The best home treatment for dog fleas is a lengthy process. Dog flea infestations are one of the most common issues facing pet owners in the U.S. today. The fleas feed off your pet’s blood and carry up to 100 different diseases that can be transmitted to you and your family members, including your children. They can make your dog feel itchy, uncomfortable and drive them crazy! It is important to know that fleas will not go away overnight, which is why it is crucial to get on the right track with home treatments right away if you suspect flea problems on your dog. Most people don’t like fleas and in particular, most people don’t like a flea infestation at home. There’s a lot of stigma with having dogs, cats and other pets that house fleas. Not to mention what it can do to you if you’re the one that becomes infected. I’d like to tell you about one of the best home treatments for dog fleas which will kill them instantly. Flea treatment is relatively inexpensive, but there are many pitfalls that you can quickly fall into. Let me help!

Best Home Treatment For Dog Fleas

Introduction

It’s an unfortunate fact that most dogs get fleas at some point in their lives. Fleas are one of the peskier parasites out there because they’re hard to spot, hard to get rid of, and reproduce like crazy. Getting rid of dog fleas quickly is key: you don’t want a small problem to turn into an infestation. Here are six steps every pet owner should take when treating their home and yard for fleas:

Get rid of everything that could be infested.

• If you know that your dog has fleas, then the first step to getting rid of them is to remove all items that could be infested. Fleas can live for two years without a host and will lay eggs on almost anything near where your dog sleeps. That includes carpeting, furniture, toys, bedding and clothing—and if you have a cat at home too (or even other dogs), chances are good that the fleas will try to move from one animal to another.
• Start by taking away all rugs or carpets from the room where your pet sleeps. Next take out any furniture in this room as well as any blankets or pillows used by your pet while they sleep there overnight.* If you’re lucky enough not to have had fleas yet but suspect that they might be around soon (because of weather patterns changing) it’s best to get started right now by removing anything else off the floor so there aren’t any places left where they can hide undetected until after their eggs hatch into larvae later on when those larvae begin feeding off blood sources nearby like humans!

Wash everything you can in soapy, hot water.

To ensure that you have eliminated as many fleas as possible, it is important to wash everything your dog comes into contact with. This includes bedding, carpets, rugs and toys. When cleaning these items make sure that you use hot water and a flea shampoo if needed.

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean any areas where there could be eggs or larvae such as the floorboards or cracks between tiles or floors. Be sure not to overlook any area of your home where the pet has been known to spend time relaxing like couches or beds since this is where flea eggs can build up over time due to their environment being warm enough for them to hatch into larvae (which will then grow into adult fleas).

Use a flea comb to get rid of fleas and eggs on your pets.

For fleas and eggs, use a flea comb to get rid of them. The process is simple: gently comb your pet’s fur in the direction of hair growth. The teeth on the combs are designed to remove dead skin cells and minimize scratching by your pet as you brush them. It should take just a few minutes per day to clear most pets’ bodies of these pests.

To check whether the fleas have been removed from your pet, take a look at their skin after using this method; if there are still visible signs that they’re present (e.g., an irritated-looking belly or continued scratching), consider trying again with another combing session later in the same day or tomorrow morning.

Give your pet(s) a flea bath.

• Bathe your pet in a shampoo that is safe for animals.
• Remove as many fleas as possible using a flea comb.
• Spray or dip your pet with an approved insecticide to kill live fleas on your dog or cat.

Use citrus spray around the house to repel the fleas.

• Citrus spray is an effective, natural way to repel fleas. As a bonus, it’s safer than chemical sprays. You can make your own citrus spray by mixing together 1 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water in a mason jar with a lid (don’t use plastic). To use the spray, shake well before spraying on carpets and furniture in your home. This will help keep fleas out of your house!
• Don’t overdo it! If you use too much citrus spray around your house, don’t worry—your pet won’t be affected by it at all because he’s not drinking straight lemon juice from a bottle (that would be gross). But if you’re worried about using too much citrus spray around the house because you want to protect your dog from it as well as any pesky critters looking for a place to hang out…well then just buy him some citronella candles instead!

Seal your home and keep it sealed for several days.

The second step of the treatment is to seal your home and keep it sealed for several days. This will prevent the fleas from escaping and infesting other areas of your home. To do this, you can use plastic sheeting or other materials that will keep out fleas. You should seal all entrances including doors, windows and vents. If there are any holes in the walls or floors that allow air movement, these should be sealed with duct tape as well until further notice from a professional exterminator (more on this later).

Keep pets out of the house during this time period as well because they may bring new fleas into your home when they go outside for bathroom breaks or playtime in the yard, even if those areas have been treated with chemicals already (see below). Children should also stay away from the house while it is being sealed off because their movements could dislodge eggs which are still present after treating plants outside; these eggs would then hatch inside where they’d be harder to get rid of later on down the line!

Keep your yard free of fleas.

• You can spray your yard with a pesticide that kills fleas.
• You can use a flea collar on your dog to keep him from picking up new fleas and spreading them around the house or lawn.
• If you have a large area at risk for infestation, consider using an electric trap (the kind that uses bait and then electrocutes the insects). This will destroy all of the bugs in one go.
• The last option is to apply repellent to yourself, clothes, carpeting, furniture—anything that may come into contact with your pet or other animals who could carry fleas indoors

Breaking the life cycle of the flea is key to treating an infestation.

The life cycle of a flea begins with an adult flea sucking blood from your pet, which it then uses to reproduce. The female adult lays eggs on your pet, and these eggs hatch into larvae. The larvae feed on your dog’s skin and hair, and then pupate in the environment (such as the floor or carpet) until they emerge as adults ready to begin the process again.

To break this cycle, you need to remove all stages of the flea’s life cycle from your home and yard:

Conclusion

Fleas are a nuisance, but getting rid of them does not have to cost you a lot of money. As with any infestation, prevention is the best treatment, so after taking care of an existing problem, be sure to keep your pets and home free from flea eggs and larvae.