It’s that time of year and as much as I hoped it wouldn’t happen, it did– my dogs got fleas. They are indoor dogs, however they go outside to use the bathroom. It was inevitable. Sure, I could use those harsh chemicals to try and treat my dogs, which don’t always work, but I wanted to find a cheaper, better alternative.
After doing a lot of research online, I came across a couple ideas. These ideas included things you probably already have lying around your house. And guess what….
IT WORKS!
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- Bathe your animals in DISH SOAP. Yep, you heard right. Dish soap kills the fleas on contact!
Haha, ok so not all my animals enjoyed the bath. But, boy aren’t they happy they had one!
NO MORE FLEAS.
You heard me– we checked and didn’t see ONE flea!
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However, we did find this nasty creature that must’ve jumped off just in time to die.
Poor thing.
(I changed the contrast and brightness so you could see the nasty flea better.)
- After you bathe your pets, grab an empty spray bottle (a clean one) and mix 1/2 part Apple Cider Vinegar and 1/2 part warm water.
Once your pets dry, take them outside and spray some of this mixture onto them (avoid their face). It’s supposed to prevent fleas for up to a WEEK.
Definitely worth trying out! The smell may not be pleasant, but can’t be any worse then those nasty bugs, right!?
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