Ticks and fleas are an annoyance for us and for you, not to mention they can cause health problems. There are many different powders and sprays out there, but with their chemical-based formulas, they could be harmful to our health or to yours.
Don’t worry – those powders and sprays aren’t your only means of defense against these tiny tyrants. You can fight them off with natural remedies that are safe for everyone and can be effective for us.
Check Out The local Pet Store.
They offer many different products for your dog in regards to flea and tick care that are made from all natural ingredients. They have no chemicals that could be unsafe for us or the family, but they have ingredients that are very effective in getting rid of the pesky pests.
They have powders and sprays with no harmful chemicals. You can find shampoos and special flea brushes to remove them from our dog’s coat. There are some treatments that you can apply directly to our skin that won’t harm us in any way, but will kill the fleas.
Another option is the special-made flea collar that helps repel the fleas but doesn’t have any harsh chemicals that could seep through the dog’s skin so there’s no risk with other pets coming in contact with the collar.
Keep Us and Your Home Clean
Bathe us at least once a week and brush out our fur daily if possible. Vacuum the carpets in your home and keep our bedding as clean as much as possible.
Fleas and ticks thrive in warm, humid areas and they will lay their eggs in these places, so it’s best to vacuum these areas often. You can use products like borax or some dry powdered laundry detergents to sprinkle on the carpets to let sit for a few minutes.
This kills the fleas and their eggs, so you can vacuum them up and be rid of them. Make sure we and any children aren’t around when you do it. They’re not known to be harmful, but it’s always best to be safe.
There are a Lot of Remedies
There are some homemade treatments that many pet owners claim to work very well. It’s advised to consult your veterinarian to make sure these treatments really are safe.
Garlic and brewer’s yeast have been reported as an effective treatment for killing and preventing fleas on dogs. Please use these treatments with caution. It’s also very important that you keep your lawn mowed and keep any foliage within the yard trimmed back, so the fleas have a tougher time getting onto our fur and skin.
If you take all of the preventative measures possible, you can eliminate the need for chemical-based treatments that could be harmful for us. Along with that, use environmentally safe products and we will be much healthier.
Oscar
