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Great Natural Flea Protection Tips

Nov 8th, 2010 by Jemma Reynolds | 0

Is there anything more annoying than fleas? They seem to just come at your pet from everywhere. The little pests are not just bothersome— they can be dangerous to your dog’s health as well. Many serious diseases have been attributed to infection by several kinds of parasites. Do you want to know how to get rid of fleas? Find out more about natural flea protection tips on this great article today.

You can find harmful organisms that are invisible to the eye but potentially dangerous to our pets almost any place outdoors. Obviously, we cannot keep our dog from being outside all the time, nor would we want to. However, you can do the next best thing and ensure that your home is as clean as possible.

Fleas hate essential oils. Spicy and aromatic herbs are excellent flea repellants that you can best employ in your own home. Peppermint, Spearmint, Lemongrass, Lavander and Citrus oils are some of the best candidates for this job. Mix a few drops of your choice of essential oil with a cup of water and put it inside a spray water bottle. Launder and vaccum upholstery and wash the beddings often—then spray them with this mixture to keep fleas away.

You can also do this to the animal himself. Some stores offer flea collars but the thing with this is that the area that repels the fleas is limited mostly to the dog’s neck portion. Fleas can still find a spot elsewhere. Use the aforementioned aromatherapy blends and give your dog’s fur a light misting. Imagine that—a great-smelling home and dog to greet you when you get home.

Now, it’s good to “aromatherapize” your pet, but before even perfuming him, make sure he is clean and groomed. Use a mild, natural product that doesn’t dry dog skin to bathe him. Brush through his hair often, if possible, with a fine tooth comb to filter out the ticks. When you brush his coat, you are not only spot checking for parasites— you are also looking out for tumors, wounds and scabs that need treating.

Perhaps even more important than all these tips is to give your dog a good diet. You may be wondering— what’s the connection of a good diet and getting rid of fleas. Well, first of all, a healthy diet makes for a healthy dog and parasites just don’t want to feed off healthy animals. When you fortify your dog’s immune system, he is better equipped to fight off infections that any possible tick bite will bring. There are also some food substances that make your pet less palatable to fleas. Examples of these would be garlic and food rich in vitamin B. It is not advisable to feed dogs raw garlic so cook them well, or buy odorless garlic tablets and mix it into his food.

Now you know how to get rid of fleas, don’t let it be a bother to you and your happy dog any longer. Use these natural flea protection tips and enjoy a parasite-free pet today!

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