Are there any cheaper, natural products that will get rid of fleas?
Q
My dog keeps getting fleas. The products from the vet are expensive, so are there any cheaper, natural products that will get rid of them?
A
When a dog gets fleas, first you need to kill the fleas on the dog, and vet-only products are the most efficient and safest way of doing this. You also need to kill the fleas in the environment (house, bedding, carpets etc) or your dog will just get fleas all over again. Ask your vet for a spray to do this. If you treat both dog and home effectively, you may get away without needing monthly treatments all year round. Sadly, no natural products have evidence to show that they can effectively solve this problem for you.
If you are worried about your pet's health, visit the Petfix DIY Triage Checker or talk to your vet as soon as possible.