HOW TO USE TEA TREE OIL TO TREAT FLEAS ON CATS AND DOGS?
Fleas can be really itchy and painful for our pets and thus, they must be removed immediately. There are a lot of medical methods available for the topical removal of fleas from the pets but people often prefer essential oils because there natural. Essential oils have a variety of applications, from cleaning households to healthcare. Because of their all-natural qualities, essential oils are very popular.
Does Tea Tree Oil Kill Fleas?
Yes, tea tree oil can kill and prevent fleas on cats and dogs. In short, yes. Tea tree oil has a flea-repelling chemical called d-limonene.
Moreover, this essential oil also prevents the growth of the new fleas that can make your pet itchy and uncomfortable. It is believed and scientifically proved that tea tree oil is helpful in killing the fungus as well. Therefore, tea tree oil also helps your pets to dodge fungal infections.
But using tea tree oil incorrectly or in excess can be extremely toxic for an animal, especially cats. If you’re not careful, your pet’s life will be in danger..
How to Use the Tea Tree Oil to Kill Fleas?
Fleas can be found everywhere, from your couch to the benches outside. However, one can prevent further reactions by using diluted tea tree oil. It is advised that very low concentrations of the tea tree oil should be applied to cats and dogs in order to kill the fleas.
Commercial sprays are available in the market which can help to kill bacteria which causes the fleas. These commercial sprays contain about 0.1-1% tea tree. However, this concentration may or may not be effective in order to get rid of the fleas.
Moreover, dilution of the tea tree oil can be a whole lot difficult as water and oil don’t mix and there will always be a thin layer of oil floating on the water. Therefore, commercial sprays come in handy in such situations but tea tree oil must be handled very vigilantly and carefully.
Possible Side Effects of Tree Tea Oil
Tea tree oil can be really toxic for cats and dogs. Despite its ability to kill the fleas, it can harm your pet. Whenever something is applied to the skin of cats and dogs, they tend to lick it off or try to taste. By doing this, the tea tree oil can get into their system and causes more toxicity.
Thus, if you want a safe killing of fleas from your pet’s skin, consult a veterinarian. Your veterinarian can tell you the exact formulation of the tea tree oil to be used on dogs and cats as every pet requires a different formulation. Therefore, your veterinarian can provide you with the right and clear directions.
Safer Alternative to Kill Fleas
There is also a safer alternative to tea tree oil available in the market. It is known as Diatomaceous earth. It is sometimes, informally, referred to as the fossilized algae. This is a safer alternative to keep the bugs, cockroaches, fleas, and even some worms out of the house. But tea tree oil is the most valuable essential oil in killing the unwanted, itchy, and painful fleas. Consult your veterinarian for the properly diluted tea tree oil product and save your cats and dogs from fleas.
How to Spray Tea Tree Oil on Pets
In order to use tea tree oil effectively for fleas, but safely for your dogs or cats, you need to dilute it first as I’ve said before.
Take your pets outside before spraying them, as the oil can get onto surfaces, and it may erode wood floors or furniture. As you spray, the fleas will leap off your pets, so you don’t want that to happen inside.
Spray your pet’s full coat with the tea tree oil. You should cover their eyes with your hand so that you don’t get any in their eyes.
Keep your pet outdoors for at least 15 minutes after treatment.
Allow the tea tree oil to dry on your pet. Discourage your cat from licking by playing with them or petting them until the oil dries.
Reapply the tea tree oil at least once a day for a week.
After a week you should see fewer fleas.
Repeat spraying as required.
How to Use Tea Tree Oil Around the Home to Repel Fleas
Spray a mixture on pathways and outer doorways of your home. This will discourage fleas and encourage them to get off your property.
Spray outdoors in the regions where your pets likely to hang out or sleep.
Many people find that diluting tea tree oil with warm water to make a simple spray is all that’s needed to eradicate fleas from your pets and home. With a few other preventatives and home maintenance, you should be able to keep your pets flea-free over the coming warm months ahead.
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