How Do You Control Fleas In Dogs Using Home Remedies?
There are around two thousand different species of fleas. These are parasitic insets that have 6 legs and no wings. The species that common infest dogs is the Ctenocephalides felis. If your dog is infested with flea, it will be constantly scratching itself and may also suffer from dermatitis. In addition, your dog will start losing its fur and be more susceptible to bacterial infections. Here are some home remedies on how to control fleas in dogs: Take a glass of water and allow it to boil for a few minutes. Then quarter three lemons and put into the water. Keep this water aside for around seven to eight hours. Run it through a sieve and put into a handheld spray bottle. Now spray this lemon water on your dog once a day. This is quite an effective method to control fleas and it is perfect for dogs who have sensitive skins. Another flea repellant that you can make at home requires around four to five drops of cedar wood essential oil, two to three drops of lavender oil and some almond o