FAQ

Holistic vets often recommend natural flea and tick prevention methods such as essential oil-based repellents, diatomaceous earth, regular grooming, and environmental control through cleanliness and minimizing wildlife exposure.

The best natural flea protection for dogs includes the use of essential oils like cedarwood, peppermint, thyme oil, and eugenol, along with practices such as regular grooming, vacuuming, and using diatomaceous earth or beneficial nematodes in outdoor areas.

The safest and most effective flea treatment depends on your pet's individual needs, but veterinarians often recommend prescription oral or topical products like isoxazolines, used under professional guidance.

Dog owners should avoid using flea treatments containing permethrin or pyrethrins around cats or sensitive breeds, and be cautious with isoxazolines in dogs with neurological issues.

Natural flea preventatives such as citrus oils, cedarwood, geraniol, or diatomaceous earth are generally considered the least toxic options for dogs when used properly.

The safest flea treatment for dogs depends on individual factors like breed, age, health, and environment; consult your veterinarian to choose the best option and always follow label instructions.

A 15-year-old Pug is approximately 76–80 human years old.

The Pug typically has an average lifespan of 12–15 years, with some living longer under ideal care conditions.

The oldest recorded Pug reportedly lived to be 27 years old, although most Pugs live between 12 and 15 years.

A sad pug may appear lethargic, lose interest in interaction, have changes in appetite, or exhibit unusual behaviors such as hiding or whimpering.