Do you see your
pet constantly scratching his fur? Or is your pet always disgruntled and
showing signs of agitation? If so, your dog is indeed infected by either ticks
or fleas.
Dogs commonly experience
flea infestation. It is not only irritating for dogs but will imperil your
dog's health as well. Mild cases of infestation can cause skin problems like
allergy dermatitis, an allergic reaction to flea saliva. While some dogs,
suffer from skin soreness because of incessant scratching and biting.
Furthermore, some dogs that are infected by fleas suffer from severe health
problems such as anemia, tapeworms and other diseases that are toxic due to
flea bites.
Do not extend the
agony of your pet, bring your paw friend to the nearest vet right away.
Treating flea
infestation is exceedingly easy. These days, one can buy anti-flea medications
in the marketplace. On the other hand, treating your pet with synthetic
medications can cause destructive side effects such as dry skin, itchiness,
queasiness and diarrhea and liver damage. To avoid these harmful side effects,
it is better to use natural methods.
Due to the large
number of reported side effects of synthetic medications, home remedies for
fleas are becoming so desirable these days. Pet owners are now looking for
natural ways to get rid of their dog's fleas because of safety issues. Also,
these natural dog medications are not only safe but very effective as well in
getting rid of the infestations. Some of these natural medications are:
Natural essential
oils - One of the most desirable natural flea medications are essential oils.
Some samples of natural essential oils are tea tree oil, peppermint oil,
lavender oil, neem oil, eucalyptus oil, citronella and cedar wood oil. These
essential oils are natural insect repellant and they are very efficient in
treating dog's fleas and ticks as well.
For a more active
treatment, rub the dog's hair with natural oils regularly. Others like it
better to combine these essential oils to dog's shampoo. Some dog owners choose
to spray these essential oils to their dog's collar.
Juices and Spices
- Lemon juice and Aloe Vera juice are very effective in treating fleas and
ticks. Try combining one of these juices to cayenne pepper, a common household
spices. The combination is an effective flea-killing aerosol. Also, 1 cup of
aloe Vera juice mixed with 1 drop of any essential oils is also beneficial in
killing ticks and fleas.
Diatomaceous
earth - The Diatomaceous earth is a popular natural sedimentary rock. It is
also known for its insecticide properties. It is efficient in treating ticks
and fleas without leaving damaging side effects to dogs. Ticks and fleas eat
diatomaceous earth, but little did they know, it will cause them to dehydrate
and in the long run die. Diatomaceous earth can be directly rubbed against the
dog's hair or it can be pulverized and be used as natural flea powder.
Flea comb - This
is very useful in getting rid of dog's fleas. Use it as a regular comb and dip
it into a frothy water to remove the fleas. Some pet owners instead of dipping
the comb into bubbly water, they use juice and spice sprays like those
mentioned before.
Flea infestation
is a very common problem in dogs. Good news, it is treatable and preventable.
In spite of this, be careful when using synthetic medications because they have
ingredients that are damaging to pet. As an alternative, use natural treatments
and home remedies to get rid of fleas safely and effectively.
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