{"id":4715,"date":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T05:10:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T05:10:54","slug":"what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the least toxic flea medicine for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_least_toxic_flea_medicine_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the least toxic flea medicine for dogs?\">What is the least toxic flea medicine for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_fleas_on_my_dog_without_chemicals\" title=\"How do I get rid of fleas on my dog without chemicals?\">How do I get rid of fleas on my dog without chemicals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#Which_flea_medicine_is_killing_dogs\" title=\"Which flea medicine is killing dogs?\">Which flea medicine is killing dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_natural_flea_treatment_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best natural flea treatment for dogs?\">What is the best natural flea treatment for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#What_flea_and_tick_medicine_do_vets_recommend\" title=\"What flea and tick medicine do vets recommend?\">What flea and tick medicine do vets recommend?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#What_is_a_natural_flea_killer_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a natural flea killer for dogs?\">What is a natural flea killer for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#Can_I_sprinkle_baking_soda_on_my_dog\" title=\"Can I sprinkle baking soda on my dog?\">Can I sprinkle baking soda on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_safest_flea_medication_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the safest flea medication for dogs?\">What is the safest flea medication for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#Can_I_buy_NexGard_at_WalMart\" title=\"Can I buy NexGard at WalMart?\">Can I buy NexGard at WalMart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_flea_medicine\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from flea medicine?\">Can dogs get sick from flea medicine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#What_do_fleas_hate_the_most\" title=\"What do fleas hate the most?\">What do fleas hate the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#Does_vinegar_kill_fleas_on_dogs\" title=\"Does vinegar kill fleas on dogs?\">Does vinegar kill fleas on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#How_do_you_make_homemade_flea_spray\" title=\"How do you make homemade flea spray?\">How do you make homemade flea spray?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_and_safest_flea_and_tick_treatment_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best and safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?\">What is the best and safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#Does_Dawn_dish_soap_kill_fleas\" title=\"Does Dawn dish soap kill fleas?\">Does Dawn dish soap kill fleas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/#Do_dogs_really_need_flea_and_tick_medicine\" title=\"Do dogs really need flea and tick medicine?\">Do dogs really need flea and tick medicine?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_toxic_flea_medicine_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the least toxic flea medicine for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which are less toxic ingredients\u2014but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-over-the-counter-flea-medicine-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is the best over-the-counter flea medicine for dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-rid-of-fleas-on-my-dog-without\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_fleas_on_my_dog_without_chemicals\"><\/span>How do I get rid of fleas on my dog without chemicals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, there are a handful of homemade flea remedies you can try to help prevent and get rid of fleas.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dish soap. This home flea remedy involves creating a flea trap using dish soap and some water.<\/li>\n<li>Herbal flea spray.<\/li>\n<li>Baking soda.<\/li>\n<li>Salt.<\/li>\n<li>Lemon spray.<\/li>\n<li>Diatomaceous earth.<\/li>\n<li>Rosemary.<\/li>\n<li>Flea repelling plants.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GsVN3KpVrXk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"which-flea-medicine-is-killing-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_flea_medicine_is_killing_dogs\"><\/span>Which flea medicine is killing dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ATLANTA \u2014 Thousands of dog owners worldwide blame a popular flea killer for harming their pets. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland has obtained records showing dog owners believe the drug is connected to hundreds of pet deaths. The medication is called Bravecto.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-natural-flea-treatment-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_natural_flea_treatment_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best natural flea treatment for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rosemary \u2013 Rosemary oil acts as a flea repellant and can help heal flea bites. Add 5-8 drops to your dog\u2019s shampoo to keep fleas off of him. Cedar \u2013 Fleas and ticks are deterred by cedar, so adding a few drops to a carrier oil or your dog\u2019s shampoo can help to keep them off your pup.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/27evhHpbWgY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-flea-and-tick-medicine-do-vets-recommend\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_flea_and_tick_medicine_do_vets_recommend\"><\/span>What flea and tick medicine do vets recommend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oral medications are some of the most effective flea medications currently available. Nexgard kills fleas and ticks, while Trifexis prevents fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. Bravecto also prevents fleas and ticks, and is given only once every 3 months.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-natural-flea-killer-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_flea_killer_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a natural flea killer for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree, and rosemary will all naturally repel fleas. If your dog doesn\u2019t mind a spray bottle, dilute a few drops of your chosen essential oil into a 300ml-400ml of water and spray directly onto your dog\u2019s coat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-sprinkle-baking-soda-on-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_sprinkle_baking_soda_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Can I sprinkle baking soda on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baking soda is often used around the home for a fresh, clean scent. Using it on your dog is just as easy. Be sure to cover your dog\u2019s fur, not just sprinkle a small amount, for deodorizing and neutralizing odors. Brushing your dog before a wet or dry bath will help the baking soda work more effectively.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-safest-flea-medication-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_flea_medication_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the safest flea medication for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which are less toxic ingredients\u2014but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.petmd.com\/files\/Dog-lying-in-grass-with-tennis-ball-in-his-mouth.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose the Safest Flea Treatment for Your Dog | PetMD\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Faz8IpDC96c\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-buy-nexgard-at-walmart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_NexGard_at_WalMart\"><\/span>Can I buy NexGard at WalMart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NexGard has kept ticks and fleas off my dogs for years, and thanks to WalMart, can be bought at less cost.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-sick-from-flea-medicine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_flea_medicine\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from flea medicine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When used as directed, such products are safe and effective. However, dogs and cats can easily become sick if too much or the wrong flea product is applied, or the product is ingested post-application. Ingestion occurs if the dog or cat licks the treated area.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-fleas-hate-the-most\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_fleas_hate_the_most\"><\/span>What do fleas hate the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strong odors like eucalyptus, lavender, clove, citrus, peppermint and citronella work as effective repellents. Cedar beds for dogs are so popular because of their ability to repel fleas. The scent won\u2019t kill fleas but it does effectively repel them.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-vinegar-kill-fleas-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vinegar_kill_fleas_on_dogs\"><\/span>Does vinegar kill fleas on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short: using vinegar solution or white vinegar on your pet\u2019s fur or in their drinking water will not kill fleas. There is a chance ACV could repel fleas because they don\u2019t like the taste, but it is only a mild deterrent and is not the best flea remedy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lxdZ6VAsnmI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-make-homemade-flea-spray\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_homemade_flea_spray\"><\/span>How do you make homemade flea spray?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating your flea spray is as simple as diluting the vinegar with water. Some people recommend mixing equal parts vinegar and water. Others recommend mixing one part vinegar with three parts water. Experiment with both formulas to see which works best for you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-and-safest-flea-and-tick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_and_safest_flea_and_tick_treatment_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best and safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frontline Plus is an OTC product that uses fipronil and (S)-methoprene to attack fleas and ticks at every life stage. It also eliminates chewing lice and helps to control sarcoptic mange infestations. While it shouldn\u2019t be ingested, a few surreptitious licks by your dog won\u2019t cause much in the way of problems.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mO60PsJAygM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-dawn-dish-soap-kill-fleas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dawn_dish_soap_kill_fleas\"><\/span>Does Dawn dish soap kill fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fleas have exoskeletons that allow them to float in water, explains Dr. Reeder. \u201cDawn (and other soaps like it) creates a kind of surfactant, or surface tension, that will compromise the exoskeleton and make adult fleas sink,\u201d he says. So essentially, the soap drowns the fleas.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-really-need-flea-and-tick-medicine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_really_need_flea_and_tick_medicine\"><\/span>Do dogs really need flea and tick medicine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your puppy is old enough, it\u2019s important to start using a monthly flea and tick preventive medication to help ensure that your dog won\u2019t be affected by fleas or ticks in the future. Many of the treatments available and are effective for preventing both fleas and ticks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the least toxic flea medicine for dogs?How do I get rid of fleas on my dog without chemicals?Which flea medicine is killing dogs?What is the best natural flea treatment for dogs?What flea and tick medicine do vets recommend?What is a natural flea killer for dogs?Can I sprinkle baking soda on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-the-least-toxic-flea-medicine-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4715"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4715"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194511,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4715\/revisions\/194511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}