Fleas are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals, but primarily on mammals. They affect both dogs and cats. Millions of pets are exposed to flea bites which can cause severe discomfort or an allergic reaction. People can also get bitten by these parasites, but this is rare. Fleas lay hundreds of eggs per day and they develop quickly in a very short period of time. In this article, you will learn how to get rid of fleas on dogs and cats naturally and effectively.

Natural Ways To Keep Fleas Off Of Dogs

Flea Comb

The best way to prevent fleas is to comb your dog’s hair every day. The best tool for this job is a fine-toothed flea comb. A regular old human hairbrush doesn’t work well because it has too many teeth, which can scrape the skin of your dog and remove too much fur in one go. If you’re only doing it once a day, you’ll be able to see all the fleas that accumulate between that time period. If you’re doing it twice a day (ideally in the morning and evening), then you should do so in opposite directions each time: first going from left to right, then right to left when brushing out any dead or matted hairs.

To make sure that those pesky pests don’t get on your dog again as soon as they fall off its body (which happens if there aren’t enough brushes), make sure all his bedding gets washed regularly – especially outerwear like sweaters or coats with little pockets perfect for hiding eggs!

Coconut Oil

You can use coconut oil as a natural flea repellent for your dog. Coconut oil is a natural product and it has antibacterial properties which will keep the fleas away from your dog’s skin. It also acts as an excellent moisturizer, improving your pet’s skin and coat.

Coconut oil is safe and non-toxic, making it an ideal option for keeping fleas off of your pets’ fur. If you want to try out this method, simply massage the coconut oil into the fur on your pet’s body starting at the head moving down towards its tail section.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Did you know that apple cider vinegar has been used as a flea repellent for centuries? It’s true! If your dog has a bad case of fleas, or if they seem to be getting them every once in a while, try using some diluted apple cider vinegar on your dog. You can spray it directly on them (make sure to follow the instructions on the bottle), or add it to water and use it as a dip for your pup. This can be helpful if you want something more natural than chemical treatments like Frontline Plus for Dogs.

If you don’t have time for all that mixing, just give your dog some unpasteurized ACV by itself. There are lots of ways to get him to drink it—mixing with his food is one way, but our favorite method is adding it into his drinking water! He won’t even notice the difference (but he will notice how much less scratching he does).

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For a dry shampoo:

• Use a fine-tooth flea comb to remove as much of the dead skin from your dog’s coat as possible.
• If you have more than one dog, wash all of the dry debris that comes off into the sink with hot water and dish soap, then rinse well with warm water (do not use white vinegar). This will remove some of the flea eggs and larvae from your home, making it easier for you to rid your pets of these pests later on.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass is a natural flea repellant and can be used to make your own flea repellant spray. You can purchase lemongrass essential oil from most health food stores or online at sites like Amazon. If you don’t have any lemongrass essential oil, it’s easy enough for the average person to make their own using this recipe:

1 cup distilled water

10 drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil (can substitute with citronella)

2 tablespoons witch hazel (optional)

Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a glass jar until blended well, then shake before each use. Spray on dog whenever they are outside in areas that may have fleas such as near grassy fields or other plants that attract them.

Give Your Dog A Bath

• It’s important to use a shampoo that is made for dogs, not people. The label should say “for dogs.”
• Make sure you rinse your pup well afterward.
• Dry them with a towel.

Now that you have washed off any fleas on the outside, it’s time to get rid of any fleas still hiding in their fur. Use a flea comb (or just run a fine-toothed comb through their coat) and carefully pull out any fleas or eggs you find there. These are easy to spot because they look like dark specks moving around on your dog’s fur!

Lemon Spray

You can make a lemon spray to repel fleas by putting 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of lemon juice into a spray bottle. Shake well, then spray on your dog’s fur. Use this every day or every other day to keep fleas off of your dog.

If you’re having trouble finding lemons, don’t worry! You can also use lime juice instead if that’s easier for you to find in the store. Limes are thought to work even better than lemons when it comes to repelling pests like ticks and fleas because they have fewer pesticides on them than lemons do (although both are still safe).

These home remedies can keep the fleas off your dog and your pup will love them!

These natural remedies can be used in conjunction with any flea treatment, whether you’re using a topical or oral medication. The great thing about these home remedies is that they are nontoxic and have no side effects at all.

These treatments are easy to use, so it’s no wonder your dog will love them!