How to Use Natural Flea Control for Dogs

Natural flea control for dogs doesn’t have to be that complicated if you know the proper steps. Your goal should be to prevent fleas on your dog without using the harmful flea control chemical sprays and gels. There are many dangerous chemicals in flea control sprays such as cythioate, fentlilon and imidacloprid. These dangerous chemicals are known as “neurotoxins” and can cause your dog some real harm in the long run. If you notice on the directions for the flea sprays, it warns you not to get any spray on your skin. Now if the chemicals in the spray are harmful to you, you can be pretty sure they are going to be harmful to your dog.

The following are great natural flea control for dogs tips.

The initial step to take in flea control for dogs is to visibily examine your dog for a flea infestation. You probably won’t be able to tell just by looking. So get a wet napkin and place it underneath your dog while he is standing on all fours. You want to brush your dog, using a downward motion, which will cause anything to fall onto the wet towel below your dog. Look at the napkin and if you notice tiny black specks that change to a red color when wet, it is a sign of flea poop and usually means your dog has a flea infestation.

The next point to keep in mind is ten percent of the fleas live on your dog and the other ninety percent live in your house! Natural flea control for dogs starts with keeping your house cleaned and vacuumed regularly.

Also keep in mind that feeding your dog a very healthy dog food daily will greatly reduce the chances of it ever getting a flea infestation. Healthy dog food gives your dog a strong immune system that is able to repel fleas on its own. Feeding the dog you love unhealthy dog food weakens the immune system which allows the fleas to prosper. You can discover if your dog is truly eating a healthy diet at the link above.

Finally, a great way to implement natural flea control for dogs is get a bandanna for your dog and spray it weekly with essential oils that act as a natural flea repellent. Lavender, cedar wood, citronella, tea tree, sage and peppermint oils are all great oils for natural flea control for dogs.

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