Effective home remedies for pest-free pets

Keeping your dogs safe from fleas and ticks can be an exhausting job. The concern is legitimate and is not something that should be overlooked. The scratching and biting can be exhausting and unhealthy. It is therefore better to stay prepared in case of an unforeseen attack fo these pests. Here we talk about some effective and accessible natural remedies that will give you and your dogs some much needed relief

Natural Oils

Natural or essential oils make it easier and fragrant to make sure that your pets live a pest free life. You can make use of essential oils by diluting them and using them as a spray or a pre bath rinse. Alternatively you can dilute them with carrier oils and massage them on their coat. Whatever you do, make sure to get your vet’s approval before hand.

Garlic

Garlic has some nutritional benefits, it is also antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral agent that can be easily located in the kitchen. Don’t get too concerned about its strong odor you dog would appreciate the addition of flavor. Add a small amount of crushed garlic to their food and watch this natural remedy work its magic.

Vinegar

Another easily accessbile kitchen ingredient that can effectively double up as a flea and tick repellant for dogs is vinegar. You can dilute it with water and use it as a spray. Of if your dog does not mind its taste, add avery small amounts of it to their drinking water. Similarly, you can also make use of the all-rounder apple cider vinegar.

It is okay if you are someone who has you have little faith or time to give the home remedies a try and want a commercial solution. This list includes different types of prescription medications and solutions to get your flea and tick-free dog back

Frontline Plus:

A powerful and equally effective topical solution that can beat ticks and fleas at all stages of their lifecycle. The formula is composed of two major ingredients – fipronil and s-methoprene. This solution offers protection against future infestation for as long as 30 days. You can buy it in doses of 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months. After the application, take care that your dog stays dry for 48 hours.

NexGard

NexGard is a perfectly safe and an FDA approved chewable medication that your dogs with love being treated to and with. The beef flavored pill is pleasing to their tastebuds and you will experience no difficulty administering it every month. It fights 3 types of ticks, the Deer ticks, the Lone Star ticks, and the American dog tick.

Simparica Trio

Simparica Trio is another reliable chewable medication to treat your pets. Composed of moxidectin, pyrantel, and sarolaner, these medications are also effective against roundworms, hookworms, and heartworm disease. The medicine has been approved by the FDA and can be safely administered in pups as young as eight weeks. Tests confirm that the effects of this oral medication can be seen in eight hours.