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The potential for a flea infestation on your pet, and therefore in your home, is one of the unpleasant parts of pet ownership. Fortunately, it’s not a given that your pet will ever get fleas, and there are many steps you can take to lower the risk.
The fact is, applying too much topical flea product to your pet, or mixing up a dog flea preventive and using it on a cat, can be deadly.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Natural Flea Prevention
It makes sense to try a non-toxic flea deterrent whenever possible. While it doesn’t kill fleas, per se, it may repel them because fleas dislike its smell and taste.One of the simplest ways to use this natural flea repellent is to make a solution out of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water. I recommend using raw, organic apple cider vinegar.
At bath time. You can pour diluted apple cider vinegar over your pet during bath time as a flea-preventive treatment. I use 1 cup of vinegar to 1 gallon of water.
Pour over a freshly bathed dog (avoid his head), massage into his coat and towel dry, do not rinse. You can also simply add about two cups of apple cider vinegar to his bath water.
What Else Works to Keep Fleas Away Naturally?
If you loathe the smell of vinegar, try citrus juice instead. Fleas dislike citrus, so sprinkle some fresh-squeezed lemon, orange or grapefruit juice on your pet’s fur, being careful to avoid her eyes (be aware, however, that lemon juice can lighten dark fur).Fleas are attracted to unhealthy pets, so keeping yours healthy will make him less of a target. Make sure you’re not giving tap water to your pets as well; fluoride and chlorine are chemicals that can negatively affect your pet’s immune health.
Fleas Are More Than Just a Nuisance
A few fleas can quickly multiply into an infestation on your pet and in your home. One female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day, which can fall off your pet around your home. The eggs develop into larvae, which then form cocoons.Fleas, which are related to ants and beetles, feed on blood and their bites can lead to irritation and skin allergies. Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), which is sensitivity (allergy) to flea saliva, is a very common condition in dogs. It's not the bite of the flea that causes most of the itching in dogs with FAD; it's the saliva.
If You Spot Fleas on Your Pet, Don’t Panic
It’s relatively simple to remove a few fleas from your pet, and you don’t need chemicals to do so. Fleas do not hold on to your pet’s fur, so a dip in warm tub of water will cause many of them to fall off into the water.
Who knew that apple cider vinegar could be so effective? This all natural product you have in your kitchen can do wonders for flea prevention! Not to mention, it's all natural!
For more on the benefits of apple cider vinegar, check out Healthy Pets.
