Keeping fleas and ticks off dogs can be very tricky, and expensive! The average flea and tick medicine costs around $50 per treatment, and sometimes you have to try out 2 to 3 different brands before you find one that actually works on your dog. Most flea and tick medicine for dogs also have very bad potential side effects, from diarrhea, to dry skin, and sometimes even infection. Additionally, some of these medications don’t protect your dog from both fleas and ticks. Therefore, there are many pros of trying to keep fleas and ticks off dogs naturally. There are a lot fewer side effects associated with natural repellant, and you will certainly save a lot of money by making this natural flea and tick repellant at home. Below is our list of our top 4 natural ways to keep fleas and ticks off dogs.

Best Natural Way to Keep Fleas and Ticks Off Dogs

Boiled Lemon Water Solution

This is one of our favorite solutions because it is very easy to make and does not require a lot of ingredients. All you need to do is put a pint of water into a boiling put. Then put in 3 sliced lemons into the pot. Boil the water until there is steam. Then take it off the stove and let it sit for around 6 hours (make sure to keep the lid on the pot). Then, transfer the liquid into a spray bottle and apply it thoroughly to your dog’s fur.

Salt and Apple Cider Vinegar Solution

This is the most effective natural way to keep fleas and ticks off dogs. The only downside of this solution is that it can be a little smelly. To make this solution, put 1 part apple cider vinegar and 1 part water into a spray bottle. Then put a tablespoon of salt in. Then, shake the bottle up. After shaking, you can spray this solution on to your dog’s fur.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is another great natural way to keep fleas and ticks off your dog. You also do not need any other ingredient. All you have to do is apply the coconut oil to your dog’s skin. The best part about this method is that on top of protecting your dog from fleas and ticks, it also gives your dog nice shiny fur that has a good scent.

Essential oils

Essential oils are also one of the best natural ways to keep fleas and ticks off dogs. However, you must be careful with this solution because applying too much can harm your dog. You should always dilute an essential oil with a carrier oil before applying it to your dog. We do not recommend applying pure essential oil directly to your dog. Some of the best essential oils for dogs are peppermint, lemon, and lavender.

How to apply natural flea and tick medicine to your dog

For all of these solutions, it is important that you always avoid spraying near your dog’s ears or face. If these solutions get inside your dog’s eyes, it can be very painful. Also, we recommend starting with really small doses. This is a lot safe in case your dog has an allergy to one of these ingredients.