When you struggle with fleas, it can be difficult to cure your dog or even just to get rid of them. You may find yourself considering some rather extreme solutions to your problem. This doesn’t have to be the case: there are some amazing natural remedies for fleas that you can use instead. Fleas can be a real pain for you and your pets. They carry diseases, and their bites can cause inflammation and other skin diseases. The good news is that whether you have a dog, cat or rabbit, there are few simple solutions you can use to get rid of those pesky fleas.

Naturally Kill Fleas On Dogs

Introduction

First, a disclaimer: this article is for informational purposes only. If you think your dog has fleas, please contact your local veterinarian.

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Pick the Right Breed

If you’re a dog parent and don’t want to deal with fleas, naturally, it’s best to choose a breed that’s resistant. Some breeds are better at keeping fleas away than others. Breeds with shorter hair are less likely to get fleas because they can’t live in the fur as easily, but long-haired breeds will have more difficulty keeping the parasites off of them. If you’re looking for breeds that are naturally flea-resistant (or want your furry friend to be), we recommend:

• Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Australian Shepherd
• Border Collie

Use All Natural Flea Repellent

• Use All Natural Flea Repellent

There are plenty of all-natural flea repellents that you can use for your dog, including essential oils like lavender, tea tree oil and citronella. These oils work best when combined with other natural ingredients because they contain chemicals that will repel the fleas from your dog’s fur.

• Be Safe When Using Natural Products

Many people are concerned about using chemical-based products on their dogs because they may be harmful to their health. This can be a problem if you have a very sensitive pet who has allergies or some other condition that requires caution when using chemicals on them.

Feed Your Pet Natural Ingredients

Feeding your pet a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals will naturally keep fleas away.

• Feed your dog fresh vegetables, preferably raw. Vegetables contain many nutrients that are great for their skin and coat, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Try adding some leafy greens like spinach or kale to the dog’s food once per week for added benefit!

Clean Your Home Often

You can reduce the risk of fleas by keeping your home clean and tidy. Vacuum floors, furniture and bedding regularly. Wash pet toys, pet beds and blankets on hot cycles in the washing machine. Remove clutter to create fewer hiding places for fleas. Finally, spray any carpets or furniture with an insecticide such as Frontline Plus® or Advantage® II every six months to one year as a preventative measure against future infestations.

Mop and Clean Pet Areas Regularly

• Use a wet mop regularly. Mop frequently, at least once a week, or more if your dog has fleas or you see flea dirt. You can use a store-bought cleaner or an environmentally friendly homemade one like vinegar and water, but if you have pets of your own, it’s best to avoid chemicals altogether.
• Regularly clean up pet hair. That carpeting may look nice now—but what happens when it’s covered in fur? If not vacuumed regularly (and we mean daily), this buildup can attract fleas and other pests that can cause nasty allergic reactions on human skin as well as the animal’s coat itself! So make sure that anything furry gets cleaned up quickly with a sweeper tool after each walk outside—and if possible keep pets off carpeted areas entirely until they’re fully dry from bathing sessions since wet carpets will attract pests even quicker than dry ones do (this also applies for any clothing made out cloth).

Use a Vacuum to Remove Fleas

You can use a vacuum to remove fleas. It’s important to use a vacuum with a HEPA filter and to follow up by cleaning your pet’s bedding.

To use the vacuum:

• Vacuum the area around your pet’s bedding, including under it (the fleas will be crawling there). Then gather all of their blankets and flea-infested clothing together in one place so you can clean them later. If possible, bag the items so that they don’t escape from their confinement as you’re cleaning them out of your house.
• Place these items on a large plastic tarp outside or in an enclosed space like an outdoor garage or shed where there aren’t any other stray animals around for them to bite (or potentially spread disease). You might want some help moving things around if they are not easy for one person alone; otherwise make sure no kids or pets get near while this process is underway because there could be live fleas left behind on those surfaces after vacuuming which would still be dangerous even if dead ones have already been removed!

There are many natural methods to treat fleas on dogs.

There are many natural methods to treat fleas on dogs.

• Treat with natural ingredients: You can use essential oils and other safe substances to treat the problem naturally. The oils that have been found to have repellent abilities include thyme, cinnamon, peppermint, lemon grass and tea tree oil. Some of these oils can be used in a spray or as part of a shampoo. Others can be rubbed into your dog’s fur or eaten by you to repel fleas off yourself (and thus off your pet). Essential oils also act as anti-fungal agents so they may help prevent both ticks and fleas from getting on your dog in the first place.* Give your pet a bath: Bathing your dog regularly helps remove any remaining eggs that might be present on its coat after grooming sessions.* Use natural flea repellent: There are several products that contain all-natural ingredients including cedar oil, lemongrass oil, citronella oil and rosemary extract.* Pick the right breed: Dogs with thick coats or those who spend time outdoors should be checked for ticks regularly because they’re more likely than others to pick up these pests.* Feed your pet natural ingredients: Feeding an animal high quality food will help them stay healthier overall which includes preventing infestations such as ticks and fleas.* Clean your home often: If you live in an area with warm weather then it’s important for everyone who lives there (including pets) not only themselves but also their homes too!

Conclusion

If you have any questions or concerns about the safety of your dog from fleas, then speak to your vet. They can tell you more about what to do in order to keep your pet safe. If it turns out that your dog doesn’t like any of these methods and they are still being bitten by fleas, then there are other ways that you can get rid of them with chemicals as well such as sprays and shampoos made specifically for this purpose. These methods also work on cats too so if your feline friend has a problem with fleas then try some natural remedies before resorting to harsher chemicals!