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• Method 1 of 2: For dogs
• Method 2 of 2: For cats
• Tips
• Warnings

Fleas are considered pests and can become a real pest and multiply very quickly if not controlled properly. Most control methods for killing fleas and their larvae are very expensive. The reality is, we love our pets and can't live without them, however we love to have them free of fleas. If the fleas are only on your pet (dog or cat), you can fix the problem in no time with dish soap.

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Method 1 of 2: For dogs

1. Choose the correct brand of detergent. For dogs and other pets that can be safely washed in a bath, use Dawn brand detergent. Dawn is recommended because this dish soap works best when it comes to killing fleas. This may not work with other brands. Dishwashing liquid from Dawn is also the safest choice for your pet.
2. Prepare the bath for use. Fill the bath with warm (not hot!) Water. You don't have to fill the bath completely, use just enough water. Then bathe the dog or use a garden hose outside if necessary.
3. Make sure your pet is soaked from head to toe with water. Use a detachable shower head, cup or a garden hose / faucet to wet the pet completely. Make sure that the animal does not get the water in the eyes, this could cause irritation.
4. Apply the detergent. Apply a generous amount of Dawn dish soap to the pet's coat. You need to scrub the detergent into the coat for a few minutes. The exact time depends on the seriousness of the situation. Use caution while scrubbing, but you should be sure to scrub to reach the skin where the fleas are hiding. Having a brush suitable for use on pets on hand can be very helpful for reaching the skin of pets with long hair.
5. Rinse the pet if you see dead fleas. If you see fleas falling into the water, rinse your pet to remove dead fleas and gain better access to the living fleas. The bottom line is that you need to keep rinsing and rinsing the coat over and over, just as you would if you were washing oil from your own hair.
6. Continue. Continue to wash the coat until you no longer see fleas in the bath after rinsing. This can take a few minutes.
7. The fleas flee to the head. Keep in mind that fleas will flee towards the pet's head and face. This means that you should probably add a small drop of dish soap and then rinse the bug again. You can remove the fleas from the face with your hand so that your soap and water don't accidentally splash in your pet's eyes.

Method 2 of 2: For cats

1. For pets that you cannot bathe, such as cats, you can make a mixture of two or three teaspoons of dish soap and water in a bowl. Fill the bowl slightly more than half with water and use a spoon or fork to stir until a foam layer forms.
2. You must use a flea comb. These are available for a few euros in pet stores or in the animal section of a supermarket. A flea comb is a small comb that you can use for brushing your cat and removes fleas using the bristles.
3. Comb the pet's coat. Brush your pet with the comb and hold the comb in the water and dish soap mixture. This will immediately kill the fleas. This method will take you some time, but is well worth a try.
4. Keep running the flea comb through your pet's coat until you don't see any more fleas.

Tips

• Since fleas will flee to your pet's head and face as soon as you wet it, it is a good idea to wet the neck and neck and provide detergent before treating the rest of the body. This creates a barrier, as it were, that prevents fleas from fleeing en masse towards your pet's face and ears.
• If you notice more fleas a few days after the wash, you can bathe your pet every few days (this should be enough). Then apply an anti-flea agent to complete the treatment.
• It is helpful to keep a towel or paper towel handy if fleas become lodged in the flea comb. You can wipe the fleas into the bowl using a towel.
  • Scrub deeply into the coat, but be careful not to scrub too hard. If the bug starts whimpering, you're scrubbing too hard.
• You should treat your home and garden at the same time as your pet, otherwise the bug will be completely covered in fleas again in no time.
• You may want to consider applying a flea cream after washing to kill residual fleas and prevent fleas from returning.
• During the night, place a bowl that is half filled with water and half with washing-up liquid on the floor. The fleas are attracted to the soap and will jump into the bowl. The fleas will be killed immediately.
• If you have topical products for your pet, don't apply them right after the wash! Most topicals work with the oils and dirt that pets create to get rid of fleas for good. Wait at least 36 to 72 hours (one and a half to three days) before applying topical agents to your pet's coat.

Warnings

• Use extreme caution when bathing a pet around the eyes. If the detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them immediately with cold water and dry with a towel.
• Dawn contains formaldehyde, this organic compound kills fleas.
• Make sure the water you use is neither too hot nor too cold.