The biologist told about folk methods of flea breeding in dogs

Folk remedies can be used to remove fleas from dogs. Marina Tatarenko, a biologist and lecturer at the Department of Teaching Methods of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the State University of Education, told about this on Monday, September 29.

According to the biologist, pyrethrum (chamomile) was actively used by the people against fleas in the form of powder. — Ed.), which was poured onto a litter or into a doghouse, tansy or wormwood were similarly used. But it is better to use these herbs after special treatment of the dog, to scare away fleas, Tatarenko added.

"To rid a dog of fleas, you can thoroughly bathe it with dust or tar soap. Wash her fur with an infusion of garlic — pour boiling water over the cloves and let it brew, or a decoction of wormwood. Some use household soap mixed with finely chopped onions, vinegar with water or saline solutions for this purpose," the expert said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

She noted that various essential oils that repel fleas are also popular.

However, the effect of such folk remedies is short-lived, and the dog's treatment will have to be repeated almost weekly, the biologist added.

"The most optimal solution may be to use specialized flea shampoos, many of them are prepared with plant extracts and are quite effective and harmless," Tatarenko concluded.

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Earlier, on September 4, Vladimir Golubev, President of the Russian Cynological Federation, shared with RIAMO recommendations on first aid for a dog that choked.

According to the expert, a pet's cough may be a sign that something is stuck in the respiratory tract, RT reports. If the dog is coughing, it means that the respiratory tract is not completely blocked and the animal can cope with the foreign body on its own. 360.ru .

On July 4, internist Denis Prokofiev spoke about the main symptoms of infection with anaplasmosis (a bacterial infection spread by ticks) and gave advice on first aid for insect bites. The disease can manifest itself in general weakness, fever, dizziness, nausea, or be asymptomatic.

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