Having a dog with fleas can be like that friend of yours who’s a magnet for awful and draining people.
What’s more, a lot of flea treatment products lead to various health problems, from skin irritation to seizures and even death, due to the harsh chemicals in their content. As a matter of fact, the second most common reason for dog poisoning is flea treatment products.
Nevertheless, it’s because of these dangers that many pet owners are encouraged to search for more safe and natural solutions for their pet’s problems.
We present you with one such solution that made many holistic veterinarians talk about it.
Instructions for Flea-Be-Gone Powder
Ingredients:
- ½ a cup of neem powder
- 1 cup of The Natural Pet Doctor
- 1/2 a cup of yarrow powder
- 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
Preparation:
Mix the ingredients, and place the mixture in a shaker top container. Make sure the fur of your dog is dry before applying the powder, and do it by brushing it so that the prepared powder touches its skin.
Be careful not to get the powder into their nose or eyes. During the flea season, apply the powder once a month. However, apply it every other day if your dog has an active flea infestation. Do this until you ensure the dog has no traces of fleas.
Furthermore, spread some powder onto the pet’s bed or other areas where it spends most of its time. Allow it to stay for several hours before vacuuming.
How Does Powder Work?
All ingredients of the powder possess flea-repelling qualities that will keep fleas away from your pet.
Neem Powder
People have used this ingredient for centuries to repel ticks, fleas, lice, and other crawly pests. The compound azadirachtin in neem powder disrupts the larvae development, preventing a new generation. Salannin is another compound found in neem powder, which has been proven to be more successful at repelling pests than DEET.
Diatomaceous Earth
This ingredient is made up of fossilized remains of small, aquatic organisms. Silica grains are completely harmless to people and pets, but quite dangerous for insects. When diatomaceous earth touches the fleas, their skin is punctured and they dehydrate.
Yarrow Powder
Yarrow powder has anti-inflammatory properties that prevent a possible infection from flea bites. It also soothes the skin irritation of your dog.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
This essential oil has been confirmed to be as effective in repelling pests as the chemical DEET according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eucalyptus essential oil is an antiseptic that helps insect bites heal faster.
Learn more about natural flea repellents from the IB Pets video below!
Via David Wolfe | David Wolfe | WebMD | Dr.Mercola
