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• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

If you have a dog or a cat in your home, then you know that fleas can find their way into your living space. Fleas can ignore some people but "like" others, and leave itchy, red, inflamed bumps, usually around the ankles and feet. If you are trying to get rid of fleas on your pets and are struggling with their bites on you, try the tested or natural solutions below to treat flea bites. and find ways to relieve itching.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Proven therapy

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   Wash the affected area with warm, soapy water. Apply an insect repellent and apply an ice pack to the affected area to reduce swelling.
   • If you don't have an ice pack, simply wrap a few ice cubes in an elastic bandage or place it in a plastic bag. You can also use a bag of frozen vegetables.
   • Place the ice pack on the skin for 10 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes. Repeat this process twice in an hour, rinse with warm water. Make sure the wash water is not too hot as it can aggravate your inflamed areas.

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   Try calamine lotion (a mild anti-itch cream) or hydrocortisone cream. Both types can relieve itching, available at pharmacies.
   • Hydrocortisone is a mild steroid cream, while calamine lotion uses iron oxide to treat mild itchiness. Both are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and are safe to use in doses according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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   Ask your doctor or pharmacist about antihistamines when itching is severe. Sometimes flea bites are so itchy that you need to take antihistamines. Your doctor or pharmacist can recommend over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications for you. Some antihistamines to consider include:
   • Diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine is an OTC drug and provides quick relief in most cases, but often induces drowsiness. Look for one that does not induce sleep.
   • Tripelennamin hydrochloride is another OTC drug that is similar to Diphenhydramine. This is for drinking.
   • Hydroxyzine is a prescription drug. If your itching becomes severe and you need to relieve it while the OTC antihistamines don't help, ask your doctor about hydroxyzine. This medicine works by reducing the natural histamines in the body.

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   Avoid scratching the itch and surrounding skin. This can damage the skin and make it susceptible to infection. Use an over-the-counter itching reliever like calamine lotion or one that contains hydrocortisone. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Home therapy

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   Apply a little aloe vera gel to the bite. You can either break a branch off of aloe and rub it on the bite or use a bottled aloe gel.

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   Use green tea to wash flea bites. You can wash it with green tea, black tea, comfrey tea, or tea from fresh or dried lavender. You can also replace it by placing a used tea bag directly on the bite.

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   Crush the leaves and medicinal plants and rub them on the bite. Try thyme or chamomile. You can also use a drop or two of thyme oil.

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   Shower oatmeal warm. You can make your own or buy it at grocery stores or pharmacies. Warm water is important, as hot water tends to dry out your skin.

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   Try wild chamomile. Make or buy a bottle of chamomile tincture and place a few drops on the sting. You can also make a homemade rinse from fresh wild chamomile and warm water.

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   Use copra. Crush one coconut and put the whole thing in a blender. After you grind, you will have a fine paste, and this is what you will use to treat flea bites. Rub the paste onto the affected areas and cover with a towel for an hour, then rinse. You should do this about three times and you should notice that the flea bites reduce swelling. Do it again before going to bed and the next morning you should be almost completely gone. If not, repeat this process. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Prevent flea bites

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   Eat a lot of garlic. For some reason, fleas do not like the garlic smell. So cook your favorite Italian dish, or French steamed mussels, or make the best use of garlic with garlic bread. Do not give your dog garlic, because garlic is toxic to dogs.

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   Make a spray with citrus fruits. Fleas hate the smell of citrus fruits. Cut a lemon into thin slices, add a little water and boil until it boils, leave overnight and the next morning spray on the skin you suspect fleas are often "wandering about" ankle and arm). This will help prevent further flea bites and even fragrance you!

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   Use essential oils to prevent flea bites. There are many essential oils that help keep fleas away because of their strong scent. Use these essential oils. You can make alcohol or mix essential oils directly on the skin to get rid of fleas.
   • Use eucalyptus essential oil for areas that need treatment. Eucalyptus oil is another smell that fleas are afraid of. Mix a little eucalyptus essential oil in a spray bottle with a little water and spray on ankles and arms.
   • Use lavender oil for problem areas. Lavender essential oil, like eucalyptus oil, is very uncomfortable with fleas. You should apply just like eucalyptus oil.
   • Use royal tree oil for areas that need to be treated. Another way is to put a few drops of the royal family on your pillows and under the bed to keep the fleas out of your residence.

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   Learn some other ways to fight fleas.
   • Treat flea-related issues naturally.
   • Get rid of fleas in many ways
   • Make a flea trap.
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Advice

• Dogs are active creatures, often sniffing and exploring strange places. They often rummage under trash cans, wall edges and hidden corners behind gates or warehouses and love to dig into the ground. Such places are home to a number of insects, who do not hesitate to sting the curious and undoubtedly unsuspecting puppy.
  • This risky habit will occasionally result in insect bites on your dog. You may think it is a minor bite, but many insect bites will cause different reactions and allergies in dogs. It is important to be aware of possible bite types and symptoms.
• Buy flea powder and sprinkle it on your carpet. Then use a vacuum cleaner! Chopped your dog's flea collar and put it in the vacuum cleaner bag. This will kill fleas and eggs that hatch in the vacuum cleaner.
• Vacuum your home and pet's place often, and dispose of dust bags. It may contain fleas and eggs.
• To soothe the itchiness and also as a precaution, apply tea tree oil with green tea lotion and massage gently on the itchy skin before going to bed. If the itching persists, place a cold pack on your skin.
• Use a flea spray if the condition becomes severe. Be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging.
• Make a special oil, a mixture of hydrocortisone cream with lemon juice and hot wet tea bags and put in a spray bottle and spray on your body. Don't scratch. Only take cold showers.
• Take your pet to the vet for flea treatment.
• If you see an insect bite under the dog's belly, it means your dog has been stung by a wasp or ant. Bees also bite in less hairy areas of the dog, most commonly on the face, head or around the snout. Insect stings can lead to inflammation and pain as a result. It may take an hour to subside.
  • In the event of a dog being stung by a honey bee or wasp, there will be red spots and the burned area will heat up. If the stinger is left in the bite, the stinger's muscle tissue continues to inject more venom into the dog. The best way to get out is to use a plastic card or something similar to scratch it. Do not use the tweezers to pull it out, as this can cause the stinger to continue releasing the poison.
• Insect bites on dogs are usually stung by honey bees, wasps, or ants. If your dog has been stung by any of the above insects, symptoms should show up for 20 minutes after being stung. Watch your dog closely as mild symptoms will develop within 12-24 hours.

Warning

• See your doctor if you notice pus oozing from a flea bite. Pus can signal a secondary infection.

What you need

• Warm soapy water
• Anti-bugs spray
• Ice packs
• Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream
• Antihistamine
• Aloe vera gel
• Green or black tea, comfrey tea, or lavender tea
• Crushed thyme or chamomile
• Wild chamomile alcohol or washing water.