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"Dog Parasites (flea, Tick, Worms, Etc.)"
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Dog flea: Prevention and natural remedy for dog fleas
How can I stop dog fleas from attacking my dog? Is there a natural
solution to ward off dog fleas? Are there any ways to prevent dog flea
before it starts to spread and become a serious problem?
Dog fleas have been around since the earliest times, welcoming your
dog during spring and summer seasons. There are number of ways you
can cure your dog of dog fleas. You can either use an insecticide
dip, a dog flea spray, an anti-flea drug, a dog flea collar, or a dog
flea shampoo.
When using any kind of dog flea treatment, you have to check your
dog's skin for any sign of allergic or sensitive reaction. Also, talk
to your vet before starting any kind of dog flea treatment to puppies
and older dogs.
Puppies should never wear dog flea collars nor should they be powdered
until they are at least eight weeks old. In addition, dog flea
treatment for older dogs may be more challenging because certain
changes associated with aging make them bad candidates to certain dog
flea chemicals. Older dogs are also prone to dog flea allergy
dermatitis.
There have been many different methods people have used over the years
to fight off dog fleas. Many people believe that it is possible that
one teaspoon of brewer's yeast may keep dog fleas away when mixed
into the dog's regular meal. And because brewer's yeast is rich in
various B vitamins, it is also beneficial for your dog regardless of
its effect on dog fleas.
You can also ask your vet about dog flea products that can kill a dog
flea right after biting your dog, thereby minimizing the rate of
infestation around your house. It is also important to check your dog
for infestation every day, especially during dog flea season. When
checking your dog for dog fleas, give special attention to his neck,
his belly, his inner thighs, and his legs.
There is one method of getting rid of dog fleas that does not involve
the use of any chemical. To begin with the treatment, wash your dog
in warm water (making sure that it is not hot), scrubbing him down
with soap at the same time. Next, have him sit in the water for about
fifteen minutes.
Make sure that you keep him relaxed and busy, otherwise, it will be
hard for him to stay put. This process should get rid of all the dog
fleas that have thus far been underwater. For your last step, wash
other body parts of your dog that have not been submerged using a
cooled mixture of one teaspoon of dried rosemary boiled in water.
This dog flea treatment is very effective and also gives off a very
pleasant smell to your dog.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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