2006-06-28 04:52:13 · 13 answers · asked by nancy p 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you mean to get the fleas off your pet Dawn dishwashing liquid instead of doggie shampoo will work, but fiddo needs to be bathed at least once a week add a tablespoon of hair conditioner to the dishwashing liquid. I have done this for both cats and dogs for years sucessfully.
2006-06-28 05:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by nativemaiden27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The home remedies that I've seen work are more prohibitive than just buying a flea treatment and then a flea collar afterwards. If your pet already has fleas, the best thing for him is a flea dip. I've never seen a home flea dip that worked as well as one from the pet store.
However, to help prevent a flea infestation there are few things you could try:
- feed your pet a bit of garlic at the beginning of the season, the chemicals will coat their skin and fleas can't stand the smell. Yes, your pet's breath will be disgusting, but give him/her a "Greenie" chew or two and it will go away.
- another solution is to slice a lemon into boiling water and then turn the heat off. Let it stand for a day, and then put it into a spray bottle and spray your pet's coat 2-3 times a week. As I said, it's almost easier just to get a flea collar, most pets aren't fond of getting hosed down with water that often!
Hope these tips are helpful.
2006-06-28 05:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by bibliophile_1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother in law told me this one...sprinkle salt on all the rugs, carpets, etc. Leave it for a day or two, then vacuum it all up. (Be sure you get it all, cause salt draws moicture, and can also cut the fibers in the carpet.) The salt kills the fleas by "drying them out" (according to my mother in law) I've tried it, and it worked for me. Can't hurt, and it might help. I used canning salt, that comes in big bags and is coarser, so it was easier to clean up,
2006-06-28 05:03:35 · answer #3 · answered by lori_khoward 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that fleas do not like the smell of eucalyptus leaves, I don't know if you have any around but you could also maybe use eucalyptus oil. I have used the leaves on dog houses and it works very well
2006-06-28 05:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically the best thing is to get a flea bomb
follow instructions
worry about being earth concious some other time fleas multiply so fast and can carry diseases you do not want them to get any more homespace...
plus they lay tons of eaggs and the cycle will never end..
2006-06-28 04:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by Linnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sevin dust available at home stores (Home Depot. Lowes) works great and is harmless for the animals. You put it on the dogs and all around your yard.
2006-06-28 04:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by Robin N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This won't help right away but, plant pennyroyal around the house and you can also use it as a spray on rugs, etc.
2006-06-28 04:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by â? Freya That Madwoman â? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this web link - it's all natural and really works.
http://herbal-remedies-usa.stores.yahoo.net/diead6oz.html
2006-06-28 05:20:17 · answer #8 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To use on your pet? If you have a dog you can use pennyroyal and/or peppermint oil in a shampoo and or rinse also neem will work. DO NOT use on CATS!!!
2006-06-28 05:05:18 · answer #9 · answered by DogLover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live by salt water take him for a swim
2006-06-28 05:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by david o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋