Dogs can be the cutest of animals, but owning a dog can be hard work. There are vet visits, accidental (or not) clean-ups, and a myriad of other things that you should do to make sure your dog is healthy and happy. Sometimes they go running around on some grass and the next day they are scratching themselves like crazy. What do you think it is? Is it fleas? If you find a dead flea somewhere on your floor, then most likely your dog has fleas. So what do you do? Go to the vet and get a flea vaccine? Fleas are dangerous (they can even be harmful to humans) and you have to get rid of them ASAP.
If you are into natural remedies and don’t want to subject your dog to a dose of medications and antibiotics, perhaps consider a natural remedy. Let’s take a look at the best way to make a natural flea bath for your dogs at home. We will look at the best way and a couple of runner-ups, too.
Best Natural Flea Bath
Make sure you watch your dog after the natural flea bath to see if your dog is allergic to one of the ingredients.
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If you are searching around the entire city looking for a perfect formula as a natural flea bath for your dog look no further than your home. You may have the ingredients there. All you need to make a homemade flea shampoo are these simple ingredients:
- 1 quart of water
- 1 cup of white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 cup shampoo or soap (either baby shampoo or Dawn dish soap)
For small dogs, it’s best that you use one-fourth of the listed amounts. Mix these ingredients in a spray bottle and give your dog a bath. Spray the shampoo onto your dog and lather carefully and gently for several minutes. The vinegar is useful to eradicate any stench your dog may have and to eradicate the fleas that have buried themselves in your dog. The soap or shampoo will help and complete the flea eradication.
Other Alternatives
There are several ways to get rid of fleas naturally that your dog may have.
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There are also other alternatives besides the baby shampoo and vinegar option. Option 2 is an essential oils option. This is perfect for your dogs because they will feel like they are in heaven after the bath. Just mix in 10 ounces of water, a couple of ounces of aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon of soap (Dawn dish soap is best), and a few drops of the essential oils that you would like — lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, or even peppermint.
Option 3 is also fairly simple. This formula is just like the ones above, but instead of vinegar, you can add a half cup of lemon juice (freshly squeezed, not the ready-made one). Mix in the lemon juice, 2 cups of water, and one-fourth of a cup of baby shampoo or Dawn dish soap.
Considerations
Your dog’s health and happiness is always the priority.
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While you prepare your dog’s natural flea bath, you should always consider a few things. When lathering the shampoo on your dog, make sure you avoid your dog’s eyes and mouth. After you lather, rinse thoroughly and carefully. You can repeat this mixture and bathe every few days if you’d like. Monitor your dog afterward to ensure your dog is not allergic to some of the ingredients that you use. Lastly, if this doesn’t work, there are other ways to get rid of fleas.
Conclusion
And there you have it, that’s the best way to make a natural flea bath for dogs at home. It’s very simple because most likely you already have the ingredients at home. You don’t have to search around for the golden ingredients throughout the entire city you live in. At the end of the day, though, your dog’s health and happiness are the priority. If this bath is going to ensure that the fleas are completely eradicated, then that’s the way to go.
