The most popular anti-flea products can be replaced with natural-based products such as sprays or powders, but also anti-flea shampoos made with the use of plant ingredients. It will also be necessary to scrupulously take care of cleaning the dog's kennel and the places in the house reserved for him, in order to avoid excessive propagation of parasites. If you need to use medicines, strictly follow the instructions given by your veterinarian and keep them out of the reach of children.
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Natural anti-fleas. With the arrival of summer it becomes necessary to protect ours dogs from the attack of parasites like ticks and fleas. It is good to resort to the use of remedies that they reveal themselves as much as possible harmless to the animal, but at the same time effective.
Ai best known flea products can be replaced natural based products as sprays or powders, but also shampoo antipulci made withuse of vegetable ingredients. It will also be necessary to deal scrupulously with the cleaning the dog's kennel and of the places of the house reserved for him, so as to avoid excessive propagation of parasites. If you need to use medicines, strictly follow the instructions given by your veterinarian and keep them out of the reach of children.
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Localized treatments
Your vet will certainly be able to advise you localized treatments against the most harmless fleas for your pet, but certainly effective, to be applied as needed and in very small quantities. It is usually about products in drops which directly affect the life cycle of fleas and whose application quantities are based on the size of the dog. You can inquire about the possibility of apply homeopathic or natural anti-flea remedies and free from any side effects.
Monthly pills
If the localized treatments are not sufficient, the veterinarian will be able to indicate the possibility of give your dog monthly pills for preventive purposes or to control flea attacks. The administration of pills is particularly suitable for owners of dogs with small children, because it will prevent the latter from coming into contact with potentially toxic fleas applied to the dog's coat. It is good to rely on medicines as free of side effects as possible and to resort to them only in case of extreme necessity. A good solution is represented, for example, by garlic tablets although it becomes effective only for interrupting the larvae cycle, but not for adult fleas.
Natural flea shampoo
There are on the market completely natural flea shampoos, based on plant extracts and containing non-toxic substances such as aloe vera or lemongrass, capable of protecting the dog from flea attacks and keeping its furry coat shiny and hydrated. It is usually recommended to apply similar treatments every two weeks.
Natural flea collar
The flea collars commonly on sale are treated with substances that could be able to irritate the dog's skin, causing itching phenomena that would add to those already unfortunately caused by fleas. It's possible make a natural flea collar applying on a lace or a cloth handkerchief, which will later be rolled up on itself, 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Other suitable essential oils are those of mint, cedar and lemongrass.
Natural flea powder
If you use the common flea powders, it will be necessary to take care to apply the product in quantities that are not excessive, taking care to protect the dog's mouth and eyes during the application. It is good to know that there are natural flea powders on the market, odorless and harmless to the animal, which can be applied on its fur or in the kennel, in order to ward off fleas.
Natural flea spray
A similar argument applies to common flea sprays, which must be used with care, especially in the presence of small children. Otherwise, natural flea-based sprays can be used essential oils and that they do not contain dangerous pesticides. They can be previously applied on a cloth to be passed on the dog's coat with delicacy.
House cleaning
To prevent the spread of fleas, which preferably nest in damp and dark places, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the places in the house frequented by the dog, of the doghouse and the car, in case it is usually transported there. For all these places we recommend the use of a vacuum cleaner. Often wash the cushions and blankets used by the dog with water and natural soap and give the same treatment to his toys, which can be rubbed periodically with water and vinegar
Anti-flea spray for rooms
There are flea sprays for environments on the market to be used to get rid of larvae and eggs that may be present in your home or in the kennel. The choice of products of this type must be made carefully, as some of them may prove to be harmful for other small animals in the home, as well as for the dog itself. In case of necessity. Our advice is to turn to the use of spray products based on natural ingredients.
DIY flea trap
A do-it-yourself flea trap can be made by placing a bowl containing soap and water. It is advisable to expose the bowl outdoors, to sunlight. Fleas, attracted by heat and light, will remain trapped. In the case of indoor environments, it is possible to replace sunlight with a lamp to be pointed in the direction of the bowl.
Neem oil and vinegar
THEneem oil it can be purchased in herbal medicine and used to be applied pure in drops on the dog's coat. Neem oil has antiseptic properties and it will ward off fleas due to its unpleasant smell. It is also used for the preparation of beauty treatments or applied to the skin to combat wrinkles. It can therefore also be used for different purposes once its usefulness against fleas is exhausted. Me too'white wine vinegar it is indicated to ward off fleas and can be applied on the dog's coat after being diluted with water and sprayed on a soft cloth.
Marta Albè
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