When you spot ticks or fleas in your dogs, it is normal to panic. Many people choose chemical treatments since they believe that they are the most effective in quickly getting rid of ticks and fleas. At the same time, others fear a chemical reaction and look for a safer and milder option. Several natural remedies can get rid of ticks and fleas. You can explore these options and choose what is best for you and your dog.

Lemon bath
A lemon bath is a fairly simple way of removing fleas from your dog’s coat. While using concentrated lemon can irritate the skin, you can add two to three cups of water and mix it with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add a few drops of your dog’s shampoo to this lemon solution and lather him until you cover his full body. After a couple of minutes, you can gently wash it off with some lukewarm water and pat him dry to get rid of the fleas.

Apple cider vinegar spray
An apple cider vinegar spray can create an optimum Ph value for your dog and create an environment where fleas can’t sustain themselves. Take five cups of apple cider vinegar, dilute it with five cups of water, and add a dash of sea salt. Mix the solution, pour it into a spray bottle, and spray it on your dog’s coat from an arm’s length. Then work the spray into the coat using your hands and wait for 20 minutes. Then use a flea comb to brush the fleas out. You can repeat this thrice a week until the fleas are gone.

Application of neem oil
Neem is known for its anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. You can take a few drops of neem oil and rub it on your palms and gently apply it on your dog’s coat where the ticks are present. If your dog has sensitive skin, you can mix the neem oil with almond oil and dab it on the affected area. You can even take neem leaves and boil them in water, and once the water cools down, you can bathe your dog with it. Then dry his fur with a clean and fluffy towel.

Mint spray
Mint not only smells refreshing but is also a tick repellent and can get rid of them after some time. To make an infused spray out of mint, squeeze two lemons and mix the juice with 10-12 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in lukewarm water. Take 12-15 mint leaves and soak them fully in the mixture, allowing them to stay for a full night. Then you can strain the mixture, fill in a spray bottle, and spray it on your dog’s coat. You can continue to do this for a month to get rid of existing ticks and prevent new ones from settling.

Crushed bay leaves
Bay leaves commonly used in the culinary space for added flavor can help rid ticks and fleas. You can crush the bay leaves or ground them into a fine form and rub them directly on your dog’s fur twice or thrice a week. It is a strong repellant and can keep them away. In addition, you can place crushed leaves in the corner of your dog’s bedding or feeding area and other nooks and corners of the house.

Use of diatomaceous earth
Apart from rubbing or spraying natural agents on your dog’s fur, you can take them out in the sun or use diatomaceous earth to get rid of fleas. By keeping your yard flea free and dog safe, your dogs can go out and play without catching fleas. You can sprinkle diatomaceous earth in the yard. It is food graded and is a secure and natural product made from fossilized remains of small organisms. So, the silica in this product can absorb insects with exoskeletons like fleas and dry them out.