Natural Solutions For Ticks And Fleas

There are many people I have spoken to are looking for a more natural way of handling flea problems with their pets. There are natural methods available that we will talk about in this article. Throw away all those environmentally unfriendly choices and use our solutions with confidence for the safety of your pet.

As a parent, we always want to keep our children’s environment healthy and safe. For many years we have heard that the chemicals used for over the counter flea remedies can be harmful. It’s great to finally to be able to share with everyone some of the natural remedies available.

First on our list is something as common as brewers yeast. Mix a little of that with a small amount of garlic in your dogs food to act as a natural repellent. Do not use the garlic for cats because garlic and onions are toxic for cats. Another option is to squeeze lemon or orange juice on your pet’s fur and massage it into their fur for a citrus smelling repellent.

When you give your dog a bath, notice that the fleas will fall off? Using liquid dish soap with a citrus base and a regular brushing will keep the flea problem under control. Fleas do not take hold of the hair shaft so these solutions are relatively easy.

A good way to protect your yard is to use the “beneficial” nematode worm, which is different than the worm that causes heart worms. This worm feeds on the flea larva and will help prevent fleas from infesting your yard. For you home’s interior, vacuum carpets regularly as well as furniture.

Ticks live in wooded areas in tall grass. Ticks are attracted to the warmth from the body. A good way to keep your dog tick free or to minimize the flea infestation is to cover them with an old T-shirt and use socks like leg warmers. I know it sounds funny but it will not only protect your pet to a degree, but definitely get people to notice you and your pet.

Puppies and babies used to be the all American “chick magnet”; but now there’s another ploy for you guys to try. One way we suggest, kooky as it sounds, to deter ticks is to take your old T-Shirt and put it on the dog. And compliment that look with a pair of socks work like leg warmers to protect your dog’s legs.

You can use rose geranium oil on the inside of your dog’s collar and on their fur to repel ticks. It’s a natural repellent for dogs but is not suggested for cats. Cats have severe reactions to all essential oils so steer clear of those for you cats.

Remember that when you remove a tick you must do it properly, by getting the head of the tick from the pet. Summer time is the worst time for ticks and fleas so be proactive in prevention. Treatment of your yard, regular brushing and simple remedies and you should be pest free for summer.

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