It is difficult to protect a pet from small parasites without special treatment of its fur. Pharmacies will offer a large selection of various drugs for ticks, which do not always have a good effect on the body of a four-legged friend. A commonly used substance has negative health effects. In contrast, folk remedies for ticks for dogs have received only positive reviews from both breeders and veterinarians.
Choice of means
Dogs are more vulnerable to parasites, including ticks. There are several ways to make this easier - periodic preventive treatments. To do this, you can use ready-made commercial preparations that your veterinarian will recommend. But it is worthwhile to understand that chemicals will have a negative effect on the pet's body.
That is why most dog breeders try to protect the dog from ticks with folk remedies. The treatment of dogs can be carried out with various substances of our own production, it is important to strictly maintain the proportions and apply the products strictly according to the recommended schedule.
Important!
Folk remedies for ticks are less concentrated, so in order to protect the pet, the treatment will need to be carried out before each walk.
There are several types of means to prevent the appearance of parasites:
- essential oils;
- infusions;
- tar soap.
Each of them can be used both individually and in combination before and after walking the four-legged pet in the fresh air.
Vaccines
Pharmaceutical drugs make the disease easier. Vaccines neutralize the danger of death, but they do not directly protect against tick bites by analogy with the means listed above. The most effective are French and Dutch teams.
According to the method of action on parasites, they are divided into 2 types:
- Insectoacaricides. Medicines that kill ticks.
- Repellents. Means that can only scare off bloodsuckers. Indispensable in spring in the country, during the period of the highest activity of insects.
What is the best way to protect animals from ticks? Veterinarians strongly recommend using drugs based on pyriprol, cyphenotrin, permethrin, fipronil, deltamethrin. We are talking about improved (2 generations) pyrethroids, which are considered the most effective in the fight against parasites.
Flea and tick oils
Funds on this basis are not a panacea for already acquired parasites. Due to the rich smell, they will scare off blood-sucking individuals, thereby preventing pests from getting on the hair and skin of pets. Among breeders and veterinarians, the most effective are essential oils from ticks for dogs of such plants:
- tea tree;
- carnations;
- juniper;
- swamp mint;
- rosemary;
- thyme;
- eucalyptus;
- rosemary;
- lavender;
- cedar;
- citronella;
- geraniums.
Flea and tick oils
Marshmint is not used for treating puppies and expectant mothers. Care should be taken to treat the dog against ticks, as some options can cause allergies in the pet. Immediately after the first treatment, it is necessary to observe the dog for an hour, if it becomes irritable or, on the contrary, too calm and lethargic, then this drug should not be used anymore.
It is easy to apply oil from ticks, just drop a few drops of the chosen product on your hands, grind it a little and treat the pet's hair against growth. Such movements can be done several times, only you should not add funds.
Important!
In animals, the sense of smell is much more sensitive than human, so the concentration of the agent is chosen as minimal.
How the solution works
Vanillin is a natural flavoring agent known in the culinary environment, which is used to prepare all kinds of baked goods, desserts and other sweet dishes. But as it turned out, this amazing aromatic additive helps to get rid of various insects. Blood-sucking parasites - ticks - are no exception.
Homemade solution based on vodka and vanillin from ticks for dogs is absolutely safe, has no side effects and does not cause allergic reactions. The mixture is easy to make yourself and its ingredients are available. The tincture not only gets rid of parasites, but also prevents their possible attacks.
Vanillin itself is widely used, it is used in the manufacture of aerosols, to protect against mosquitoes, flies and other types of insects that are not particularly fond of the cloying vanilla aroma. Actually, therefore, as soon as they hear such a smell, they try to leave this area as quickly as possible and certainly will not attack a pet that exudes an unpleasant aroma for them. It is worth noting that even after a time, when the fragrance is no longer so pronounced, the mite can get into the animal's fur, but in no case will it stick. In this regard, the mixture is used as a protective agent.
Infusions
Protection of dogs from parasites is carried out with infusions. These do-it-yourself tick remedies are recognized as no less effective than oils.
You can save the dog from bloodsuckers with such infusions:
- Wormwood is the main enemy of all parasites, only 20 g of fresh grass per liter of water can scare away ticks and fleas from a four-legged pet. Combine the ingredients, bring to a boil, and cool. Strain and apply with a spray bottle before each going outside.
- At home, you can prepare another infusion, it contains vanillin and vodka. For every 2 g of dry matter, take 100 g of alcohol, mix well and incubate for 10 days in a cool dark place. Next, the mixture is poured into a container with a spray, processing is carried out every day before going outside.
- You can also fight parasites with garlic water, for its preparation you will need half a liter of liquid and three cloves of garlic. Peeled and chopped garlic is sent to water and left for 8 hours, then applied to the back and withers of the animal before each walk. It is not recommended to process other parts of the body, the dog will be able to lick itself.
Folk remedies for dogs from ticks
You can also treat a dog from ticks with combined means, often essential oils are added to the infusions. Before conducting such experiments, it is necessary to consult with a veterinarian, he will be able to give effective advice on combining substances.
Testimonials
I have dogs in my house since childhood, even then the dog was a favorite of the family. It is from there that I know several methods for preparing natural infusions that will not allow any tick to cling to an animal. I think the most effective from wormwood, only it, as my practice has shown, most effectively repels these pests.
I always wanted to have a dog, but I never thought about what kind of responsibility it was. Getting rid of parasites turned out to be the most difficult for me in leaving, I tried many pharmaceutical products, the effect was temporary. From the vet I learned about essential oils from ticks, since then they are the best friends of my dachshund.
Regular tar soap helped me get rid of fleas and ticks from my pet. Previously, with every walk we brought such "lodgers", getting rid of them became a real problem. Now, upon coming home, it is enough to wash the pet in the bathroom with soap, the problem goes away by itself. Recommend.
There are many folk remedies to prevent the appearance of ticks in a dog and to eliminate them. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the proportions and first consult with the veterinarian.
Washing with special products
If none of the proposed options fit, you can try washing your pet after each walk with special products of natural origin. This method will 100% protect your dog from ticks and fleas.
Washing is carried out with several means to choose from:
- Tar soap will help to remove ticks from a dog that have not yet dug into the skin. Disinfection takes place due to the main ingredient - birch tar, which will not allow ticks or fleas to settle on the animal. It is allowed to use this remedy even on small puppies, and for the person himself, the soap is absolutely harmless. Lathering can be done simply by hand, without the use of protective gloves.
- To protect the animal from parasites, after a walk it is washed with ordinary shampoo, to which essential oils are added, depending on the capacity. In a standard 250-300 ml bottle, only 3-5 drops are enough. The product must be shaken well before application, then the effectiveness will be at the proper level.
On a note!
To protect the dog from parasites, it is important to regularly carry out prophylaxis procedures, it is advisable to treat with essential oils and infusions before walking, and wash after walking.
Mode of application
In fact, the application technique depends entirely on the composition of the product: the liquid is usually rubbed into the skin or sprayed, and it is more rational to treat the wool with the powder. Particular attention is paid to the area of the withers, paws and abdomen. Do not worry that the pet is trying to lick the treated areas, the product will not be harmful, since the composition does not contain harmful components.
Despite the fact that the tincture has only a temporary effect, it has clear advantages over similar formulations. Several advantages can be noted:
- safety for the animal, since the composition contains only natural ingredients;
- ease of preparation and a minimum of ingredients;
- rapid evaporation of the alcohol base, which does not leave behind a persistent alcoholic smell.
Many dog breeders are afraid to use chemical compounds, believing that they can harm the pet, especially if it is already an elderly animal. And the use of vanillin against ticks is absolutely safe.
Traditional methods of treatment
When it was not possible to save the pet, signs of a subcutaneous tick were found, it is necessary to carry out treatment. Many pets react negatively to drug therapy options, and in some breeds they are generally contraindicated. It is in such cases that folk remedies are used. They are used depending on what kind of tick the dog has.
Protection against ixodid ticks
Ixodid mites appear on the pet's body after a walk; they can be removed by bathing with tar soap or shampoo with the addition of essential oils.
If the tick has eaten into the dog's skin, then the pure essential oil will help remove the parasite. The problem area is abundantly lubricated with one of the above oils and the parasite is removed with tweezers in a circular motion.
Dog wash
Subcutaneous mites
You can eliminate such parasites without the use of medicines. There are several options:
- An infusion from the roots of celandine will be indispensable, washed and refined raw materials are poured with sunflower oil in a 1: 1 ratio. Maintain at a temperature of 50 degrees for at least 4 hours.The filtered infusion is applied to problem areas daily.
- Juniper berries and sour apples are crushed in mashed potatoes, mixed well and applied to the lesions.
- Sour cream or kefir with black sulfur also have healing properties, the ingredients are well mixed in a 3: 1 ratio.
- Birch tar will perfectly cope with the problem, the agent is applied directly to the affected areas daily.
According to reviews, all of the above methods are effective, but it is worth consulting a veterinarian before using them. This will allow you to choose the most appropriate treatment option and not harm the dog.
Special sprays
Means in the form of sprays attract with ease of use, high efficiency, which manifests itself immediately after application. The drug is applied to the skin in all areas, which provides maximum protection. Manufacturers offer several types of these drugs. Sprays differ:
- type of active substance;
- concentration of poisons;
- duration of exposure.
There are sprays that are qualitatively absorbed into the hairs, skin tissues, and retain their effect for up to a month. These funds paralyze, destroy insects. You can choose a spray that repels ticks with odors. It can be applied before going out of town, walking on certain areas of the body. When using these funds, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of the spray entering the dog's body. Within a few minutes after its distribution, it is necessary to prevent the dog from licking the product from the coat. It is necessary to apply the spray on the skin, undercoat. For three days after treatment, the pet should not be bathed. Like any other toxic substance, these drugs are not used to protect lactating and pregnant bitches, sick animals. The most popular sprays are: Frontline, Hartz, Bolfo.
Recipes
We will describe several recipes in which you can use vanillin from ticks for dogs. You just have to choose the right one.
- The vodka-based infusion of vanillin has good reviews. To prepare the tincture You need to take a powder in the amount of 2 grams. We add it to 100 gr. vodka. Place the well-mixed liquid in a bottle tightly closed with a lid. You need to insist in a dark place for 1 week. Of course, the preparation of this tool must be taken care of in advance.
- Even plain vanillin powder can help fight pests. To do this, sprinkle it on the wool and rub it in. Places such as paws, chest, abdomen should be especially carefully treated. The fact is that ticks wait for their prey hiding on the grass. They do not rise more than 1 meter above the ground. Therefore, the lower parts of the body are most attractive to the arachnid who wants to cling.
- A very quick and easy recipe that requires only vanillin and water. If you have a spray bottle on your farm, it will become a real helper. We take two bags of regular store vanillin and dilute in a glass of water. The water needs to be slightly warmed up so that the powder dissolves well. Further, using a spray bottle, spray on the pet. You can safely go for a walk.
- The alcohol will also help you prepare a special insecticide. We need one regular packet of vanillin. Dissolve the contents in a tablespoon of alcohol. This concentrate can be stored for a long time. Before walking, simply take a teaspoon of liquid and dilute with half a glass of water. Apply the finished product to the dog's fur. For convenience, a spray bottle will work well again.
Important! To prepare the mixture, it is necessary to take vanillin, and not vanilla sugar. In sugar, vanilla notes are only slightly felt and the smell is too saturated with sweetness.
Testimonials
Our hunters smear their dogs with tar, they say ticks do not sit on THESE dogs. That year I tried to smear my own. Of course the stench is awful for about 2-3 days, then nothing is normal. Of course this is for dogs living in an aviary.Medical tar (in the pharmacy) I smeared two dogs, all summer (during the summer I smeared 3-4 times) the dogs walked daily in the forest and ran around the territory. Nothing, no one was picked up. Although it may just coincide! This year I will smear with tar.
Samira
I insisted on vanillin, but the result is zero, before each walk I pour over the dog, one might even say so, but we still remove seven ticks.
Yulia
I don't know about vanillin, but cloves to some extent (not absolutely, naturally) scare away ticks. Although there are more mosquitoes, which is also not bad, since they carry microfilariae
osh
Vanillin helped a lot last year. I advise everyone. The smell lasts a long time. Sprayed every two, three days.
Tatyana
There are many folk remedies available for ticks. They can help scare off parasites from your dog, but these methods are less effective than chemicals. In any case, the use of folk remedies should be combined with examination and combing the pet after walking.
