Homeopathy to Kill Fleas on a Pregnant Dog

No matter how careful you are, your dog can become infested with fleas. If she is pregnant, special care must be taken to kill the fleas. While fleas can be seen on the skin, the most common sign of them is the dried blood you'll find in the hair next to the skin.

  1. Flea Comb

    • The least toxic way to remove fleas from your dog is to run a flea comb through her hair. These specialty combs have tines that are close enough together to prevent fleas from getting through them. Dispose of all fleas you catch in this way by putting them in soapy water.

    Shampoos

    • Bathing your pregnant dog in an herbal shampoo that consists of oils such as tea tree, citronella, lavender, geranium, or pine cedar will kill fleas. Put a ring of shampoo around your dog's neck to help prevent fleas from rushing to her head as you get her body wet. Let the shampoo sit on your dog for at least fifteen minutes.

    Prevention

    • Giving your dog vitamin B-1 as a flea repellent is recommended by Diane Stein in her book "Natural Healing for Dogs &Cats." Black walnut hulls, which can be found in capsule form in health food stores, will repel fleas, according to Earth Clinic Folk Remedies. Garlic added daily to a dog's diet will also help keep fleas at bay. These natural remedies may take up to six weeks to be effective.