As anyone who has a dog — or has been around dogs — knows, they can get fleas and ticks. It’s gross, it’s annoying, and it’s inconvenient. They’ll jump on your furniture, bite you, and even cause your poor dog pain. Dog fleas and dog ticks are both a nuisance for you and your pet; one site I found said that 20 to 50 percent of dogs in any given area are infested with fleas year-round. However, there is some good news: You can remove the fleas and ticks and send them packing! I’ve found that one of the most difficult parts of being a dog owner is managing fleas and ticks. What makes it even more difficult is trying to read blog posts, and articles and watching dog grooming videos all at once. In order to help you find good information, I’ve come up with this easy step-by-step solution on how to remove dog fleas and ticks. Flea removal can be a particularly difficult task. There are different fleas that can infect your dog and the way you get rid of those fleas will depend on which kind is infesting your dog. While there are numerous treatments available for removing fleas, some treatments may be more ideal than others depending on the kind of flea you have and what other illnesses it may have caused.

How To Remove Dog Fleas And Ticks

Introduction

The fact of the matter is that your dog is going to get fleas and ticks at some point. It’s just a fact of life. However, you can’t be complacent about this situation as fleas and ticks can spread disease to you and your canine friend. These parasites are a nightmare for both pet owners and pets. The good news is that there are effective ways to remove dog fleas and ticks. And if you act fast, you’ll be able to minimize the damage done by these blood-sucking insects!

In the following sections, I will show you how easy it is to get rid of pests like fleas and ticks from your home so that both you and Rover will live happily ever after (or at least until he gets his next tick).

Part your dog’s fur with a flea comb.

You can use a flea comb to part your dog’s fur and look for fleas. If you need to find ticks, you can use the same tool. The fine teeth will help separate the hair so that you can get a good view of what’s in there.

The first thing to do is brush out any tangles with a slicker brush or wide-tooth comb — if your dog has long hair, this may take some doing; be patient! Then, use your fingers or another brush to gently lift up small sections of fur at a time and part them with the flea comb (being careful not to pull).

Inspect the skin for fleas and ticks.

• Inspect the skin for fleas and ticks

Fleas and ticks are tiny insects that can live on your dog and cause a lot of trouble. They’re not just annoying, they can also be dangerous if they bite your pet.

To find out whether or not your dog has fleas or ticks, look closely at its body in different places:

• On the skin folds (especially near the armpits)
• Underneath its tail
• In between its paws

Use tweezers to remove the tick.

If you are able to catch the tick in the early stages, simply use tweezers to grasp it as close to the skin as possible and pull it straight out of your pet’s fur. Do not twist or jerk the tick, since this may cause tears in its body. Also avoid using petroleum jelly, alcohol or any other substance on your pet’s coat or skin that may irritate him if he licks himself after being bitten by a tick.

Dip a cotton ball in vinegar.

The next step is to dip a cotton ball in vinegar and apply it to the tick. Cover with a piece of tape, and leave for a few hours. Remove the tape and flush the tick down the toilet.

Use a trap.

If you are dealing with a flea problem and want to remove the fleas from your dog, there is an effective way to do it. A simple solution is to use a trap.

A trap can be purchased in many pet stores or online. These traps are made of plastic and have sticky surfaces that attract fleas and ticks when they crawl on top of them. You can then remove these insects from your home once they fall into the trap!

Generously sprinkle baking soda on your carpet, upholstered furniture, bedding, hard floors and any other surface where your dog spends time.

Sprinkle baking soda over your carpet, upholstered furniture and bedding. Baking soda is a natural flea killer that will not harm pets or humans. You can use it on carpets, hard floors and any other surface where your dog spends time.

Baking soda has two main benefits when removing fleas and ticks: it absorbs odors and acts as an insecticide when sprinkled directly on the carpet or upholstery. It will not stain carpets or furniture, nor damage hardwood floors or upholstered furniture or bedding.

Vacuum thoroughly.

Vacuum thoroughly.

You’re going to want to vacuum every corner of your home and also the areas around your dog’s bed and favorite spots. If you have a bagless vacuum, empty it after each use so that no fleas get sucked up into the canier. If you have a bagged vacuum, empty the canister after each use so that no fleas get sucked into your house and die inside the canister.

Launder pet bedding and linens in hot water.

Launder pet bedding and linens in hot water

• Wash your dog’s bedding and toys weekly, either by hand or in the washing machine. Run a hot cycle to kill any fleas, eggs, or larvae they may contain. Dry on high heat for 30 to 40 minutes before putting away again.
• If you have the time and energy for it, you can also wash your pet’s bedding by hand every week. Launder at least once a month; this will prevent future infestations from occurring as well as keeping pets clean!

Use a flea spray or fogger with IGR (insect growth regulator).

You can use a flea spray or fogger. These products contain an insect growth regulator (IGR), which kills the eggs, larvae and pupae of fleas. Some brands also contain other ingredients that kill ticks, but many do not.

Flea sprays and foggers work by killing all stages of the flea life cycle: eggs and larvae as well as adult fleas.

They’re applied to carpets or upholstery where your dog spends most of his time — usually close to where you sit when you’re at home — so it’s important to make sure that you treat these areas thoroughly. You’ll need to repeat this process every 7-10 days until no more live adult fleas are observed on your pet or in his environment; keep in mind that if there is any evidence of egg or larval stages (such as tiny white grains), you must continue treatment for another 7-10 days after those have disappeared as well because these stages will hatch into biting adults if left untreated

Dog owners should be vigilant about removing fleas and ticks from their canine friends to prevent health complications

Dog owners should be vigilant about removing fleas and ticks from their canine friends to prevent health complications. Not only do fleas and ticks cause itching, scratching, infections and skin problems; they can also cause anemia when the bloodsucking parasites are in high numbers. Additionally, some dogs may develop an allergy to the saliva of these pests that causes persistent itching.

Dog owners should look for signs of infestation such as small oval-shaped bites on their dog’s skin or fur. Fleas leave behind dark spots on the surface of your dog’s fur where they have bitten into it (photo above). Ticks will attach themselves firmly onto your pet’s skin so you’ll need a close inspection before pulling them off with tweezers (photo below).

Conclusion

Using the methods above, you can check your dog for fleas and ticks and get rid of any parasites you find. Just be sure to take your dog to the vet if they have dozens of fleas or if a tick has been attached to them for more than 24 hours.