Your furry companion needs to be at its optimum health to connect with you on a personal level. While food and nutrition are of prime importance, fleas and ticks cannot be ignored.

Fleas and ticks can decrease the amount of blood in your dog that leads to severe health complications. This often happens when you take your dog outdoors, especially during the warm weather. There are several home remedies to help you get rid of dog fleas and ticks without going overboard.

Herbal flea spray
This is a naturally-made spray using non-toxic ingredients available at home. Mix vinegar with water and lemon juice to make a couple of liters of organic flea spray. Clean your home thoroughly, and ventilate it enough before spraying the fluid around your house. Apply it on the carpet, spray it on the furniture, the pet’s bedding, window sills, and floors.

Apple cider vinegar
This is a 100% natural flea and tick solution that can be arrived at by mixing proportionate quantities of water. You can then spray this solution to the entire body to get rid of fleas and tick safely. Mix apple cider vinegar into your dog’s food that helps give him extra protection from the inside out. However, make sure not to spray on naked wounds since it can sting.

Lemon bath
Lemon is a safe, effective, and natural product to keep your dog smelling fresh with a flea and tick-free coat. You can dilute ½ a cup of fresh lemon juice with two cups of water. Add your pet-friendly shampoo or soap to make a natural solution to get rid of fleas and ticks, and keep your dog’s health in optimal condition.

Diatomaceous earth
This powerful and safe product is the microscopic remains of fossilized algae and diatoms. The fine powder is 100% non-toxic and helps eliminate fleas and ticks in the safest way possible. Sprinkle the powder all over the area where your dog generally sits or walks around. Leave it for a couple of days, and vacuum the area thoroughly. Enjoy a space free from flea and tick for your dog to enjoy.

Dawn dish soap
This is a gentle yet a compelling product that eliminates flea and ticks wholly and safely. It leaves your dog’s coat extremely fresh and healthy, and free from irritating skin conditions. Let your dog have a bath in a tub full of warm water. Apply this product evenly all over the body, and rinse well. Afterward, run a comb to check for any remaining flea and tick and repeat the process regularly.

Baking soda
It’s one of the most effective, safest, and among the most gentle products to get rid of dog flea and tick. Place sufficient amounts of baking soda all along the carpets and furniture in your home, and brush it into the carpet’s fabric. Leave it for a couple of hours and vacuum the area thoroughly, and throw the contents into a trash outside. Repeat this process for a few days to ensure a flea and tick-free environment for your dog.