When used as directed on your dog’s fur and skin, diatomaceous earth acts as a natural flea repellent by absorbing the waxy layer that fleas use to stay attached to their host animal (usually a dog). When they cannot attach themselves to the waxy layer they die off within 24 hours.
In addition to repelling fleas, diatomaceous earth also helps prevent them from laying eggs on your dog’s fur by drying out their reproductive cycle which prevents them from reproducing more than once every two weeks.
Published by Amber L. Drake
Dr. Amber L. Drake is a celebrated author and a distinguished cancer specialist, renowned for her comprehensive research in canine cancer prevention and nutrition. She is widely recognized for her commitment to helping dogs lead long and joyful lives, as well as for her contributions to veterinary medicine education. As the CEO of Canine Companions Co., the Founder of the Drake Dog Cancer Foundation and Academy, and the Co-Founder of Preferable Pups, she has become a respected and influential figure in the canine community, earning the admiration and respect of dog enthusiasts around the globe.
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