Home remedies for your pet’s flea problem

You’ve done everything you know to do for your pet without subjecting him to the dangerous chemical flea control products. No matter what you try and do the fleas keep coming back. Your frustrated and tired of fighting what you believe is a never-ending battle. Maybe these home flea remedies will ease your stress and leave you with the happy and healthy pet that you had before the fleas took over.

Fetch the Dawn dishwashing liquid from the kitchen, and then scoop your beloved pet into your arms and carry him to the sink or bathtub. Lather your pet good, and then let the Dawn sit for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it off.

Why Dawn? It kills the fleas in a matter of minutes. That’s right; you’ll wipe those fleas out in no time with Dawn! Although Dawn will kill the fleas, those annoying little critters may return later, especially if you don’t treat your home and wash all the linens your furry friend has slept on. Therefore, it’s a good idea to bathe your pet at least once a week or, once every other week to keep the fleas under control. A natural flea collared will also help keep your pet from becoming infested with fleas.

After you bathe your pet with Dawn dishwashing liquid, follow up with a flea comb to remove any dead fleas that were left behind. You can find flea combs at your local pet store. If you want to make a really good flea repellent then you need a pot of boiling water and a lemon cut into wedges. The pot and lemon mixture is left overnight so it has time to cool down. By spraying this all over your pet, especially behind the ears and generally around the head, and at the base of the tail and the armpits, you can rid it of fleas.

Have you ever walked into someone’s home and been blown away by the smell of mothballs? Well, most people use the mothballs to keep moths, mice and other pesky critters at bay, but mothballs are great home flea remedies as well. What’s that? You don’t want your home to have that nasty smell? No problem, just don’t go overboard on the quantity of mothballs that you use.

Another common home flea remedied for pets involves a spray bottle, vinegar and water. Fill the spray bottle with half vinegar and half water. Next, spray the mixture onto your pet, using your hand to rub it in well. Lastly, don’t rinse; let the mixture remain on your pet because it will dry and that’s how it works. You have to let it dry for a more effective treatment.

A final solution to your flea dilemma is as simple as adding garlic to each of your pet’s meals, and once a week add salt. Keep in mind, this home flea remedy will not have an instant effect, but it will help to keep the fleas off your pet. That said, you might consider using one of the home flea remedies that kills instantly, and follow up with this remedy to keep the fleas from returning.