Fleas are a headache and can be dangerous to the health of your dog. Flea remedies would be unnecessary if pet owners would just use some all natural flea control techniques. People are always looking for natural healthy ways to treat fleas. The best and easiest way to deal with fleas is to prevent fleas. The best way to prevent fleas is to use natural flea control methods.

All natural flea control techniques are safe and easy to accomplish. Pet owners often use a citrus repellent. To create this type of repellant for your pet, cut up a lemon and place in a 2 litre pot. Cover the lemon pieces with boiling water and let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. After the lemon pieces have soaked for enough time, transfer the citrusy water into a spray bottle. You now have an all natural flea repellent for your pooch. Spray your dog all over remembering to pay special attention to around his neck and ears, around the base of his tail and under each leg. Be careful of spraying around your dog’s head as citrus spray can sting.

You can also use an aromatherapy repellant for your dog. Use 10 ml. of sweet almond oil as your base and add 10 drops of lavender and 5 drops of cedarwood. Shake the mixture well and spread 1 or 2 drops over the skin. Repeat this treatment as needed or at least twice a week. Admittedly, these ingredients are typical household ingredients but this really does work.

Lastly, an all natural flea collar can be created by rubbing a few drops of citronella, lavender eucalyptus oil, Tea Tree Oil, or geranium essence on to your pet’s ordinary rope webbing or rope or cloth collar. A bandanna would also work. Re-apply the oil at least twice per week.

Another very simple and common sense suggestion is to reduce your dog’s overall exposure to fleas. You can begin by reducing the dog fleas immediately outside of your home. One method to reduce fleas outside is to install a Purple Martin bird house. Purple Martins like to dine on dog fleas, thus controlling the outdoor flea population. A failure to deal with these fleas will result in your pet continually getting infested.

Remember, fleas make your loved pet uncomfortable and they are no picnic for the dog owner. The best cure is an ounce of prevention. The best all natural flea remedy is to use an all natural flea control techniques.