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The flea can cause many illnesses including anemia, tapeworms, typhus, and skin infections, according to veterinarians. The National Institutes of Health says that bubonic plague was, and still can be, transmitted by fleas. Rocky Mountain Fever and Lyme Disease are most common illnesses caused by fleas. The last two diseases were thought to be transmitted only by ticks.
Common foods and herbs were used to help keep pets flea- free. Brewer's yeast, sprinkled onto dog's coat like flea powder is today, was used as a deterrent. Unlike flea powders, it wasn't harmful to dog if dog licked brewer's yeast off. Internally, yeast fortified health of dogs skin because it is high in B-vitamins. Keeping skin healthy is necessary for good control of fleas.
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