Natural flea control for dogs doesn't have to be that complicated if you know the proper steps. Your goal should be to prevent fleas on your dog without using the harmful flea control chemical sprays and gels. There are many dangerous chemicals in flea control sprays such as cythioate, fentlilon and imidacloprid. These dangerous chemicals are known as "neurotoxins" and can cause your dog some real harm in the long run. If you notice on the directions for the flea sprays, it warns you not to get any spray on your skin. Now if the chemicals in the spray are harmful to you, you can be pretty sure they are going to be harmful to your dog.

Here are some tips on natural flea control for dogs.

The first thing in flea control for dogs is to check your dog for fleas. You probably won't be able to tell just by looking. So get a wet napkin and place it underneath your dog while he is standing on all fours. Brush your dog in a downward fashion so that anything that falls off will fall down onto the wet napkin. If you see these little black dots that turn a reddish color when they get wet, this is flea poop, and your dog has fleas.

The next point to keep in mind is ten percent of the fleas live on your dog and the other ninety percent live in your house! Natural flea control for dogs starts with keeping your house cleaned and vacuumed regularly.

Another thing to remember is that if your dog is eating a truly healthy diet every single day, the he or she has only a very slight chance of ever getting fleas. Healthy dog food gives your dog a strong immune system that is able to repel fleas on its own. Unhealthy dog food weakens the immune system which allows the fleas to prosper. You can discover if your dog is truly eating a healthy diet at the link above.

Finally, a great way to implement natural flea control for dogs is get a bandanna for your dog and spray it weekly with essential oils that act as a natural flea repellent. Some of these natural flea control for dog oils include lavender, citronella, cedar wood, tea tree, peppermint and sage oils. But remember, the most important part of natural flea control for dogs is to make sure you are feeding your dog a healthy dog food!