{"id":3101,"date":"2017-05-25T05:08:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T05:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=3101"},"modified":"2024-01-08T13:07:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T13:07:22","slug":"natural-ways-to-farewell-fleas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/caring-for-your-pet\/healthcare-wellbeing\/natural-ways-to-farewell-fleas\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural ways to farewell fleas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What’s the best way to avoid a flea infestation? To not have them in the first place! Prevention is always the best option. A clean pet, with clean bedding and in a recently vacuumed house is much less likely to get fleas.<\/p>\n

A good way to prevent fleas is a<\/strong> natural flea collar<\/strong>. Some essential oils have antibacterial properties, which can prevent or even kill fleas. Try popping a few drops of lavender, lemon or cedar essential oil on your dog\u2019s collar. If you don’t want to put it straight on your pet\u2019s collar, a fabric or ribbon tie or a bandana can be a fashionable alternative.<\/strong> Test a little of your mix diluted on your pet\u2019s skin before putting it on their collar. Reapply every week to keep fleas away!<\/p>\n

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Another option is a preventative spray<\/strong>. This is an all over spray for your pet, so more of a last resort for cats! As an added bonus it will keep their coat shiny and glossy. A lemon water spray can be made by boiling water and pouring it over chopped lemon, leave it to infuse and cool for a few hours before putting in a spray bottle.<\/strong> Another option is Alternatively, try a cup of apple cider vinegar mixed with a litre of fresh water. Add some lavender or cedar oil for an extra kick and nice smell. Spray your pet lightly and use a cloth to get around their neck and ears. Spray in favourite sleeping spots around the house for extra protection!<\/p>\n

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Signs your pet has fleas<\/strong><\/p>\n