Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are a nuisance for dogs and cats and can transmit diseases to our four-legged friends: let’s see how to keep them away in a natural way .

Prevent fleas and ticks naturally

To keep fleas and ticks away from the dog’s fur, it may be useful to immerse a piece of cloth in a basin with hot water and vinegar ; then squeeze the cloth and pour two drops of essential cedar oil and two drops of lavender essential oil over it .

Use the fabric to rub the dog’s coat once a day or every other day: in this way, in addition to scenting the fur of your four-legged friend, you will naturally protect it from attack by parasites.

The same essential oils used on dogs can be used to keep fleas away from cats : since cats are notoriously not fond of water, it is preferable for them to distribute the essential oils on a soft brush or on a dry cloth to pass over the fur. of the animal.

Alternatively, you can pour the drops of essential oil on a soft fabric collar: a drop of essential oil of lavender, one of cedar and one of thyme are enough to keep fleas away from the cat for one or two weeks.

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Eliminate fleas from the environment

Fleas are not only found on cat and dog fur but infest the rooms of the house, so it is important to keep them away from the rooms as well, with particular attention to kennels and carpets.

To eliminate fleas from environments it is good to often remove hair from kennels, carpets, sofas and beds but also from furniture and floors, using a vacuum cleaner. The washable surfaces can be cleaned using a mixture of water and vinegar with a few drops of essential oil, or with alcohol and essential oils.

The most effective essential oils to keep fleas away are cedar, lavender and thyme and can be mixed in DIY cleaning products or by pouring two to four drops directly on kennels and carpets.

Keep mosquitoes away from cats and dogs

Mosquitoes also bite our four-legged friends , causing itching and more: mosquitoes are in fact the vehicle of a terrible disease for dogs and cats, heartworm. In addition to protecting our furry ones with adequate prophylaxis against heartworm, it is possible to prevent dogs and cats from being bitten by mosquitoes by using repellent essential oils.

The most effective essential oils against mosquitoes are lavender and lemongrass: we can use them by spreading them in the environment to keep mosquitoes away from the rooms of the house or use them to prepare DIY repellents that are effective for us and also for dogs and cats .

Avoiding mosquito bites is not enough for prevention against heartworm, because no repellent is 100% effective: ask your veterinarian for information.