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How to Treat Ticks and Fleas on Your Dog: Quick, Effective Steps

Ticks, Mites, Lice, and Fleas are common dog parasites. This causes itching, burns,

hair loss, sores, anemia, etc. So, if you see any insect on the dog, you have to make arrangements to kill it.

What to do to protect the dog from the attack of these harmful parasites-

Powder –

Flea Powder is available in the market from different companies to get rid of Flea and Tick.

This is a widely used method. But you have to use the powder with a bit of care so that the dog’s nose does not get into

the mouth. They have used the body and a little more at the base of the neck, throat, abdomen, and tail.

How long and how much to use is written on the product.

Shampoo –

  • Separate shampoo for dogs and cats. Natural shampoo is good; it will not make
  • the fur rough and wear less. However, it is necessary to see if it is an insect repellent shampoo.

After bathing with this shampoo for 2-3 days, Flea and Tick will remove.

Flea Spray –

Flea spray is available to buy insect repellent and is used on dogs.

  • Now different vets have a system to spray. Click here to buy Flea Spray from our Online Shop.

Flea Collar –

  • Dog Flea Collar is available for purchase. However, it is better not to use it as
  • it causes itching and skin diseases in dogs.

Flea Comb –

  • The flea Comb is available for combing dog hair and removing fleas.
  • It is made especially for Flea. Regular scratching with it can keep the dog flea-free.

Natural Methods –

  • Dogs need regular bathing and grooming.
  • Take a thin lemon with a scab. Soak one cup in half-boiled hot water overnight.
  • Please apply to the dog before bathing the next day and wait for it to dry. Use it for several days in a row.
  • The lice eggs are firmly attached to the dog’s fur. So, please take a little mayonnaise and rub it on the dog’s hair.
  • The eggs will become loose. Then should bathe the dog well with a shampoo.

In the case of puppies-

If there is Flea on the dog‘s mother, it also affects the children. And it is harmful to them.

But before the age of 4 months, you should not use any chemical products

like powder, shampoo, etc., on the cat. Ticks, Mites, Lice should be discarded by hand.

They are speedy, so they are not easy to catch.

Applying Vaseline Jelly or Petroleum Jelly on their hands helps in seeing them,

and they should be killed as soon as possible so that they do not run away after being caught.

Dishwashing powder has to add to the water, and they die quickly.

After bathing the baby with lukewarm water, wipe it well and comb it with Flea Comb to reduce Flea.

Things to keep in mind – 

1) Flea, Ticks, Mites, Lice, if more, then take to the vet.

2) You should not give Flea treatment to sick, aching, or broken dogs.

3) They need washed bed at least once a week because Flea’s eggs are more available in the bed.

4) Dogs need regular grooming.

5) You should clean the Dog food bowl regularly.

6) If there is more than one dog in the house, everyone should be given Flea treatment together.


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