Fleas are parasites that settle on the body of our beloved dog especially during spring and summer to feed on his blood. They are very annoying, since a female can also lay up to 40 eggs a day, which only makes the situation much worse.
Fortunately, we can take care of the furry one by putting these home remedies for dog fleas.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a powerful insecticide that can be used on both puppies and adult dogs. The most recommended is apple cider vinegar, but white wine also works. You simply have to give it a good bath with its usual shampoo, and then spread a cup of vinegar over the wet and drained hair of the animal. Later, let it act for 5 minutes and rinse with water.
Lemon
Lemon can help us a lot to eliminate fleas from our dog. We just have to cut one into slices and put it to boil in a liter of water. Then, you have to let it rest overnight and use the next day.. We moisten a cloth with this mixture and we wipe it over the hairy body once or twice a week.
Fine-toothed metal comb
It is a specially designed comb so that, with a simple gesture, we can eliminate fleas and their eggs from the dog. And the most interesting thing is that you only have to pass it twice a day. Amazing, right? If you are interested, do not hesitate to ask at your nearest pet store.
If none of this works, it is best to opt for chemical remedies, that is, the usual antiparasitics. Collars, sprays, pipettes, or even pills in the most serious cases, can be of great help to eliminate fleas and other parasites, such as ticks or mites. Ask your vet which one is the most suitable for your case.