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The Best Flea Control For Dogs

Nov 19th, 2010 by Jemma Reynolds | 0

Do you want to know the best flea control for dogs? There are a lot of products being offered in the market right now, but which ones are the most effective ones? Find out some great tips on how to get rid of fleas in this short article today.

There are literally thousands and thousands of fleas that might be littering around in your house as we speak. I know, that’s not a pretty sight to imagine, but it’s one that’s pretty accurate in many households. You may not know it, but there are actually more fleas and eggs on the furniture than on your dog’s body. So one thing you can do to decrease flea population greatly is to keep your home environment as clean as possible.

Wash your dog’s bedding and crate often. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the water rinse. Wash, and then leave to dry thoroughly. This is a natural flea repellant that has proven effective to many pet owners. You can also use tea tree oil and lavender essences to get the same effect. How about mixing a few drops of these in a water bottle spray and mist it over freshly laundered carpets, furniture and upholstery around your home? Your home will be smelling nice and you’re making it a bad environment for fleas to be in.

Citrus is another scent that fleas just hate. Squeeze a whole lemon and steep it in a cup of water and let it stay overnight. The next day, spray this lemon solution over your dog’s fur from the shoulders down. Avoid spraying over his eyes, nose and mouth. Do not neglect the crevices between your dog’s joints, and dab some behind his ears as well.

Garlic gives off a terrible smell to fleas. If you don’t want to spray your dog with garlic (I don’t blame you), you can include it in his diet instead. The smell of garlic will seep through his skin, repelling the fleas. Yeast, apple cider vinegar and food rich in vitamin B are other great alternatives. You can find helpful flea repellant supplements in many online canine stores today.

Remember, fleas do not like a healthy host. Therefore, make it a top priority to give your dog a healthy diet, rich in vitamins and nutrients. Enhance his immune system and ensure that he gets regular exercise. A strong dog will not only repel fleas—he will also be able to effectively drive away other canine sicknesses as well.

Don’t forget to groom your dog often to check for these pesky organisms. Use a fine toothed comb on his coat. Bathe your pet more frequently during hot and humid months because there are more fleas then. Use the aforementioned tips to keep your dog flea-free.

Now you know how to get rid of fleas, a clean and healthy dog is not too far behind. Learn more about flea control for dogs and share this information with your other friends as well. Enjoy!

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