How to Wash a Dog with Fleas Naturally

Getting rid of fleas is certainly a difficult task. Fleas are nasty little creatures that not only spread disease but can also live in your home, in your dog's bedding, and in your carpet and furniture. Washing your dog with the purpose of getting rid of fleas can also be difficult and potentially scary since most flea shampoos are filled with chemicals meant specifically to kill the fleas. If you'd like to get rid of your dog’s fleas, but in a more natural way, you can wash him with natural products that will help rid your dog's fur and skin of these nasty critters. Be sure after you have washed your dog with a natural based solution to rid fleas that you also do the same with his bedding and toys and various places within your home such as your carpet to rid those areas of fleas as well.

If your dog is nervous at all, he might be nervous about taking regular baths. He might be even more nervous about this more intense bathing. Your dog may also be a bit apprehensive about bathing if he has battled fleas long enough that his skin is affected. Dry, itchy skin can be disturbed and painful when washed with soap and water. To ease any of this tension, be gentle with your dog and be sure you are talking with him with a loving tone, so he understands this is good for him.

• If you are battling fleas on your dog, be sure to wash all of his bedding, toys, and potentially even any rooms with carpet or furniture your dog may visit frequently.
• If you live in an area where fleas are common, talk to your veterinarian about flea and tick control for your dog. These treatments are effective in keeping these dangerous critters out of your home and off your pet.
• Fleas tend to lay several eggs. So more than one treatment may be necessary for your dog, as well as for his bedding, to completely get rid of fleas.
• Natural flea remedies may require several treatments, so be prepared to bathe your dog with this treatment more than once. This is typically true for remedies which are not natural as well, however, more likely with natural remedies because they do not rely on chemicals for instant annihilation of fleas
• Along with bathing your dog with these natural remedies, consider also placing a natural remedy in a spray bottle and spray your dog down several times a day.  This ensures the flea killer is in constant contact with your dog's skin and fur.

Fleas can not only be dangerous to your dog, they can be highly annoying as well. Don't let these little buggers ruin your dog's fun. Get rid of them the natural way giving your dog treatment the leader of a pack would expect.