What naturally keeps fleas away?

Citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree, and rosemary will all naturally repel fleas. If your dog doesn’t mind a spray bottle, dilute a few drops of your chosen essential oil into a 300ml-400ml of water and spray directly onto your dog’s coat.

Is there a pill to prevent fleas?

Treat your pet’s flea infestation with Comfortis, the #1 recommended prescription flea-only medication. Comfortis is the FDA-approved chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs and cats for a full month. Comfortis is: Convenient.

How do I keep fleas away without medication?

Preventing Fleas on Your Pets

Limit the amount of time your pet spends outdoors.
Limit contact with wild and stray animals.
Bathe and brush pets regularly.
Check for fleas regularly.
Fleas prefer warmer and more humid months, but if there is an animal to feed on, fleas can survive year-round.

What kills fleas instantly home remedy?

Salt. Much like baking soda, salt is a great natural flea home remedy when accompanied by vacuuming. Salt acts as a dehydration agent, helping to get rid of adult fleas. To treat fleas with this natural remedy take some salt (finely ground works best) and sprinkle it all over your carpets in each room.

What is the safest oral flea treatment for dogs?

Types of Safe Flea Treatments for Dogs

Frontline Plus is an OTC product that uses fipronil and (S)-methoprene to attack fleas and ticks at every life stage.
Trifexis employs spinosad and milbemycin oxime to keep dogs protected from heartworms and intestinal parasites as well as fleas, but it does not work against ticks.

What is the best natural flea and tick prevention for dogs?

Combine 1 quart of water, 1 cup of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup of baby shampoo or liquid dish soap. Use this mixture to bathe your dog once or twice a month. Vinegar kills fleas and ticks on contact and can prevent future infestations.