HOMEMADE FLEA TREATMENTS
1. Rosemary Flea Dip
Steep two cups of fresh rosemary in boiling water for 30 minutes. Strain the
liquid, discard the leaves and add up to a gallon of warm water depending on
the size of your dog. Wait until it cools but is still warm and pour over your
dog until he’s soaked. Allow your dog to dry naturally. Works especially well
on hot summer days.
2. Lavender Essential Oil
Wash your dog thoroughly and towel dry. Apply a few drops of lavender essential
oil to the base of the tail and another at the neck.
3. Brewer’s Yeast
Add a small Brewer’s yeast tablets to your dog’s food. Much like prescription
meds (but much healthier), this is excreted through Fido’s skin making him less
attractive to fleas. Check with your veterinarian for the proper dosages
depending on weight.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
A spoonful of this stuff added to your dog’s water makes their skin more acidic
and not-at-all tasty to fleas. If apple cider vinegar is not your dog’s cup of
tea, you can dilute it 50/50 with water, pour into a spray bottle and use as a
repellent.
5. Lemon Spray Repellent
Cut a lemon into quarters, cover with boiling water and let it steep overnight.
In the morning, spray all over your dog, especially behind the ears and around
the head generally (be careful of his eyes), around the base of the tail, and
under your dog’s legs