Okay, let me ask you a few questions. What if I told you that it is possible to get rid of fleas on your dog effectively in an hour or less? That you can stop the itching and bite with a simple home remedy made with common household items? Now, what if I told you that it was doable in 20 minutes tops? You’d be surprised right? Well, it is! So, how do you rid fleas from your dog’s hair, fast? How do you make your dog stop itching and chewing at his paws? Fleas are an annoyance. While they don’t bite humans, they love feeding on your dog! I’ve tried many flea remedies to get rid of these pests in my home — products like Capstar, Bayer Advantage II, and Advantage. At the end of the day, I found out it is best to kill fleas on your dog and in your house using a mixture of non-toxic household items. Yes, fleas can be a nuisance to both humans and pets. In some cases, they are also carriers of diseases and parasites that can cause serious sickness in your pet. This article will provide suggestions on how to get rid of fleas on your dog by using home remedies and store-bought products that are natural and safe for your four-legged friend. Suffering from an infestation of fleas? You certainly are not alone. Depending on where you live, flea infestations can be very common in dogs. Outside it is likely to be a small tick but in the house, the danger is fleas. Fleas only need to be allowed on your dog’s coat once to begin feeding. This will cause a great deal of skin irritation and problems that most pet owners try hard to avoid.
How To Kill Fleas On A Dog Home Remedy
Coconut Oil Flea Control
Coconut oil is a natural insect repellent that can be used to control fleas on your dog. The smell of coconut oil is not pleasant to fleas so they will stay away from it, making it safe for your dog to use. It’s also inexpensive, easy to find, and simple to make at home!
Garlic Flea Control
You can use garlic to kill fleas on your dog. Garlic contains a substance called allicin, which is what gives garlic its odor. Allicin has been shown to have insecticidal properties.
Garlic is both safe and effective for killing fleas on your dog’s skin. It can be used as an ingredient in homemade flea control sprays, or it can be rubbed directly onto the affected areas of your pet’s coat. Even though it has an unpleasant smell, many dogs are not bothered by this treatment because they get used to it over time and become immune to the effects of allicin.
When using garlic to repel pests from pets, make sure that you are not feeding too much at one time because this may cause upset stomachs or digestive problems such as diarrhea if ingested in large quantities by animals with sensitive digestive systems like those found in dogs!
Dish Soap and Water Flea Control
Flea control is easier than you think. Mix up a solution of dish soap and water in equal parts, then spray your dog with it. This will kill the fleas on contact and keep them from coming back for several weeks afterward, depending on how many fleas are still in your home.
After spraying, use a flea comb to remove any remaining fleas from your dog’s fur. The best time to do this is when your pet has just been sprayed with the mixture of dish soap and water—that way you won’t miss any bloodsuckers that are still trying to get away! If you’re worried about washing off all of your hard work at getting rid of those pesky parasites, don’t worry: Since they haven’t had time yet to burrow into their host’s skin (or fur), there should be no lasting damage done by removing them manually before rinsing away any excess liquid.
Once you’ve washed off all traces of soap residue with warm water and dried out Fido thoroughly with paper towels or cloths (wool dryer balls work great!), give him one more application straight up on his skin so that he’ll smell nice while he’s being treated too
Vodka Flea Control
Vodka is an effective flea treatment, as it kills the fleas by dehydrating them. To use vodka to kill fleas on your dog, follow these steps:
- Using a cotton ball, apply some vodka to your dog’s fur. It is better to use undiluted (100%) vodka for this purpose. Let the dog sit for about five minutes with it on its fur. This will give the flea time to absorb the alcohol and die off from dehydration. The dog may not like this or try running away from you during this time; just hold him down gently and keep applying more vodka until he stops struggling so much! You might want someone else there for moral support if yours isn’t very strong already…
- Rinse off any residue left behind after letting it soak into their coat before repeating again as needed—usually once every few months should suffice but check with your vet if unsure how often they recommend doing so since everyone’s pet has different needs based on age/weight/etcetera).
You can make home remedies for fleas that are safe for your dog.
There are several home remedies for fleas that you can make yourself. These include using coconut oil, garlic, dish soap and water or vodka.
This method is best for dogs that weigh less than 45 pounds. You’ll need:
- About 1/8 cup of coconut oil (or other similar vegetable oil)
- A few drops of liquid dish soap (e.g., Dawn) or pure castile soap (e.g., Dr. Bronner’s)
1 Mix the coconut oil with the dish soap in a bowl until well combined and foamy 2 Apply this mixture to your dog’s coat by rubbing it into his skin 3 Massage him thoroughly 4 Leave overnight 5 Wash off in the morning with shampoo
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