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2. Amp up shampoo power
Keep the pesky biters away from your furry friend by using 1/2 cup of dog shampoo mixed with 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and two cups of water. Spray your pet with this mixture once a week, Fleabites says.
Keep the pesky biters away from your furry friend by using 1/2 cup of dog shampoo mixed with 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and two cups of water. Spray your pet with this mixture once a week, Fleabites says.
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3. Keep fleas away from your yard with landscaping
The easiest way to get rid of fleas is to not get them in the first place. Deter fleas (and other annoying bugs) by choosing your landscaping wisely. Dogs Naturally Magazine suggests planting lemon balm, sage, catnip, sage, mint, basil, and lemongrass throughout your garden and keeping pots of the same herbs near outside living areas.
The easiest way to get rid of fleas is to not get them in the first place. Deter fleas (and other annoying bugs) by choosing your landscaping wisely. Dogs Naturally Magazine suggests planting lemon balm, sage, catnip, sage, mint, basil, and lemongrass throughout your garden and keeping pots of the same herbs near outside living areas.
4. Make your own flea color
Keep your pup safe while he plays in the backyard by making your own flea collar from a bandana. Mix 3 to 5 drops of lavender oil with 1 to 3 tablespoons of water. Use an eye dropper to apply a few drops of the solution to the bandana and tie it loosely around your pet’s neck, according to Everyday Roots.
Keep your pup safe while he plays in the backyard by making your own flea collar from a bandana. Mix 3 to 5 drops of lavender oil with 1 to 3 tablespoons of water. Use an eye dropper to apply a few drops of the solution to the bandana and tie it loosely around your pet’s neck, according to Everyday Roots.
Keep your pets and kids safe this summer and choose a non-toxic solution for your flea problems! If you thought these tips for naturally getting rid of fleas were helpful, make sure to share them with your friends on Facebook.
RESOURCES HEALTHYCHILD, DOGS NATURALLY MAGAZINE, AND EVERYDAY ROOTS