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Flea Repellent
Flea Repellent. Even the cleanest pet owners may face an infestation of fleas. Spotting the fleas early will allow you to treat your pet before the entire house becomes inundated. Once the fleas have been killed, you can create a homemade flea repellent to use on your dog or cat to keep any new fleas from wreaking havoc on your property.
Even the cleanest pet owners may face an infestation of fleas. Spotting the fleas early will allow you to treat your pet before the entire house becomes inundated. Once the fleas have been killed, you can create a homemade flea repellent to use on your dog or cat to keep any new fleas from wreaking havoc on your property.
Citrus Repellent
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, and add six lemon peels. Let the water continue boiling for one hour before removing it from the heat and pureeing it in a blender. Strain the liquid and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray it on your pet to repel fleas. You can also use this spray on your furniture or carpeting where fleas have previously been found. While fleas can be killed by the naturally occurring compounds found in citrus rinds, lemony scents smell fresh and clean to humans. When applying a citrus mixture to your cat, use only a light application as cats groom themselves by licking their fur. After application, watch your pet for any signs of illness.
Repellent for Collars
Flea repellents can also be placed on a dog or cat collar. Mix 1/3 oz. almond oil with 10 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 drops of cedarwood essential oil. Drip four drops over your pet's collar every three days to keep fleas from becoming a problem. Keep any leftover mixture in a small container, such as a baby food jar.
Oral Repellent
According to the website Paw Rescue, you can feed your pet vinegar and yeast to make his skin less attractive to fleas. Pour 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar to your pet's water dish, and mix 1/2 tsp. nutritional brewer's yeast with your pet's food for every 15 pounds of his weight. Repeat daily to keep fleas from wanting to return to torture your pet.
Yard Repellent
Fleas are most likely getting on your pet because she is spending time in your yard. When your pet goes outside, the fleas hitch a ride on her. You can repel fleas from your yard with one of two methods. Either sprinkle table salt or food-grade diatomaceous earth around the yard. Both products are safe to use around pets and children, and work by piercing the exoskeletons of the fleas, causing them to become dehydrated and, eventually, die. However, don't use salt around flower gardens as salt may harm the flora if it gets watered down into the soil.
