that works on ticks also?
These will also help to repel ticks!
My hound dogs love them!
What other oil can I use besides coconut oil?
None. It’s a key ingredient
Can cats and kitten eat the flea biscuits?
Yes. I discuss this in the post.
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Hi Haley,
I’ve been reading through your comments and noticed that in 2017 someone posted about the dangers of gluten in Brewers yeast. You responded that this yeast doesn’t contain gluten. However, the yeast I received from Amazon today clearly states that it contains wheat and barley and was made in a facility that also processes grains (among other things). Brewers yeast is a by-product of the barley used to make beer. The brand in your recipe specifically states ‘gluten free’. Unfortunately, I can’t find any gluten free ones on Amazon. Would this be safe to use?
It depends if your pet has a gluten allergy or intolerance
Is that peanut butter on the top of your treats? or does it natural separate when chilling?
They naturally make layers.
So good thank you !
Can I use Anthony’s Brewer’s Yeast, 1 lb, Made in USA, Gluten Free, Unflavored and Unsweetened for is recipe?
Any BREWERS yeast can be used.
I was wondering how many treats should i give my 100Ib dog ?
can I put the mixture in regular ice cube trays ? If so how many should I give him ? Hes a German Shepard
The quantity you give your dog is determined by the size of the treat. So unless you are using the same size treat as me I can’t calculate it
I used the link you provided for the paw print molds. Hard to tell from photo on Amazon, but these seem to be more of a medium size and don’t match the mold you use in your photos. To make sure the dosage is correct and i don’t overdose my pup, can you tell me how many ounces one treat is?
You cannot OVERDOSE on the treats! that’s the beauty of adding a healthy food supplement vs a toxic pharmaceutical drug.
Each paw is just under 1.5 inches wide. One recipe will yield roughly 2 molds.
Are this treats good to use on a 7 week old puppy.
I have an 80lb shepherd & a 12 lb shittu mix, it will be interesting making different size treats for them. I’ll post how it goes. I would be happy to get them off these chemical flea treatments so thank you.
I just found your website and can’t wait to start with this recipe.
Thank-you!
Hi Haley,
Does this remedy work against ticks as well? We have a bad tick problem in my area.
Thanks for sharing!
It is helpful against ticks!
Can you tell me where to buy the silicone molds?
Click the links in the post.
Can you use them for cats based on body weight?
Yep!
If I wanted to just be able to give one treat a day for a 120 pound Shepherd what would the ingredient measurement be for that?
It mentions: Give up to 1 small paw print Flea Prevention Dog Treat per 10 pounds of body weight daily. For dogs under 10 pounds, give 1 treat every other day.
Thank you. My guys love them.
could you substitute liquid coconut oil for the solid coconut oil?
No. Liquid coconut oil is a processed product that is not healthy for ingestion
I’m a first time dog owner at 60yrs old. I have a 6yr old American Pit Bull Terrier. This summer, he had an episode after oral flea treatment where he went into cardiac arrest. I’m a pediatric nurse and never dreamed I’d have to use my skills on my buddy. Not knowing the cause, we dosed him the next month as usual. Within 2 days he had 2 seizures. I’m so excited to try these as I make all of his treats anyway. I pray to Buddah it works. The fleas are bad this year. He’s an inside guy, out to potty and play in the yard with us, and he was getting bad. We have to use Adam’s spray to keep them from covering him and I hate using such strong chemicals-dont get me wrong, Adam’s is the bomb. But natural that REALLY works will be unbelievable!
My husband is wondering if that much yeast daily would cause possible yeast infections in our girl Shepherd?
Thank you.
Brewers yeast does not have that side effect.
Can you use organic coconut oil for humans – having a hard time finding “for pets”
Have this been used with cats at all?
Yep!
Ive made this and used it on my dogs for monhs! no fleas, worms, and minimal shedding. i couldnt find “brewers” yeast, and so i used nutritional yeast, found in the grocery aisle. it gives food a cheesy flavor that my pibbles absolutely love. its also delicious on popcorn lol. anyways, thanks for sharing!
What is the white layer on the treats??
I’ve answered this question countless times. There are 2 ingredients, one is brown one is white. They separate as they harden, into layers.
I was just getting ready to ask about the separation of the colors in the treats. Glad I scrolled on a few more comments.
I’ve looked but can’t find it. How many should this make?
It depends on the size of the treats that you are making.
I read that the quantity of brewers yeast needed for larger size dogs can make them sick to their stomachs. I gave my dogs (50 and 60 lbs) the recommended dosage and noticed that they wanted to eat grass the next day. Is this something that you’ve run into? I thought about trying a smaller dosage, but wasn’t sure if it would be enough to be effective.
We’ve used brewers yeast in these treats and added to our dogs food for 7+ years. No issues what so ever.
Could I use the AniMed brewers yeast? It says it’s specifically for animal use. Not for human consumption.
I’m not familiar with that product.
I think I’m going to try it. I’ll let you know if it works!
Can the coconut be bought at the grocery store? Or does it have to say “for pets?”
I recommend any coconut oil that YOU would consume if you aren’t able to purchase what I recommend.
can i use nutritional yeast flakes?
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I’ve discussed this in the post and repeatedly in the comments. Absolutely not.
What kind of yeast can I use if I can’t find brewers yeast in the stores?
I have included links in the post to order online – it is the KEY ingredient to this which I’m sure you already knew from reading the post.
Thank you so much. You should work on your people skills. No matter how many times you get the same questions, you should smile and answer their question politely. Not everyone is going to read through all of your questions and comments. People are asking you for advice, I noticed on some of your comments you have a nasty attitude and that’s not very nice
I am an extremely kind and caring human, I give away all this content for free. All I ask is that you READ what I write and don’t just ask silly questions.
Have you noticed if these help with ticks?
Can you use Fleischmann’s yeast to bake breads?and if so would you use the same ammount?
Absolutely not. Read the post, I explain this.
I’m considering these for our dogs 26lbs Beagle Sissy and 68lbs Mix Teddy rather than the expensive Braveco. I was wondering how or why these are two toned with only two ingredients?
I’ve answered this question countless times. 2 layers are made by the 2 ingredients.
I think the reason why people are asking about the two layers is because in the directions you say to blend the two ingredients together and didn’t mention the separation of the ingredients until your replies to posts. ( I too was wondering what the two layers were) First, thank you for the great ideas for flea protection, I appreciate it. But we need to do the math to make sure it’s correct regarding the yeast.
1/2 cup or brewer’s yeast = 24 teaspoons. Therefore, there’s 48 1/2 teaspoon servings in this recipe. Since this recipe fills 20 paws, 10 per silicon sheet, you are serving almost 1.2 teaspoons of brewer’s yeast per paw treat. So, if you have a 10 pound dog, only give them 1/2 a treat per day.
Braveco almost killed my dog. My neighbor dog was not lucky enough and died after taking Braveco.
Hi I read another post that said they only need about 1/4 teaspoon per 10 lbs? You do not think that would be enough? It’s just I have a great dane and I balk at the idea of giving him ten treats a day!
I can only share what I know works for us.
What brand of Brewer’s Yeast did you use? thanks
Rebecca, it’s linked in the post and the recipe card.
So a 100 pound dog you would give 10 treats?
I did not think these treats would work. I made a batch and noticed fewer fleas within a week and after a couple of weeks, I no longer see any fleas!
Hello I have come across your post on the paw dog treats for fleas , I want to make but I live in Australia and was wondering if our supermarket Brewers yeast is equivalent to yours cheers Michelle
Hi, I have a Question… For how long time do I have to give it to them?
they are supplement you continue to give for their whole life.
The picture shows a “top” and a “bottom”, is this due to settling? or are there two separate layers?
I’ve answered this same question many, many times here in the comment section. The treats contain 2 ingredients; one is brown one is white. When they solidify they create a layered look.
Hi Hayley! Brilliant recipe by the way – wanted to ask if it was stable outside the fridge in winter weather as quite a bit of coconut oil is used? How did you get the paws to be two-toned in colour? Thank you and can’t wait for your reply! xx
Whether or not they will melt depends on the temperature. If your house is 78 degrees, nope. If your house is 68 degrees probably. When in doubt keep in the fridge or freezer. The 2 ingredients are different colors and make the layers.
Wonderful idea! My biggest dog weighs 110 lbs though! That seems like a ton of these treats that would be needed for flea prevention. Should I make larger treats? Has anyone had results with less ?
You can make them as large or small as desired. I would suggest giving the full dose initially and see how your pet reacts.
My dog gets coconut oil and flaxseed mixed in with her dinner and the improvements in coat and skin have to be seen to be believed. Thanks for sharing this Hayley! I’ll try this one.
My quick question is, since coconut oil kills yeast, how does the yeast still work in this recipe?
Since one can treat a yeast infection simply by applying coconut oil, how are the benefits of the Brewers Yeast still applicable in this recipe?
It’s brewers yeast, not an active yeast.
Have you noticed any reduction in ticks with this recipe? We hike frequently and would love to use something like this to keep our guy tick-free.
We don’t use any tick repellant other than a little essential oils and these treats as a part of their healthy/raw diet and don’t have issues with ticks.
So, I accidentally added 1 cup of yeast to the correct coconut oil. All 3 of my dogs weigh at least 30. So would I just give them 1 a day, or will even that amount make them sick ?
There isn’t any toxicity reported with either ingredient. Just give them one a day or a 1/2 to start. Honestly I don’t even measure anything for our boys after years of giving these treats, this post is a guideline.
I have 2-4 lbs dog so what would I do???!!!
just let your pup lick a little coconut oil and sprinkle brewers yeast on it’s food daily.
Hayley,
I saw this post a couple of years ago and have been using the brewer’s yeast and coconut oil since then. Altho I believe that I need to do some tweeking, I haven’t been giving them enough. But I also saw that you were using the Pet Protector disks. I did sign up with Pet Protector (and put your name down as my referral), but I never purchased. I am now ready to purchase and tried to on the website but having some issues. Could I get some help from you please. Donna Montgomery
I used Pet Protector Disks for a couple years but found they are not necessary with my flea treats.
What makes the two distinct colors?
I’ve answered this several times. It’s the 2 ingredients. As they chill they create layers.
Can i use the organic coconut oil I buy for myself
You can use any coconut oil you’d like.
I have a 5lb yorkie that has digestion problems. I wanted to add pumpkin and honey to your recipe I didn’t know how much or if it would hold up??
Let us know if your recipe works!
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I saw your tweet about animals and thought I will check out your website. I like it!
I love pets. I have two beautiful that dogs called Tammy(female) and Yommo(male). Yommo is 1 year older than Tommy. He acts like a bigger brother to her. ?
Keep up the good work on your blog.
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You have the patience of a saint! I would be screaming answering all the repetitive questions. God Bless you.
Hii I bought the same paw pan as you to see if the doses were easier for me to understand. But I didn’t understand, could you explain to me the doses?
the dose is not critical. You’ll need to do math to come up with an exact ratio based on your dogs weight. Generally speaking the dose I suggest using the paw mold is all you need to worry about.
So the recipe is always the same, to calculate the dose is per paw not?
I do not understand your question.
For each 10 pounds of body weight, give 1 teaspoon coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon brewers yeast daily. Each paw shaped treat, as made with my recipe and the paw pan I linked to, is 1 dose for a 10 pound dog. If your dog is 50 pounds give 5 per day.
Hi i dunno if someone already ask this but i read in some other post that coconut oil and parsley is a breath freshner for dogs so i was wondering if i can hit 2 birds in 1 stone with this combining coconut oil the brewer’s yeast and parsley all together? Thank you in advance! I have a little dachshund puppy
There isn’t any reason that parsley would negatively effect the treats. I do encourage you to look at your dog’s diet if they have bad breath. Completely grain free, if not raw.
HAYLEY RYCZEK I wanna take a moment to thank you for all your hard work and dedication all these years. I have read 80% of the comments and you are a better person then me lol. I have a mini farm with a pitbull, a min pin, and cats and they all love it. It was very easy to find the products Amazon and well worth the cost vs the vet Bill’s. Thank you so much you’re a life saver!
How much for a 5lb dog an 40lb dog?
Read the post all the way to the end.
I used nutritional yeast, is that okay to use in this recipe? I could not find brewers yeast.
They are completely different and, just as I discuss in the post, nutritional yeast does NOT provide the same benefit.
Hi. I don’t want to ask a silly question but is there a difference if I use brewers yeast powder or brewers yeast flakes? The one you used isn’t available on Amazon right now but they do have the powder. Thanks!
they are essentially the same thing, the flakes are just bigger pieces.
How long does it take to take effect?
Nikki – Like with any SUPPLEMENT there isn’t a set time frame for it taking effect.. think of these as taking any other vitamin, you’ll want to give them daily to get their system ‘updated’ then regularly for maintenance. Our Black Lab is now 5 and I only give the treats a couple times a week after giving them daily for the first 2 years and had ZERO fleas. Same with our rescue who’s 3, neither dog had any fleas this summer (2018 was HOT and wet in Pennsylvania)
How long does this stay in their system? Does it need to be given every day?
Hi there. Thank you for the recipe. I was wondering how much it would alter how much I gave to my dogs (35 lbs and 15 lbs) if I were to add peanut butter (no sugar/sugar substitutes).
Peanut butter isn’t necessary and not very healthy for dogs.
Approximately how old should the dog be before you administer these treats because I have a 6 week old pup and I’d like to start as soon as possible.
It’s perfectly fine to start young puppies on small treats for flea prevention.
What does slightly rounded mean anyway? I’m talking about the brewers yeast.
If you measure accurately, you swipe the top of a measuring cup or spoon with a straight edge item, like the back of a butter knife so that the ingredient level is completely smooth and level with the top of the measuring device. Slightly rounded means that you don’t need to swipe the top and it’s OK if the ingredients are heaping up.
I made these but used 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup coconut oil, half cup brewers yeast, dogs love them
Glad your dog likes them! Next time ommit the peanut butter (since dogs love them plain and peanut butter can be inflammatory)
May I use this recipe and images and credit you? I am working on a database of dog recipes and I would love to include this one.
You are welcome to use my photo and a link back to this recipe, however please do no republish my recipe.
I have made your recipe and my dog love it! I just started give it to him and I hope it works, I have tried several things without results, I have a question, do you give these treats to your dogs year round or just during flea season.?
Thanks for sharing.
This is a year round supplement – much like how humans take vitamin supplements too ❤️
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how often would you feed this to your dog? I have a 9 week lab puppy 🙂
Daily during spring/summer — then a few times a week after you build health
These look great! I would much rather feed our puppy something natural than give him chemicals.
I used the silicone candy molds and my dogs and cat all loved them but the coconut oil is so expensive.
Just curious: your treats appear to be layered. Will they settle like that, or did you do something special to them?
there are 2 ingredients, one white, one brown, as they solidify they naturally separate and create layers.
Hi Haley I have 2 questions. 1-ddoes it have to be coconut oil for pets, cant i just use orbganic coconut oil?2- Why are the treats in the photo 2 different colors?
I’ve answered both questions a few times already 😛 — you are welcome to use any coconut oil you’d like, I share what I personally use. There are 2 ingredients in the treats, one is white, one is brown. When they solidify they create distinct, pretty, layers.
how well does it last? does it have to be stored in the fridge? does it melt?
Since they are made with coconut oil, it will get soft at roughly 70 degrees. My dogs prefer theirs frozen. You give them daily, so they don’t need to be kept long just until a single batch runs out.
I would like to try these if they really work. I can’t take a chance that they don’t as I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. Has anyone been using these long term and are they effective with no other flea treatment?
Obviously this has been done for a long time. I have just started making home made food for my pups. Many of the ingredients in recipes are listed as toxic on the SPCA Poison Control website. Coconut Oil is listed as toxic to dogs. I call my vet as I am confused and she says stick with Poison Control. However, Poison Control does not list half the ingredients in dog food that we KNOW are toxic to our pups, so I don’ t know who to trust. 90% of the foods on the Poison Control list are in foods for dogs on pinterest. If you have been giving Hercules these treats since 2013 seems like there would have been a consequence by now. How could coconut oil be toxic after four years? I also see many peanut butter treats on Pinterest and in stores yet you mentioned earlier peanut butter is not good for dogs. Why not? lo and behold that is not listed on Poison Control for dogs. Go figure.
In our home, common sense trumps all other advice. The main reason why “coconut oil” and other fats are demonized for pets is the same debunked theories that plague human health. We eat ample fats and our boys (and cats) enjoy them too!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, Hayley! I couldn’t find Brewer’s Yeast in powder form, so I got Brewer’s Yeast tablets. Each tablet is 500mg. I have nothing to compare tablets to powder, so could you PLEASE do the math for me? Either that or just send me a rough estimate as to how many tablets equal the nutritional value equal to 1/2 cup powder…. Thank you!!!!!
Here is some general information that might help you – the nutritional label for the brewers yeast I recommend is available in full detail when you click any of the brewers yeast link in my post.
Brewer’s Yeast Flakes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: Approx. 3 level tbsps. (25 g)
Servings Per Container: 14
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 95
Calories from Fat 9
These treats look so cute. I didn’t realize these ingredients prevents fleas. What a great idea for natural prevention. I’m going to make them as soon as I buy some brewers yeast.
I have a question about the protective disc all of my dog’s tags are riveted to their colors because they like to lose them in the woods off leash running do you think the disk would still work if it’s riveted to the color instead of dangling
as long as you use a single rivet though the existing hole and do not damage the tag in any way it should be ok
Do you measure the coconut oil before or after melting?
This recipe does not require us to be that specific .. either way is totally ok.
My Foxy is part Pomeranian and long-haired Chihuahua she weighs 5lbs. She has allergies and has an intestinal problem. I have her on Science Hill z/d Prescription can food per her veterinarian. We tried other foods however others didn’t work. This one seems to have taken care of the problem for now. I’m very interested in this flea product and also the flea protector. I want to try both. Also would like to know if you have any other suggestions as my baby is a rescue dog and is at least 8 years old according to her Vet. I want her to be as comfortable and healthy as possible. She was really sick for a couple of months till we hit on the right food. IF you know of anything that will help her I would appreciate your expertise.
Have you tried grain-free and/or raw feeding? I do not advocate feeding dogs Science Diet brand foods, they are known to cause more problems that not.
What would u add to also deter ticks a tap or 3 or garlic powder? And or what Like I’ve seen in tablets .
You are welcome to modify my recipe any way that suits your preferences.
How do you make them like the picture – two tone.
that is a picture of the recipe
I have a new rescue Dog that i received 2 weeks ago. Fleas season has started .. And they seem to be bothering me bonkers more than her 😀 THANK GOD I found your post .. I ordered the ingredients a few days back. They came in today. I immediately made her a Batch.. made a giant mess :/ But I managed to get 12 ( 3.75 tspn each ) treats for my 24-25 lb dog. SHE LOVES THEM. *whew*
Come this weekend I an going to dust my home with Diatomaceous Earth.
I also ordered some food grade D.E to add to the next batch of treats I make her. ( carefully doing the math of course.)
I am also currently doing essential oil research.
The cost up front, is hurting a lil bit due to the Vet visit I have to do to get her tested. But I want to get her started on this preventive measure ASAP b/c the flea are driving me Batty.. And I personally cannot handle the Flea soap shampoos sold over the counter.. it attacks my nerves. Not to mention once Bathed .. as soon as she goes outside she picks up even more fleas. :/ Apparently they find her quite attractive.. previous owners did not do her Justice. So I have a long battle ahead of me.
My point is I want to say thank you for taking the time to share this information. And addressing all these questions.
** off I go to read you thread on Essential oils now. 😀
BTW — I am adding your recipe to my Cookbook to be passed down to my son (( he is 4yrs right now ))
Hey!
I notice in the picture one half of the paw is brown and the other white. How do you do that?
Kind regards
Lucy
the 2 colors are from the 2 ingredients. yours will turn out the same.
Oh so it separates? No need to pour half and half?
It naturally separates. You blend them together so that measuring is easier.
Hi I have 6 dogs ranging in sizes I have a 80lb 1yr old mastiff a 70lb blue nose pit a 36lb border aussie a 34lb blue nose pit a 5-6 lb chiweenie and a 4 mo old hound/mastiff mix is there any way to make this recipe in bulk because if my calculations are right that would be 168 paws a week. Could i make it in maybe a cake pan and cut them? If so what size should i cut them to if i completely fill a 13×9 cake pan? Im not very good at this whole calculating recipes thing but i would much rather do this then put chemicals on my babies or spend 1000s on meds a year
How about making them in a cupcake pan?? That way they are already divided??
Be careful with brewers yeast! It. An cause inflammation in dogs that are allergic to gluten. It caused my dog to develop an autoimmune disorder in her eyes that caused her to start loosing her eye sight. Thankfully it went away when we stopped the brewers yeast.
Brewers yeast does NOT contain gluten. Please research your theory more throughly.
Just wondering if you know of any natural way to be rid of tapeworm thanks
Diatomaceous earth taken internally can help to remove parasites.
I made these tonight (SOOOOOOOOOOOO easy!) & my girl will get to try them in the a.m.
I’m actually writing because I think someone has taken your recipe/website address on pinterest & has a spam account – I reported it to pinterest, but wanted you to know too. It is coming up http://www.healthstartsinthe kitchen.stfi.re. I searched homemade flea prevention (specifically to find your recipe) when I found the fake.
Best wishes in getting it taken care of!
Hey Julie – the link you commented didn’t work, so I can’t see the fake account 🙁
Hi Hayley! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge on natural living and staying healthy. I love readying your blog posts. I know it’s been a couple of months since this original post, so I hope it’s not too late for a question…
I know you’re not a vet, so to ask this question may be a bit presumptuous. Sorry. We live on a farm, our dog is an outdoor dog, and we are discovering that he definitely has something wrong with his skin/coat. Scabby, patchy spots that itch, but they are on mostly his back so he can’t itch them as well. I think I have narrowed this down to two things: either a type of yeast infection or mange. I hate going to our local vet because they are the stereotypical vet that wants to pump him full of antibiotics and steroids, which, I believe will only compound the problem in the long run. I want a healthy dog, not just a band-aid, ya know? If this is mange, I have learned that it is a microscopic bug (parasite) that is attacking his hair follicles from a weakened immune system. In your honest opinion, would these treats help since it could be a parasitic infestation, or would I just be shooting myself in the foot so to speak (waste of money)? I’m just not sure what to do at this point… Thanks in advance!!
I always recommend starting with diet, what are you feeding your dog? By default remove ALL GRAINS immediately and increase fat, while I don’t love that coconut oil isn’t a local/ancestral food for most people/animals it’s generally an inexpensive and effective way to get more fat into the diet, along with an omega 3 supplement. Give that 10-14 days and see how it impacts him… As in just switching to a grain free dog food, several pumps of Omega 3 liquid on top and a few large doses of these flea treatments + extra coconut oil every day.. no rawhides no grain treats.
Thanks so much for your input!! We will try this approach.
Is there any way to add flavoring to these? Peanut butter powder… I don’t know many examples. I’m new to the homemade dog treats but I really want to make these and thought Ruby would love it even more with a tasty addtion.
Hannah – you don’t need to add flavoring to these, the brewers yeast and coconut oil on it’s own is yummy for dogs. Peanut Butter is not a healthy food for dogs.
You could add in a bit of salmon oil, but I don’t know how the treats will set as salmon oil is liquid at room temp.
I recommend adding other supplements to your dog’s diet <3
Sorry…that should read life saving measures!
Thanks for the great flea control recipes! Some of your commenters have asked about the safety of peanut butter for dogs. If you chose to give your dog peanut butter you should know three things. First, always give them natural peanut butter with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Second, always check the ingredients label for an ingredient called Xylitol. Many manufacturers are replacing sugar with this substitute and it is deadly for dogs. Finally, be aware that dogs can have allergic reactions to peanuts and peanut based products the same as humans do. If you give your dog peanut butter and you observe any kind of negative reactions, get your furbaby to a vet immediately for lice saving measures. Hope this helps with the peanut butter queries! Have a blessed day!
Hello,
Can I use Coconut Oil and Bragg’s nutritional yeast instead of brewers yeast? I have a 24lb Beagle, how much can I give him?
Thank you! 🙂
As I mentioned in my post, Brewers Yeast is the key ingredient, not to be confused with other types of yeast. Nutritional Yeast is not the same.
Hi there! Is there a recipe you have tried with pumpkin, salmon oils coconut oil, and brewers yeast? If so would you mind replying with the recipe?
Thank you kindly!
I have one with similar ingredients: Frosty Pumpkin Dog Treats
Would active dry yeast be OK to use? Or does it have to be brewers?
Are you joking?? — hope so since I go into so much detail about the benefits of BREWERS YEAST throughout the post.
I only ask because I currently have the coconut oil and active dry yeast on hand. I have to get brewers yeast next time I go to the store. Thanks for the snooty comment though.
Kristen – you clearly didn’t read the post. I specifically talk about how brewers yeast is different and no other yeasts can be used. Was I snooty? Absolutely. But it’s rude to not read a post then ask obvious questions.
I don’t think Kristen meant to be rude. Like so many who are unfamiliar with brewer’s yeast and who probably have never heard of it before, she asked a question that revealed her lack of knowledge. In her enthusiasm to try your wonderful new solution to fleas, she hurriedly posted a question without first searching out the details. It happens to just about all of us sooner or later–I committed the very same offence myself earlier today. I assure you, we have no intention of being rude or offensive. We are just so anxious to learn as much as we can as quickly as we can, to solve a problem that plagues us as much as fleas do, that in our haste we neglect to slow down and absorb the details.
Maybe I missed it, but can you please tell me what makes the brown on top of the treats? Could you please tell me what it is and how to make it.
Thanks for sharing this amazing recipes.
Sheila – there are 2 ingredients in my flea treats, just read the recipe 🙂 one ingredient is white and one is brown – easy peasy.
Good morning Hayley – thanks for this recipe, we are excited to make it. The recipe posted is simple but I’m clearly missing something. It calls for 1 1/8 c melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup Brewers yeast. Then the instructions say to combine melted coconut oil and brewers yeast together in blender for roughly 10 seconds until smooth. Put mixture into bottle and fill the paw print pans. My question is, does the mixture separate on it’s own into the brown and white sections or do you add additional coconut oil after the mixture has firmed up? Sorry if you have already addressed this question and thanks again for sharing your natural methods of flea protections of the health of our furbabies!
it naturally separates. Blending them together helps to ensure that it’s well mixed when filling the molds.
were is the link to purchase this treat already made? I the one in the post doesnt work
You cannot purchase these treats pre-made. they take less than 5 minutes to make and only 2 ingredients, no matter how busy or how unskilled you are in the kitchen, you can make them yourself!
What are your thoughts on adding diced up peppermint leaves to the mixture. Ticks hate peppermint and maybe it might get into their coat and repel ticks? Any thoughts
Pamela – worth a shot!
I absolutely LOVE the idea on feeding my babies good, wholesome foods, so this really caught my attention.
Though I am concerned about storage. I live in Guam, so it gets decidedly warm all year round. Do I just keep it in the fridge/freezer? And I think it would be a great idea to give thsee out for the boys’ birthday puppy party coming up. I’m just concerned about the temperature.
Yes just keep them in the fridge/freezer 🙂
So how come the ones in the photo’s aren’t the ones in this recipe? What’s in the ones in the photographs???
Karen, The photo is of the EXACT recipe. What about it are you questioning?
Can I add a flavor to the yeast and coconut oil mixture, such as chicken or beef bullion?
Most dogs like the brewers yeast/coconut oil combination. if you dog does not feel free to experiment with flavors your dog prefers. If you choose to use bullion, please throughly review the ingredients. Many inexpensive bullions contain less than healthy ingredients like wheat, corn, soy, sugar and msg.
Not to mention salt
I add bone broth that I’ve made from marrow and cartilige bones. Look the recipe up for dogs., it’s not hard and its an immune booster. A LOT better than the processed stuff you buy. Dogs do not need processed food.
You could also add puree steamed kale, or puree berries or raw goats milk kefir, or goats milk by itself. I make different ones from all this
I have 2 ferrets, a cat and a min Pin. None of them weigh much. My question is do you think this mix would be safe for my ferrets too? I don’t like using the flea meds in them bc they are so small. Thanks!!
Amy – We had a ferret (Pepe) and they are the cutest things! Here’s my opinion, since they are predominately inside only pets the only risk of flea infestation is what is brought into your home. If there aren’t other animals bringing fleas to them, there is no risk and no need to worry. I haven’t researched ferret nutrition but did see that they do thrive on a raw meat diet for optimal health, I would look to that before any other supplementation.
My little one isn’t liking just the coconut oil and brewers yeast can I add other ingredients to change the taste?
You are welcome to use these a base for any flavored treat you’d like.
You mentioned something about gradually giving these treats because of the dog having loose stools…my 8 month old German Shepard has a very finicky stomach and has loose stools often so I’m concerned about that! Is this something that she will need to get used to that will not give her loose stools or should I be more cautious about giving it to her? Also you said it’s safe for puppies…how young of puppies…we have 4 week old Great Pyrenees puppies that are outside and always have fleas and flea eggs that I’m constantly using a flea comb on, would it be safe for that young or not? Thanks
Angela – the “possible” issue is related to dogs who have been fed an unhealthy diet low in fats. Just like when humans, when they are starved for essential health-buliding fats, then they ingest a large amount all at once, they body can be lazy to process them. If you GS has a sensitive stomach, PLEASE address this with her food. I STRONGLY recommend a high quality grain-free kibble if you are not able to feed 100% raw. (that includes treats and food, grains are notoriously inflammatory and unhealthy for dogs)
Coconut Oil contains MCTs – which are the main component in both human breast milk and dog breast milk. These fats are health building and nourishing for mammal babies of all kinds. And brewers yeast is simply a B vitamin supplement, also very healthy There should be no reservation to starting to give them these supplements very early. Just give a small amount. These are flea prevention NOT flea treatments so you still may need to use another method while build a natural healthy body which repels fleas, especially for the puppies, Fleas can quickly kill a puppy 🙁
Thank you so much. I feed my GS Feshpet food so I’m going to check out the ingredients and see about starting “raw” diet!
Hi! I found this recipe tonight and intend to make as soon as the ingredients come in. The fleas are SO bad here in GA this year and my dogs already have them and NOTHING is working. Do you have any recommendations to get rid of the fleas while I get these treats going? Or will these help to get the fleas off them and stay off?
Here’s what I would do, 3 pronged approach
1. to start treat your home carpeting with diatomaceous earth for a natural way to kill any hiding out and wash all dog bedding. And bath pup in peppermint Castile soap.
2. This isn’t a natural cure but if its seriously bad I would grab this flea collar – while it’s not ideal you can remove it so unlike topical solutions that you are stuck once applied this can be used for managing an infestation with nearly perfect results. And then store it in a sealed plastic bag in the freezer incase you need it in the future. Life is about BALANCE not a rigid set of absolutes, let’s get your pup comfortable and take away the fleas ASAP.
3. Use my flea prevention treats to help build a healthy body that naturally repels fleas for the long run so that next summer you’ll be protected before the fleas can take hold.
I hope this helps and I’m always here to answer any questions.
Do you have any idea what size your pan is? I ourchased thru the link but it seems to be larger than the one you’re using. 1 1/2tsp didnt cover the bottom of the oan, and they break removing them
My Link takes you to a 9×5-1/2 inch silicone paw pan has fifteen paw-shaped cavities and each cavity measures 1-1/2×1/2 inch – I just manually measured 1.5 teaspoons into the cavity it was more than 3/4 of the way full.
Im wondering, you didn’t state if this treat was a hard or soft treat. I’m am very intrigued on this, my Corbin has had trouble with fleas since he was a pup. I really struggle with it. The frontline doesn’t seem to be helping, I bath him with the dawn and that helps for awhile but only a little while. Anyways off topic. My older pup doesn’t have any teeth anymore, wondering if this is a softer treat or no. you state to keep in the fridge/freezer do they tend to melt when at room temp?
The treats are essentially the same consistency as coconut oil. Softer when warmer, hard when cold. Coconut Oil melts at 70 degrees so body temperature will soften them in their mouth.
Question: My 13-year-young Golden Retriever has been recently diagnosed with Insulinoma. Is it okay to give him Brewers Yeast? I know that Brewers Yeast affects the blood sugar by stabilizing it so that sounds ideal for my Rocky.
Thank you for all that you do and share for our fur-babies!
Brewers yeast would be awesome for him! I’d also make sure you’re feeding him a raw or grain free diet.
Thank you for the recipe for fleas.
Hi Hayley!
I recently stumbled across your blog via Pinterest. I have a 1-year-old German Shepherd-Husky and he is a little adventurer. Because we are avid hikers and constantly outdoors, I have him on a tick and flea medication (Frontline) and also one that covers heart worms and ticks (Advantage Mutli). I have been concerned that having him double-covered is not good for his health. So when I came across your blog and posts about your dog I was very intrigued. We are highly considering switching him over to an all-natural tick and flea spray along with your treats. However, I’m a bit concerned that he won’t be covered for heart worms. What do you do and or what do you recommend for natural heart worm prevention?
Thanks so much for your help!
Ally – we keep mosquitos away from our dogs with the pet protector disk and essential oils – my true thoughts on Heart Worms are rather complicated – but I’ll try to explain. They are a parasite and parasites are present in all bodies (mine, yours, all animals) the imbalance where parasites over take/infest is in unhealthy animals – so by feeding a naturally healthy diet (raw, raw bones, healthy fats, etc) we are keeping the defenses up against an infestation.
I made my first batch of these today. I’m excited to try them with my dogs. “Dad” is worried about ticks though because now I won’t be treating them with Frontline. Only one of our dogs wears a collar so the item Hercules wears isn’t an option for us. Any other recommendations? Thanks!
I’d recommend using essential oils as a repellant and frequent use of a flea comb (also catches ticks)
which essential oils do you recommend? peppermintor others?
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I can get a big jar of coconut oil at a good price at winco foods. Does it matter to get organic virgin coconut oil or coconut oil for dogs
Can I just use coconut oil
You are welcome to use any coconut oil you would like. I just share what I personally use.
It does matter actually. \\
It is important that you give your dog only Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (EVCO) both are also called unrefined-oil. Cold-pressed VCO is best. Organic and non-GMO coconut oil is even better. Despite what manufacturers and people may say the difference between VCO and EVCO is simply a marketing campaign borrowed from the olive oil manufacturing community – there is no real difference between the two (EVO and EVCO).
Different brands of coconut oil will have different tastes – some faint, very subtle coconut taste to others that will have a much stronger taste of coconut. Remember the one sense we humans have that is stronger than our dog’s senses is taste. Your dog has about 1700 taste buds, while we have about 9000. Don’t worry about the taste – concentrate instead on the quality of the product…that it is VCO or EVCO.
I was just in need of such few information about healthy dog’s recipe. So, you described as like and expert and I love this. I must try to follow these recipe.
Is there a difference in coconut oil for pets and human consumption?
Generally speaking they can both be used in these treats.
So I was wondering how much to put in the molds? It says 1 tsp of coconut oil and a 1/2 tsp of Brewers yeast but when you mix them together how do you know that they are getting that? so should I put 1 1/2 tsp into the molds?
Ashley – exact dosages and measurements are not necessary. These are FOOD not drugs.
Hi! I live in Chile, here the coconut oil is very hard to find and really really expensive, Can I use only brewers yeast until find oil?.
We need to begin the war against fleas now XD, last summer was really bad for our pets
thanks!
Yes you can give just brewers yeast
Wonderful article! Can this be given along with a monthly flea, tick and heartworm prevention?
I don’t give chemical treatments to my dogs so i can’t speak from personal experience, HOWEVER there is no reason why both ingredients would work against them.
Love This Info For My Pooch// I Use Cocoanut Oil often, its a miracle oil! Please
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Our dog is two years old. We started raw feeding when she was nine weeks. She has never had a single flea ever! I spoke with some vets and they think the raw feeding has made her flea free. Perhaps you don’t need these flea prevention treats if your dogs are raw fed?
How often do I give my 25 pound dog these treats ?
I give them daily. Read the full post for dosage details based on weight and treat size.
I loved to read your instructions! Especially the part with the portioned coconut oil! A few days ago I just made those little bricks with a mold for several flat flowers (similar to daisies). And yes, I had to learn that these must be stored in the refridgerator, after some of them began to stick together.
Your idea with the cat goodies is most welcome to me. I started to trickle coconut oil on our cats’ fur, what they accept more or less. But to let them decide on their own, when to deal with this stuff, makes me feel a lot more comfortable. My next purchase now will include yeast 🙂
Hayley,
Must I use the coconut oil for pets as shown in the recipe? I know you stated you trust that brand, but could another be substituted? Thanks
You are welcome to use any high quality brand that you prefer.
Does this also prevent ticks and heart worm ???
Lisa – I you read until the end of the post I specifically talk about ticks & mosquitos “If you are looking for a way to naturally repel Ticks & Mosquitos too – Check out this newer post, Pet Protector; The Best Non-Toxic Way to Prevent Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitos – our Hercules is wearing one every day in addition to taking these flea treats.”
My frenchie LOVES coconut oil. Recently my vet recommended I switch her to a new diet due to allergies (constantly licking and itching) and it’s hard to find treats that’s aren’t outrageously expensive. I tried these and she she LOVES them! They turned out perfect. I ordered one silicone and cut the recipe in 1/2, put in the freezer for about 45 minutes. When I take into account that they also help with fleas and ticks…I can’t go wrong! Thank you for sharing!
I am excited to try these! Do you think that these might help with tear staining? We have a mini aussipoo and she is having issues with eye buggers and tear staining. Looking for natural ways to combat this. Thanks!
I don’t know about the tear staining 🙁 sorry!
Sorry to go off topic a bit here. We have a border collie with very severe flea allergies, a guardian dog and two house cats. Last year for some reason the house became overrun with fleas so bad they were biting us and had infested the animals so bad the biting and scratching made scabs and hot spots all over. It was heartbreaking. We were so desperate we reluctantly tried assorted chemical treatments (ugh!) on the carpets for at least 4 months but nothing even slowed them down. We saw the borax treatment on some sites but had concerns of toxicity. Then came across a site (sorry don’t remember who to credit) that used a mixture of salt and baking soda sprinkled on the carpet and left for a few days vacuumed and repeated again until they’re gone. Inexpensive fix worth a try (nice change from expensive chemicals) and it worked miracles! After 1 treatment we saw a noticeable difference and after 2nd haven’t had a problem. I don’t remember if there were exact amounts but we just gave a good thorough coating of both at the same time. Make sure you empty vacuum outside after vacuuming so any live fleas or eggs don’t reinfest the floors. Happy to say all our pets are feeling better. No more scratching and biting and sores have all healed. Good luck. I feel for anyone going through this. Oh and I love the treat recipe and plan on making some soon. My pets all love coconut oil.
Have you began using the Pet Protector; The Best Non-Toxic Way to Prevent Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitos? If so, have you found that it actually works? I would like to believe it works but my husband is not a believer.
Yes, Peggy. I use 2 pet protector disk on our Hercules and it’s working great for us. I don’t talk about ANYTHING here at HSITK that isn’t 100% authentically a part of my life.
Wal mart is out of this particular brand is there another brand that I can buy? That is the same as this one but maybe a different brand.
Brand of what? Can you please be a little clearer?
The brewers yeast brand, Sorry about that. I have been to a stores and they don’t carry a jar or can of yeast.
What are some names of other brands I can buy that might also be as expensive?
I meant not as expensive.
Sherry – I’ve researched different brands of Brewers Yeast for the highest quality and this is the brand a I use and recommend – I can’t recommend another brand because I have not tried them 🙁 Please keep me updated if you use another brand and how it works for you. (you can click the links in my post to purchase it on AMAZON – we live in a very rural area and most of my shopping for things like this are exclusively done online)
I just went with what you used instead of trying different ones got it online. Going to make them this week. Thanks
Im a little confused with the measurements. My sissy is about 110lb american bulldog. Would i be feeding her 10 – 11 treats a day?
Based on the small sized treat measurements I included – Yes. You can make them any size you want – I had to pick a universal size to make that would appeal to most people. If you have a large dog (like our Hercules is 99 pounds – I recommend making larger treats – there is however, so math involved.)
So glad to find this post and plan on trying them. Beyond that, may I tell you how much I admire your grace in answering the same questions, time after. You’re a lady.
Thanks!
I was just thinking the same thing Hayley. thanks for your advice.
I really like these treats for flea prevention, but I’m a little concerned about the advice you’re giving people. ORIGINAL Dawn dish soap is used worldwide to help rid aquatic animals fur & skin from oil from oil spills. And plenty of vets recommend using it as any easy treatment for fleas. The link you posted was for Ultra Concentrated Dawn, not the original Dawn.
Also, you say that peanut butter is not healthy for dogs. Can you explain why? There are numerous recipes for treats/cookies for dogs that include peanut butter as an ingredient. I’ve given all my dogs straight peanut butter as a treat and our vet has never told us we shouldn’t.
Dori – beacause it’s used and vet recommended is irreverent, I understand dawn has helped save the lives of animals who would have otherwise died due to man’s irresponsibility – that does not mean it is 100% safe. Look at the ingredients in dawn, research each one for yourself and make your own decision. For my Hercules – NEVER EVER.
As for peanuts, giving them to dogs lacks basic logic. Peanuts aren’t something a dog would ever eat naturally – raw peanuts are toxic to humans and dogs alike – so they require processing – think about it. Dogs aren’t going to dig them up, boil/roast them ? They do however eat raw food and vegetables naturally. I don’t even recommend humans eat peanuts do to the difficulty digesting and inflammatory issues.
Generally speaking conventional vets recommend/encourage many things I would never. Like dangerous, excessive vaccines, toxic flea treatments, disgusting and deadly cheaply processed dog foods.
So…2 things. 1) a your beautiful Hercules look like my sweet girl Puck & 2) I made these and my dogs WON’T eat them. Any ideas?
Ugh. I don’t know. Hercules LOVES them… and your Puck Girl is the first I’ve heard that won’t eat them – generally dogs love brewers yeast….. try making a game out of it… or using them as a reward treat for training..
Bahahaha!!! I would so love to come round your house with my flea comb!!!
Come on over! There’s no fleas here.
Hi, I am wondering if this can be used for cats? I have two cats and a dog. Oreo the dog I know will eat this! He is a jack a poo weighing in about 10 lbs
Annette – I speak about giving it to cats in the post.
Thank You! I made this about a month ago for our beagle, Cuda. I give him one in the morning and one in the evening. 2-3 days from the start we noticed he was not scratching. I did the flea check to see if it was working, and NO fleas! It has now been about a month, and his skin and coat are so healthy looking, and still no fleas! I have not seen ticks here, but always fleas. My guess is the squirrels are carriers of the fleas. So, THANK YOU!
Diana – You are very welcome! I’m so glad Cuda is looking good and flea free 🙂
Will give this a try for my dog. Moved recently. No fleas before but they are obviously in this yard. It’s February! Have to treat the yard and kennel her inside from now on. I appreciate how frequently you have responded to all the questions and comments.
For a non toxic yard and kennel treatment, I use products from Wondercide. My yard has been flea free for four years and I live where we never get a hard freeze to kill the fleas off. All natural, cedar based products. http://www.wondercide.com/outdoor-flea-tick-sprays/
I’m very excited to have this additional treat recipe!