Flea and tick season is upon us and the adults are already out in full force. Ticks and fleas can be, well, devastating to your pets! This can lead to health concerns for your furry friend as well as expense for you. If you have a pet and live in an area where ticks and fleas are typical, you should be concerned about how to get rid of them immediately. Natural ways to prevent fleas & ticks on dogs will help alleviate some of the stress around this subject as they will not only save your pet but save you some cash at the same time.

Natural Ways To Prevent Fleas And Ticks On Dogs

Fleas

Fleas are small parasites that can feed on your dog’s blood and cause serious health problems. They live their entire life cycle on the host, which means they spend all of their time on your dog’s body.

When a female flea lays eggs in the fur or coat of your dog, these eggs fall off when she moves around. The eggs hatch into larvae within days and begin to eat whatever dead skin cells and debris are left behind in your dog’s fur. After about 10 days as larvae, they turn into pupae which will eventually emerge as adults ready to start feeding from fresh hosts once again.

The adult stage is where the problem begins for you—it will be looking for new hosts (you) for its next meal if it didn’t already find one during its larval stage near other animals or humans who frequent where you live with them (for example: vets).

Permethrin

Permethrin is a natural pesticide that is commonly used for controlling fleas and ticks on dogs. It can be found in some shampoos, sprays, and even flea collars. It should not be used on cats, however, because it can be toxic to them.

Permethrin is an effective treatment for preventing fleas and ticks as long as you follow the directions carefully.

Baby Powder

• Baby Powder

Baby powder is made from talcum powder, a soft, white mineral that naturally absorbs oils and moisture from the skin. When applied to a dog’s coat, baby powder will absorb any excess oils and moisture that might be attracting fleas. This can help keep your dog flea-free by keeping them dryer for longer periods of time.

Diatomaceous earth

Diatomaceous earth is made up of fossilized diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It’s similar to silica and has sharp edges that can cut through flea and tick exoskeletons.

Diatomaceous earth is safe to use on dogs and cats, as well as humans (though it shouldn’t be inhaled). When you’re purchasing it, make sure that you choose food grade diatomaceous earth rather than pool grade; food-grade DE contains a lower concentration of silica.

The powder should be applied directly onto your dog’s coat after bathing or wetting down his fur with water. After applying the powder, brush him until the powder has been evenly distributed across his body. You can also apply this in between baths!

You may want to do this every day if your dog goes outside frequently; otherwise once weekly should be sufficient for most situations.

Sesame oil

If you’re looking for a natural solution to fleas and ticks, you may have heard that sesame oil is an effective method. Sesame oil can be used in two ways: sprayed on your dog’s coat or directly applied to the skin. It works by suffocating the fleas, preventing them from laying eggs and feeding on their host’s blood. This method should only be used if your dog has no open wounds to prevent irritation or infection from occurring. The frequency of application depends on how much fur your pet has—it’s generally recommended that you use it once every six weeks for dogs with short hair; once every three months for dogs with medium-length coats; or once every two months for long-haired dogs.

You’ll want to use a spray bottle or mist this substance onto the affected areas of your pooch’s body (behind the ears, tail base), but be careful not do get any sesame oil in his eyes!

Ticks

Ticks can be a danger to your dog’s health. They are small arachnids that attach themselves to the skin of your dog and feed on its blood. It is important to remove them immediately if you find them on your dog.

If you want natural remedies that can help prevent ticks from attaching themselves to your dog, try using oils like lavender or citronella oil as well as peppermint or tea tree oil with hot water in a spray bottle. You should spray this mixture onto the areas where ticks tend to live: behind their ears, in between their toes, under their tail, around the base of their neck and inside any folds of skin such as those found between their legs.

Cats Claw

Cat’s claw is a South American herb that has been used for centuries to treat arthritis and other conditions. It may also help with fleas, ticks and other parasites that bother your dog.

There are a few different forms of the herb available:

• Cat’s claw powder can be mixed into food or water to help prevent fleas and ticks from taking hold on your pet.
• Cat’s claw tincture (an extract created by soaking herbs in alcohol) can be applied directly to your dog’s skin as needed. This form will have the most immediate effect but should not be given internally since it contains alcohol.
• Cat’s claw tea can be made by boiling cat’s claw bark or roots into water until it reduces by half or so—then strain out any plant material remaining before serving it up!

Neem Oil

Neem Oil – Neem oil is a great natural tick repellent that will also kill them if they do bite your dog. It’s a good idea to use neem oil on both the inside and outside of your dog’s body as well as their bedding, toys, and other places they spend time often.

Neem oil is not good for dogs to ingest so it should only be used on the outside of their bodies.

There are quite a few natural flea and tick remedies that you can use to help protect your dog from becoming infested with them.

There are quite a few natural flea and tick remedies that you can use to help protect your dog from becoming infested with them. Using natural products is better for the environment, as they don’t contain harmful chemicals or toxins like chemical insecticides do.

Natural remedies are also better for your dog’s health, as there are no adverse effects associated with them (unlike most chemical treatments). Lastly, natural remedies tend to be cheaper than many chemical-based treatments available on the market today. So if you’re looking for a flea or tick repellent that won’t break the bank, this may be the right choice for you!

The best part about using these methods is that they’re completely customizable based on what works best with each individual pet’s needs. You’ll find yourself spending less time trying different methods before finding something that works than when using traditional chemical sprays because there aren’t any unexpected side effects produced by using these methods over extended periods of time (such as irritation from residue left behind after application).