Added/Modified on December 16, 2016
Fleas are a common problem with pets. As a pet owner, it might trouble you to see your pet crawling on the floor. However, a range of home remedies are available that can help your pet get relief from fleas. Below I list down some of the home remedies that can be tried in case your pet is suffering from fleas.
Lemon Solution
To keep fleas away from your home wash the floor with lemon solution. Mix two litres of water with lemon juice and wash the floor. Clean surroundings will keep your pet healthy and vibrant. Try this home remedy and your pet will be hale and hearty.
Salt Water
Wash the living space of your dog with a salt water mixture. Follow this practice for a week and the living area of your pet will be cleared of fleas.
White Vinegar
White vinegar has also been found effective in reducing the incidence of flea infection. In case your pet is suffering from flea infection, add few drops of white vinegar in the bathing solution of your dog.
Your dog will love it and the flea infection will diminish with regular use of this method.
Cedar Chips
Cedar chips can be added to the bedding of the pet. In case your pet spends time outdoors, sprinkle some cedar chips at the places, the dog frequents. This will help keep fleas away and keep your pet in good health.
Gardening Solution
Some herbs have the potential to keep fleas away. One such herb is tansy. The same can be planted in the surroundings of your pet’s home. This will keep your pet hale and hearty and will prevent fleas from infecting its living space.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an effective way of reducing flea infection. You can rub the same on your pet’s collar and the pet will recover soon. You can try using tea tree, lavender and geranium.
Rosemary
The inflammatory properties of rosemary keeps fleas away. You can grind leaves of rosemary. The same can be spread in the living region of the dog.
Essential Oil
Essential oil are a great remedy for fleas. A mixture of lavender, tea tree and rosemary is an effective remedy for flea removal. Mix the same in the bathing water of your pet. Daily bath with a mixture of essential oils will bring much needed relief to your dog and it will rarely suffer from flea infection.
Lemon Spray
Mix some lemon juice in warm water. You will need to keep the mixture overnight and spray the same in the living area of your pet. Regular use of this spray will keep the living area of your pet clean.
Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe vera juice when mixed with essential oil is an effective remedy for flea removal. Mix a drop of essential oil with aloe vera juice and spray the same in the living area of your pet. Regular use of this home remedy will keep fleas away from your pet’s living area.
Soap
Dip the comb in a soap mixture before you comb hair of your dog. Regular combing through this method will keep fleas away.
Follow the above listed home remedies and your dog will rarely suffer from flea infection.
VN:F [1.9.21_1169]
Rating: 3.0/10 (1 vote cast)
VN:F [1.9.21_1169]
Home Remedies For Fleas, 3.0 out of 10 based on 1 rating