Remedies for Ticks on Dogs

Removing a fat tick from your dog can be a gross and messy process, but not if you can repel them first. Remedies to repel ticks on dogs run the gamut from over-the-counter medications to apple cider vinegar.

Over the Counter Medications

The leading over-the-counter medication for ticks is Frontline Plus. However, Hartz, Advantage and a variety of other companies also make medications specially designed to kill and repel ticks.

Lavender

Adding lavender to your dog's bed can repel ticks. Lavender is a natural insecticide that is also effective against bacteria.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is another natural remedy for ticks. Apple cider vinegar can be added to your dog's water, or it can be used in the bath. Add three or four cups of apple cider vinegar to your dog's bath for best results.

Brewer's Yeast

Sprinkling a little brewer's yeast on your dog's food may help eliminate your tick problem.You can buy brewer's yeast in bulk at most natural food stores.

Neem Oil

A natural insecticide, neem oil is both antiseptic and antibacterial. In addition to repelling ticks, it also repels fleas and mosquitoes.

Manual Removal

When all else fails, or when your dog only has only one tick, it may be easier to just remove it. Grab a pair of tweezers and gently pull the tick from the head. Make sure you get it all. Leaving the pinchers in the dog can sometimes cause skin irritation.