To start with, give your
dog a nice bath in a delicate shampoo. Hygiene at this stage is
vital, so make sure your dog is washed once a week. You should equip
yourself with a special flea comb (a fine toothed one) and comb your
pet regularly. It is advisable that you apply petroleum jelly to it
so that fleas will stick to the substance on the comb. To see how
many fleas are pestering your dog, place the animal on a
light-coloured piece of cloth and you will have the dubious pleasure
of seeing the fleas falling out of the animal's fur. Sometimes, it is
also advisable to use a cotton ball dipped in alcohol
and dab it on your pet's body before combing. Fleas and bugs are
repelled by several smells and tastes, such as: cider vinegar,
lavender, lemongrass, peppermint or citronella, so we advise you to
use these oils regularly.
