If you have a dog as a pet, you probably put in a lot of effort to maintain their health and happiness. However, no matter how much we try, a lot of different pests or illnesses may get to them, particularly fleas.
The major symptom which indicates that your dog has fleas is constant scratching. Even though there are a lot of store-bought preventive measures like flea collars and treatments like flea powders, they are often filled with all kinds of chemicals that may harm the dog and even be dangerous if you have small children who are interacting with the pet.
So, it is good to know that there are easy-to-make natural flea remedies. We will present 5 such treatments in today’s article! Continue reading to learn how to keep your dog flea-free.
5 Natural Flea Removers
- A flea trap
Adult fleas are attracted to warmth and light so it is best to set the trap at night. Combine dish soap and some warm water in shallow containers. Make sure your night lamp is reflected in the water. The fleas jumping towards the light will actually go into the water and drown.
- Use neem oil
Neem oil possesses strong insecticidal characteristics that disrupt the hormones of feeding in the insects. Hence, the oil will kill them by starving them out to death. Apply routinely for best results, i.e. once every two or three weeks.
- Make a flea collar with essential oil
Apply several drops of a safer flea repellent variant like lavender or cedar essential oil to a dog scarf or bandana and place it on the dog as a protection from the fleas. Mix it with some olive oil prior to application. When the oil wears off, repeat the process of application and place the bandana back.
- Use dry shampoo
Dry shampoo is great for both cats and dogs. This will relieve the itching and improve the skin health. Combine a cup of plain oatmeal and ½ a cup of baking soda in the blender. Apply it onto the dog’s coat with the hands or with a brush. Do it outdoors.
- Vinegar
If you want to keep fleas away from your dog, giving them to drink diluted vinegar is highly beneficial. Combine one tsp of vinegar and one quart of water per 40 pounds of the dog’s weight. Add the mixture to their drinking water. Opt for apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
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