If you have a pet be it a dog or cat, then the probability you’ve had to deal with the annoyance of ticks and fleas. There are many treatments you can find today in the market but consideration must be taken in which treatment has to be used as every pet is different.
Shampoos for ticks and fleas are making use of harsh chemicals in eliminating these pesky bugs from your pets. Yes it is true that it works effectively but the catch is, it can be harmful to the skin of your pet most especially if yours are vulnerable to skin allergens. The use of natural option is way better in regards to this matter such as adding garlic to the meal of your pet. This works fine and has become a very successful tick and flea treatment whether you believe it or not.
Another natural method to eradicate fleas and ticks on your pet is using pine tar soap. Just buy the soap which can be bought from health food store. After getting hands on one, shave some in a spray bottle and fill it with water. When done, spray it to the coat of your pet and see how it kills flea on sight. Make sure that all fleas are dealt with by spraying some to the bedding as well.
If for example that your dog or cat is dirty, you may want to give them a quick wash using a cleansing shampoo so by that, the hair is thoroughly clean before you utilize any flea treatment product. In addition to that, clean the bedding and perhaps, use flea powder or even spray to be able to get rid of eggs that might be invisible to the eyes and prevent reinfestation of ticks and fleas.
Make it a point that you follow the instructions on the product. Then, simply repeat the process if advised to do so because there might still be eggs in your pet’s hair and this is going to steer clear of reinfestation. When you are using a product to help you with the flea treatment, it is wise that you use it as a long term treatment to protect your pet from fleas and ticks and should correctly follow the instructions. It would not result to the expected results if you fail to do so. If the issue persists on the other hand, that is when you should be consulting your vet.
Minor flea infestation may be handled by making use of natural flea treatment but for a more serious case, you have to bring your pet to the vet.
