Essential Oil Treatments to Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks in Dogs
If you have been taking preventive measures and keeping your dog clean and healthy, they would be mostly pest-free. But, if your pet spends time outdoors, they could be prone to the infestation of fleas and ticks. Ticks and fleas especially spread faster in moist and humid conditions. Essential oil treatments as sprays, diffusers, and cleaning shampoos and flea and tick collars are better options than harsh chemicals. These remedies are affordable and can be used safely, as they don’t harm the dog or the environment of your home. Lavender, lemongrass, cedarwood, and citronella oils are known to have powerful insect-repellent properties and these are effective in fighting fleas and ticks. However, undiluted essential oils are highly potent. They have to be used in diluted forms after consultation with the vet. Some good home remedies with essential oils that can treat pest infestation in your dogs: Essential oil spray To make this spray with essential oil, dilute the oil before use. Add ten drops each of lemongrass oil and citronella oil, a cup of apple cider vinegar, a few drops of clove oil or cedarwood oil to a jar or a spray bottle of lemon water. To make lemon water, a slice of lemon can be left overnight in a quart of water.