Natural medicine is not just the prerogative of us humans, as many enlightened veterinarians often focus on alternative treatments for the care of our pets. In particular, with regard to pesticides, many professionals point to Neem oil- based products to keep ticks and fleas away from our friends’ fur.
It is an oil extracted from the seeds of the fruit of the Azadirachta indica tree , from India, also called the neem tree and is used to cure and treat many conditions. In fact, the oil has antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and antioxidant properties, but also anti-inflammatory and healing properties, so much so that it is also used for dermatitis and skin allergies.
In veterinarians, you can find neem oil-based products that are vaporized on the skin of pets to protect them from insects and parasites. But it is also possible to buy the pure oil and dilute it with a classic coconut oil before applying it on the skin of cats or dogs, as the smell may be too pungent.
The neem does not have a particularly pleasant aroma and not only for mosquitoes, sand flies and fleas, but also for any living being. The smell is in fact similar to that of garlic and remains for a long time on the hands of us who apply it and on the hair of our four legs, which can sometimes be annoyed.
On the other hand, it is very well tolerated by even sensitive skin and is very effective in keeping insects and parasites away. It is in fact effective against mosquitoes, mites, fleas and many types of ticks, plus it is not toxic if ingested, so we owners can rest assured if Fido decides to lick himself after application.
