Chambers Natural Tick Repellent 250ml

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When using essential oils (EO), be sure to use therapeutic or food-grade oils, rather than the kinds you just diffuse for scent. The latter aren’t as pure, and may have other harmful chemicals added to them. 9. Cayenne Pepper Waratharn / Pixabay Here are 13 natural repellents that you can try to keep your doggo out of trouble. They’re all non-toxic methods that are known to work—it just depends on what’s most effective for your own pupper. You already spoil your dog with plenty of pets, but keep your senses tuned to anything strange while you pet your dog. The apple cider vinegar and essential oils repel the fleas, and the oils mask some of the bad scents of the apple cider vinegar.

The shampoo is free of harsh chemicals, alcohol, and parabens, making it safe to use on dogs of all ages. The gentle formula of the shampoo is less likely to irritate the skin of dogs with sensitive skin, making it a great choice for pets who suffer from skin allergies. If you want to use this method near your plants, there’s a safer way than using a spray. Grab a coffee filter or blotting papers and soak them in white vinegar. After the paper dries, cut it into thin strips and set the strips around your plants, vegetables, or flowers. You can also dry the paper faster and more equally by laying it flat on a cookie sheet. 11. Ammonia PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay Canines absolutely hate the taste and smell of mustard oil, and it can be used as is to keep your pets away. Spray mustard oil in any preferred dog-free locations and that’s it! 4. Citrus PhotoMIX-Company / Pixabay

Available in 12-ounce, 24-ounce, or gallon-size containers, this shampoo is safe for dogs and puppies of 12 weeks and older—but you’ll want to be careful not to apply near the eyes.

Cutter Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent also has a nice lemony scent many people can get behind thanks to its 30% oil of lemon eucalyptus formulation. The spray repels biting insects for up to six hours and features an environmentally-friendly pump dispenser. The best homemade flea spray for dogs is the one you can use readily at home with zero to minimal cost.Wondercide Natural uses an array of essential oils to guard against pests, and you can spray it directly on your dog or apply it inside your house. I always try to be as prepared as possible before venturing out on any of my adventures, that includes looking out for my kids and pets that come with us as well. It’s perfect for taking with you on camping trips, or for dog owners who spend a lot of time living out of RVs. It does have a fairly pungent odor, but that doesn’t last for long.

What makes Seresto’s collar a cut above is that it starts working pretty much instantly to shoo off any nasty crawlers from head to tail, and not having to consult a vet first is definitely a plus (and it’s actually commonly recommended by vets). While effective at killing fleas, we’re less convinced of its preventative effectiveness. Adams Plus contains an insect growth regulator that the manufacturer claims can prevent flea development for up to 28 days. However, Dr. Melissa Hall, Dutch vet specialist and board certified veterinary dermatologist advised that the shampoo is better used in conjunction with other preventative treatments, telling The Spruce Pets that it’s "good for a current infestation but will not be an effective preventative." The list is a long and alarming one, and any dog owner's knee-jerk reaction will be to throw away anything from repellents to dog shampoo. But is it really that dangerous?Fit: Make sure your pooch’s flea collar isn’t too loose as we mentioned previously or too tight, which can cause skin irritation or pain. Cut up fruits like oranges, lemons, and lime, spreading the pieces and their cut-up peels in your garden or near your vegetable patch. Ammonia’s strong scent repels dogs better than anything else on this list. Soak cotton balls in ammonia and set them around troubled areas. You can also clean your floors using an ammonia solution to keep dogs away from the furniture. Outdoors, you can even use the coffee filter method mentioned above, using ammonia instead of vinegar. Just don’t pour or spray ammonia directly onto your lawn or flowers. I have tried and tested several flea treatments and shampoos for my pup, and while some worked, I wasn't very sure about their safety. This homemade flea spray for dogs is effective at repelling fleas, but the downside is that it really stinks.