How to Remove Fleas From Dogs With Vinegar

You can use common household vinegar to rid your dog of fleas. Because vinegar is so effective, you won't need to use harmful pesticides.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Check your dog carefully for fleas by combing through his hair with a flea comb. If you see any black spots, he has fleas.

2. Bath your dog thoroughly using an all-natural flea shampoo to kill the adult fleas. Follow the shampoos instructions carefully to ensure safe use.

3. Rinse your dog thoroughly until the water runs clear. Any leftover soap will irritate his skin.

4. Spray your pet with a mixture of 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 gallon of water. Don't rinse it off, just let him air dry. Fleas hate the smell of vinegar, so it will be easier to comb out and remove dead fleas. As an added bonus, it will give your dog's coat a healthy sheen.

5. Add 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar to your dog's drinking water to help prevent and kill future fleas.

Tips & Warnings

• Vinegar is also useful for cleaning your pet's ears. It will neutralize fungus and prevent yeast from collecting in their ears.
• Spraying a mixture of vinegar and water to the area where your outdoor pet lives will help to keep flies and other bugs from bothering them.
• A small amount of fresh garlic added to your pet's food will repel fleas because it will make your pet taste unpleasant.