How to Treat Dogs with Fleas

Using Lavender Oil is a winner when it comes to getting rid of your dogs fleas.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 600ml warm water
• 2 drops pure lavender essential oil
• 2 drops pure cedarwood essential oil

1. Swish the essential oils around well to dispense them in the water.

2. Take a dog brush and soak the bristles in the solution. Then brush the dog through.

3. Alternative, soak a piece of disposable cloth in the solution and rub it over the coat.

4. Make sure to avoid the face and delicate sections of the underneath area. Continue until the whole coat is covered.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results, wash your pets bedding regularly, putting a couple of drops of pure lavender oil in the water and use it in an aerosol spray on your carpets and rugs.
• avoid the face and delicate sections of the underneath area
• be careful not to leave any neat oil on their fur
• the difficulty is fleas' breading patterns - rugs, carpets and even beds can provide nests for their eggs. If you are really plagued with this problem, consult a vet.