When your dog gets fleas, you may hesitate to use a harsh pesticide treatment on him. For a more natural solution to your problem, try a mixture of Listerine mouthwash and water. The Listerine gets rid of fleas on the dog, and can also be used to kill fleas on the household spaces where they may have spread.
Listerine kills! It penetrates the shell of the flea leaving it dead in minutes. Use 1 part Listerine to 2 parts water, mix in a spray bottle. Use on furniture, carpets, linoleum floors.
Be sure the active ingredients match those of Listerine blue or yellow. If you put a live tick into this solution, it dies in a couple of seconds. A: Dermatologists advise using tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull steadily (no jerking or twisting) until it lets go.
Yes, as with many other soaps and shampoos, Dawn dish soap will kill fleas on your pet. It works by reducing the surface tension of water, causing fleas to sink and drown. Dish soap also affects fleas by damaging their waxy exoskeletons.
In short: using vinegar solution or white vinegar on your pet's fur or in their drinking water will not kill fleas. There is a chance ACV could repel fleas because they don't like the taste, but it is only a mild detergent and is not the best flea remedy. ACV should not be your first choice for natural flea treatment.
White Vinegar Sprays
Though this mixture will not kill the fleas directly, it repels them, enough for your home to be rid of these pesky pests. One good property of the white vinegar is its ability to evaporate very quickly, so there is no residual smell hovering around your home when you're done with the application.
Fortunately, the very low level of methyl salicylate in Listerine is non-toxic to dogs. However, Listerine Original has an alcohol content of 26.9%, which if applied directly to inflamed or irritated skin, can be painful. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian before medicating your pet.
Allow the Listerine solution to soak in for about five minutes, then rinse the dog completely. Comb through the dog's hair with a fine-toothed flea comb to remove dead insects.
Sprays. Apple cider vinegar's slightly acidic pH level creates an inhospitable environment for fleas. Mix six cups of ACV with four cups of water (use a 6:4 ratio), add a pinch of salt, and spray the mixture on your dog's coat and underbelly, making sure to avoid their eyes and any wounds they may have.
A rag soaked with hydrogen peroxide and held on the area for a few minutes will make the tick uncomfortable causing it to release. This way you can grab it and dispose of it without yanking. If your pet is on preventive medication and has been bitten by a tick and that tick died, removal can be a little more difficult.
Submerging a tick in original Listerine or rubbing alcohol will kill it instantly. However, while applying these substances may kill the tick, it will stay attached to your dog's skin unless you remove it with tweezers.
While Apple Cider Vinegar does not kill fleas, it may repel them because fleas dislike its smell and taste. One of the most simple ways to use this natural flea repellent is to make a solution out of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water.
Get Steamy. Once you have vacuumed your floors and upholstery, consider using a steamer or washing coverings in hot water. The heat will kill any additional fleas that may have been left behind. Other surfaces such as countertops and tables can also be cleaned with hot water.
Soaking the hair in old-fashioned amber Listerine before washing it can often alleviate an itchy scalp. The herbal oils in Listerine discourage skin yeast.
Hot spots are lesions on an animal caused by chewing and/or scratching from insect bites, parasites and/or allergies. These serious irritations often become infected, and Listerine does have antibacterial effects. "It's just that there are better products which will be more effective," says veterinary dermatologist Dr.
A: We always add gold-colored Listerine to our shampooer and it works every time to get rid of pet odors. After the Listerine dries you can't smell it or the urine.
Baking soda does not kill adult fleas and will do nothing to protect your pets. It is excellent at absorbing smells and has been suggested by some online pet sites for use as a flea killer because it “may” dry out flea eggs and larvae. But there is no evidence that using baking soda to kill fleas is effective at all.
Apple cider vinegar
Fleas hate the smell and taste of ACV, which makes it a great choice for natural flea prevention. Mix equal amounts of water with apple cider vinegar and add it to a spray bottle. Spray your pet's undercoat and belly, but make sure to protect their eyes from any wayward droplets!
A 3% hydrogen peroxide solution may just be your answer. Peroxide is a common insecticide used in gardens and other agricultural sites. Not only does it kill fleas due to its toxic nature, but it can also eradicate other pests from your foliage as well.