Flea prevention using all natural methods is, for the most part, cheap and easy. Some people use a citrus repellent which is clearly derived from the potent citronella effects on mosquitoes. To create such a repellant for your pet, cut up a lemon and place it in a pot. Cover the lemon pieces with boiling water and let them soak for 10 hours. After they have soaked, transfer the lemony liquid into a spritzer bottle. You now have dog friendly all natural flea repellent. Spray your dog or cat all over remembering to pay special attention to behind the ears, around the base of his tail and under your dogs “armpits”. Be careful of your pet’s eyes when spraying as citrus can sting.

Some dog owners use an aromatherapy repellant. By using 10 ml. of sweet almond oil as your base and adding 5 drops of cedarwood essence and 10 drops of lavender essence . Shake the potion generously and spread a few drops over the skin, especially around your dog’s neck. Repeat this treatment as needed or at least a few times per week. Admittedly, these ingredients can be a bit pricey and hard to find but this repellant really does work.

Lastly, an all natural flea collar can be created by rubbing a few drops of citronella, lavender eucalyptus oil, Tea Tree Oil, or geranium essence onto your pet’s ordinary rope webbing or rope or cloth collar. A bandanna would also work. Re-apply the oil at least twice per week.

Another helpful and common sense suggestion is to reduce your dogs exposure to fleas. You may want to begin by getting rid of dog fleas outside your home. A failure to do so will result in your pets continually getting infested. One way to get rid of them outside is to install a Purple Martin bird house. Purple Martins will eat the dog fleas, thus keeping the outdoors flea free.

Remember, fleas make your treasured pet very uncomfortable and they are no fun for the dog owner either. If you want to prevent dog fleas, then the best offense are the tried and true flea remedies.