It is the time when the flea and tick season disturbs the calm as it is annoying for a dog to deal with these pests. The warm body and soft fur lure these insects, and thus they attack your pets. They start feeding on your pet’s blood and can cause many health and skin problems. Preventative medication is a great way to relieve pets from these pests. As a responsible pet parent, you must regularly consult your veterinarian to know about flea and tick prevention measures, treatments, and other related information.
Fleas prosper in a warm, humid climate and can lay dozens of eggs every day, resulting in a serious problem for your pet. The average flea is so small in size that preventing fleas from infesting your home or your pet is a tedious task. The summer and fall seasons witness a peak in the number of ticks. Ticks can spread multiple diseases with a single bite. Thus it’s important to learn tips and tricks to prevent ticks and fleas from bugging your pet.
Regularly Bathe Your Pet
Shampooing your pet is one of the quickest ways to rid fleas and ticks of their fur. Shampoos with medicinal properties to kill ticks and fleas are readily available at an affordable price. You can also make a homemade shampoo by combining all the desired ingredients like vinegar, lemon extract, baby shampoo, etc. You need to repeat this every two weeks for the best results.
Flea Collars
You can easily make a natural flea collar at home using cotton or nylon. You can add some vodka and essential oils like lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, and cedar oils that help eliminate these pests without any side effects.
Treatment Of The House/Lawn
The dog usually gets these pests while playing outside the home, so the pet’s yard must be unfavorable for pests. You can spray various natural products or other natural ingredients to prevent fleas and ticks from breeding in the yard. It would help if you also didn’t allow the grass to grow too high, as fleas and ticks usually breed in tall grass.
Cedar mulch in your lawns acts like a natural barrier because the fleas hate it. Fleas and ticks develop and breed in dark and moist areas. Removing all the dead shrubs and pruning the plants allow sunlight to light up the backyard. You can also approach the lawn spraying service of your locality that can spray 100% organic products to ensure that the environment is pest-free, without any harmful side effects.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Adding two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to the pet’s water is one of the easiest ways to kill fleas and ticks. Just be sure that your dog is not allergic to vinegar. You may add a few drops of vinegar to your pet’s tongue to check for allergies.
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