NATURAL TICK PROTECTION FOR DOGS – BEST SAFE REMEDIES THAT WORK

Our dogs love to play, run and roll around in the grass, but before we take them outside, we need to protect them from ticks. These parasites are most commonly found in grass, but they can also fall from trees, so protection against them is necessary to avoid complications. Ticks are not dangerous if they are not infected, but we cannot immediately know if they are or not. Therefore, it is recommended to use some form of protection against them as soon as the temperature is above 10 degrees Celsius, especially during spring and summer. An infected tick carries the bacterium Borrelia, which is the causative agent of Lyme disease.

Ready-made products for protection against external parasites that are commonly used include tablets, ampoules (which are rubbed between the dog’s shoulder blades), and spray that is sprayed onto the fur. The effect of these products lasts for 4-6 weeks, making them the most convenient way to protect dogs for many owners, but they can negatively affect the dog’s health.

If you want to protect your pet naturally, keep in mind that you need to apply a homemade product to your dog more often because its effect is shorter than that of ready-made products. Natural protection against ticks is not only healthier, but also cheaper.

LEMON AS A PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS

Insects and parasites do not tolerate the scent of lemon, so the simplest way to protect your dog is to rub it with lemon peel from which you have previously squeezed the juice. In addition to ticks, this scent will also protect the dog from fleas.

Another way to use lemon for protection is to boil two to three halved lemons in a liter of water, leave for a few hours, then strain and pour into a bottle with a spray nozzle. You can also add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to this liquid to ensure that other insects, such as mosquitoes, do not approach the dog.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Apple cider vinegar will repel insects and parasites from your dog, but it needs to be diluted with water in a ratio of two to one, that is, two-thirds water and one-third apple cider vinegar.

For example, mix 200 ml of cold water with 100 ml of apple cider vinegar and use this mixture to apply to your dog. Be careful in the head area so that this liquid does not get into the eyes as it can cause damage. This remedy should not be used frequently to avoid irritation of the dog’s skin, especially in sensitive areas.

Another way to use apple cider vinegar is to add a little vinegar to the bowl of water that the dog drinks from.

ESSENTIAL OILS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TICKS

Lavender essential oil will be an excellent protection against ticks, but also against insects if you add a few drops (no more than 10) to the dog’s bathing shampoo. The lavender scent will protect the dog from ticks for several days after bathing.

Cedarwood, lemongrass, and citronella essential oils are also good for protecting against external parasites and are used in the same way as lavender oil.

Essential oils can also be used in another way: pour up to 15 drops of essential oil into a bottle with a spray nozzle, then add water. Shake well before each use and spray onto the dog.

COCONUT OIL KILLS TICKS

Coconut oil has been shown to be effective in killing ticks. You can mix it with lavender, peppermint, or other essential oils and apply it to your dog’s fur. Alternatively, you can add a small amount of coconut oil to the dog’s food, which will also help repel ticks.

NOTE: It is well known to most people that garlic is an excellent natural remedy in the fight against ticks and insects, but in my opinion, we should not give it to dogs, especially those who are small, because it is difficult to determine the quantity, and it can do more harm than good.

In this text, I listed natural remedies in the fight against ticks that are most commonly used and have shown good results. I would like you to write a comment about which natural remedy best protects your dog.

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