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Getting Rid Of Your Dog's Fleas

By Claire Williams


Fleas can be one of the most dangerous pests in the household and many have testified that it is very hard to get rid of those. These very tiny but rapidly producing pests can attack and harm any family member, most especially your poor dog. Aside from driving your best buddy crazy with the itchiness, it can also bring serious illness, allergies and skin infection. Fleas are common on summer and it could mean that summer can be a bad time for your dog. To keep them protected from these harmful scenarios not only during summer but throughout the year, exterminating or getting rid of fleas is the best thing that a pet parent can do.

Natural Methods for Flea Eradication

There are many natural and holistic methods that you can use to stop a small number of fleas from multiplying. These can be done easily without spending too much and exposing you and your dogs to harmful chemicals. Aside from these, many pet parents have claimed that the natural ways have solved their problem about fleas. One of the most effective methods is by making use of the lavender essential oil. It kills fleas and drives other pests away. Adding a few drops at the back of your dog's neck and another few at the base of the tail is enough to save your dog from fleas and other harmful insect bites.

Pouring your dog's body with a rosemary dip solution also helps to prevent flea infestation. Prepare the water, add two cups of fresh rosemary, bring it to a boil and let it soak for about half an hour. Afterwards, separate the liquid, add it to a gallon of water and it's done. There are many effective ways that pet parents are using to free their beloved dogs from fleas. Some of those are applying of yeast, making lemon sprays and creating an apple cider vinegar solution.

Household Maintenance and Dog Care

Cleaning your dog's place and different parts of your house can eliminate the presence of fleas. These pests along with its eggs may settle on places such as upholstery, carpets, rugs, dog's bedding and especially those that are often not being visited by the vacuum cleaner. Eliminate the cocoons by regularly cutting down the grass and exposing everything to sunlight. Spray your furniture and other stuff with an insect growth regulator to prevent the larvae from turning into adult fleas.

Proper care for dogs can totally repel fleas from touching your dog's skin. Bathe your dog regularly and make use of anti-flea soap and shampoo. You can also apply a flea-killing product after bathing such as flea collar or powder. You can also dislodge those little creatures away with a fine toothed comb which are designed to remove fleas. For severe flea infestation, contact the veterinarian and talk about various treatments that can be used on your flea-plagued dog. Check on your dog everyday or groom him/her routinely so that you can easily be aware of fleas and prevent them from overpopulating.




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