For many years, boric acid has been used to safely treat infections, kill parasites, clean ears, and a myriad other things in pets. One of the great things about boric acid is that it is widely available and is very inexpensive.
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Boric acid can be useful for pet care.
Killing Fleas
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Sprinkling dry boric acid on fleas works to kill them by removing the waxy coating on their bodies; this dehydrates the fleas and eventually kills them. It can take two or more weeks to reach its full effectiveness.
Killing Roaches
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Boric acid also kills roaches that can contaminate food supplies and spread possible diseases to pets.
Ear Wash
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The use of boric acid, isopropyl alcohol and gentian violet solution as an ear wash in pets is also a common practice. Before using this recipe, make sure all ingredients are correctly measured.
Alleviating Pet Allergies
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Boric acid can also used as a bathing agent to remove allergy-causing contaminants from the skin and fur of dogs. Boric acid is also effective when used to help whiten a light-colored dog's stained coat.
Eye Wash
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Boric acid can be used as an eye wash to remove debris from a dog's eyes. Before making a boric acid eye wash for pets, make sure that all ingredients are correctly measured and it is safe to use on said animal.
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