Homemade Natural Flea Repellent for Dogs

It is that time of the year again when fleas are out and about and on the increase Fleas can cause terrible distress in our dogs, causing itching, irritation or infections. 

There are many natural therapies that can help deter fleas on your pets. This month
​K9 SWiM would like to share a natural flea repellent spray that you can easily make yourself at home with a few simple ingredients. This will help deter fleas and other parasites with the added bonus that your dog will also smell great. The best thing about using natural ingredients is that you won’t have to worry about what chemicals your dog is licking off their coat.

Natural Flea Repellent Spray for Dogs with Wormwood, Rosemary and Lavender 

This is a lovely spray to use on your pet and its bedding to deter fleas and other parasites.

Ingredients:

• 1 litre of water in a solid based saucepan
• 1 large handful of freshly picked wormwood
• 1 large handful of freshly picked lavender 
• 1 large handful of freshly picked rosemary

Add herbs to the saucepan of water and slowly bring to the just on boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
Cool, strain and put into a spray bottle and spray away! Keep refrigerated and this will last you for a couple of weeks.

Alternatively dry some wormwood, rosemary and lavender and when ready mix the 3 herbs together and place in a little cotton bag and place in your pets bedding, it not only adds a lovely scent to their beds but deters all those little nasties!!!

DOWNLOAD Homemade Natural Flea Repellent for Dogs Recipe

Check Your Dog for Fleas and Other Parasites Daily

It is good to check your pet daily for any fleas and parasites Finding ticks and removing them early can save their lives. 
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The best flea control is flea prevention.