Fleas

Fleas generally do not like healthy hosts to live on so avoid those animals fed with good foods which gives a healthy immune system.  But there will always be that one dog which gets fleas. 


Fleas are more common in the warmer months of the year, but you can see them winter times.  Especially if your dog lives in the house with you and its warm. 

There are lots of natural remedies you can feed your dog to avoid parasites and also put on the skin.  There are natural oil collars which can help ward off fleas from. your dog. 
Waggle antics sell oil drops to spray on fur before you go out and also oils to spray in fur. 
Shampoo's like Ridasect from Groomers will remove dead fleas from the fur and leaves citronella small on the skin which can be enough for fleas to vacate the building. 

Pet shops sell flea products you can try if you are desperate.  insecticidal shampoo, spray.  Spot ons and flea collars.

But if you have a flea infestation you probably need to talk to your veterinary surgeon who can offer stronger treatments.   Vets do have products I would not use at all as I have seen online the problems caused by them.  But I appreciate we have to do what we have to do!  Just do not do it monthly guys because it can cause serious health problems.  I think the wisest approach is treat when you see a flea.  Because your pet could go years between needing flea treatments. 

I lean towards treating as naturally as possible and if all else fails then yes youll have to treat with something stronger.