Fleas are a common problem for dog owners especially during the summer when there are many flea bites on dogs. Flea bites on dogs can also cause skin allergies in some cases which may need treatment by your vet. There are many ways to kill fleas off of your pooch, from removing all of his bedding and combing him with a flea comb before bathing him, to using special shampoos and sprays which will treat him for the fleas and repel them for several weeks after bathing. But be sure to check with your vet before doing almost anything else. The following guide first lists 5 methods of removing fleas on dogs, then lists other methods you can use to keep fleas off of your dog in the future. Anyone who has ever had a dog has had to deal with fleas, it’s just the way it is. I had the same problem myself until I met a local dog groomer and got his advice on how to handle the situation. Due to my recent experience with helping my family get rid of dog fleas, I decided that would be a good topic to blog about for anyone else who might be in the same boat. We bought a puppy, and within a month had fleas. The guy at the pet place said he didn’t have fleas when we bought him, but, obviously he did. If you have a dog with fleas, use this article to prevent more fleas getting on your dog, and to get rid of the ones that are there.

How To Kill Dog Fleas

Comb the Dog

Now that we’ve gotten the dog used to being handled and have applied a flea treatment, it’s time to comb the dog. The key to this step is using a proper flea comb. If a regular brush or other grooming tool is used, you’ll end up pulling out healthy fur as well as dead fleas. This can cause your dog pain and irritation, and possibly even an infection if they scratch their skin after this procedure. Using a properly designed flea comb will help prevent these kinds of issues from happening.[*]Before you start working on your pet’s coat with your new flea comb, be sure that there are no other animals around (like cats). Dogs who are very sensitive may react negatively towards anything that smells like cat urine—even if it isn’t actually cat urine! Also make sure that everyone else in your home has washed their hands recently so there won’t be any residual human smell on them either (which might also set off alarm bells for an already nervous dog).

Once you’ve got everything set up properly, begin brushing through your pup’s fur from head down towards legs (as opposed to starting at the neck). This will encourage the tiny insects’ pathogen-laden bodies into falling onto the ground rather than being carried around by moving fur until they eventually reach another spot where they could potentially start reproducing again.[*]If at any point during this process some larger clumps come out instead of individual strands of hair then congratulations—you’re done! You have effectively killed all existing adult fleas as well as prevented future generations from forming by getting rid of any eggs or larva present on said animal today.[*]However if there are still lots left behind then go back over those areas again before continuing onward; otherwise those pesky critters will just keep multiplying until next month when we revisit these instructions again..

Wash the Dog

• Wash your dog. One of the best ways to kill fleas is to wash your dog with a mild soap, lather up the shampoo and give the dog a good scrubbing. This will get rid of any fleas present on its body and also prevent them from hitching a ride home with you.
• Flea combs are another great tool for getting rid of fleas on dogs. A good flea comb can be found at most pet stores or online, as they’re not huge sellers (and therefore not as common). You simply run over your dog’s fur with it to remove any dead skin and loose hair that may serve as homes for these pesky little parasites. It’ll also help you notice any areas that might need extra attention—like in between the toes or around the ears—so you can focus there first when trying out other methods like bathing and using sprays or powders later down the line if necessary!

Use a Flea Shampoo

If your dog has fleas, use a flea shampoo to kill them. Here are some ways to do this:

• Buy a flea shampoo at a pet store.
• Make your own homemade version by mixing dish soap, vinegar and water in equal parts (you can use any type of dish soap).
• Use human shampoo instead of dog shampoo.

Use a Flea Dust on the Dog

You can use flea dust on a dog to kill fleas. The flea dust will take about twenty-four hours to kill the adult fleas and their eggs, and it may take up to three days for all the dead insects to fall off your pet.

Use a duster or hand vacuum to remove as many live fleas from your dog’s skin as possible before applying the insecticide.

Avoid getting it into your eyes, mouth or nose by wearing rubber gloves when you apply it; if you do get any in these areas wash thoroughly with soap and water immediately after contact with the substance has occurred.

Give Your Dog a Flea Bath

A flea bath is a treatment you can use to kill fleas, but it’s not always necessary. If your dog has a few fleas and you’re seeing them on occasion, simply vacuum the house thoroughly and wash your dog’s bedding in hot water. However, if they have a severe infestation or are scratching frequently, then consider giving your pup a bath with anti-flea shampoo (discussed below).

First off: A word of caution about washing dogs with shampoo! While your pup might love getting clean as much as you do, too much soap will strip their fur of natural oils and leave it dry and frizzy looking—and that’s not what anyone wants! So make sure to use warm water when bathing them (cooler temperatures can cause skin irritation), and only use mild shampoos that are designed for dogs’ delicate skin. The best choice here would be one made specifically for killing fleas on dogs—they’re usually labeled “for killing fleas” or “for killing ticks.” These products typically contain ingredients such as pyrethrins (a type of insecticide) or permethrin (an insect repellent).

Make sure that after rinsing out all traces of shampoo from his coat, pat him dry gently with a towel rather than rubbing hard against his skin; this way you won’t end up pulling out any loose hairs while drying him off!

It’s better to treat your dog than to try to kill fleas around the house.

If you have a dog, it’s important to use flea control products on your pet. Fleas can be a serious health risk to dogs, including carrying tapeworms and other parasites. They can also transmit diseases and cause anemia in dogs that are allergic to them.

It’s better to treat your dog than try to kill fleas around the house; they’ll just come back if left untreated.