What Can You Use For Fleas on Puppies?

If you have been struggling to prevent fleas on your dog, there are some easy methods to keep them away. One of the simplest is to make your own flea collar. This can be made from a bandanna, a simple collar, or a combination of both. To keep fleas away, try applying cedar or lavender oil to the collar.

Another natural flea repellent that works well on dogs is lemon juice. Lemon juice kills fleas and repels them, and it is safe to use. You can soak a comb or brush into lemon juice to help kill fleas, and a cloth soaked in the solution will do the same thing.

Adult fleas are tiny, reddish-brown specks on your pet’s fur. They lay between 20 and 40 eggs per day. In a month, 10 female fleas will produce 250,000 different life stages. Newly-emerged fleas can survive for two weeks without a blood meal, and pre-emerging fleas can live up to six months without feeding.

Another effective flea treatment is diluted vinegar. You can mix equal parts vinegar with water, and others suggest using one part vinegar for three parts water. It is best to experiment with different ratios to see what works best. A higher concentration (1:1) will be more effective in repelling fleas, while a lower ratio (1:3) will work for a milder flea control treatment.