Does Dawn Kill Fleas Or Am I Wasting My Time?
Yes, dawn dish soap does kill fleas and they will die within minutes, making it a very time effective way to deal with these pests. The overall process is fairly simple; place your pet in a bath of water (or just wet him/her with a hosepipe outside), lather some of the dawn dish soap into the fur (ensuring that you reach all potential flea hideouts, e.g. under your pet’s belly, etc.) and watch as the fleas die within minutes of coming into contact with the soapy water.
If you are using dawn on a dog or a cat, I will provide some additional tips a little later in this article. However, that being said, even if you were using it on another type of animal, the process is safe and you can’t really do it incorrectly. I recommend that you give it a try as soon as possible, and just make sure that your lathering doesn’t miss any spots on your pet.
What dish soap is safe for dogs?
Most dish soap brands are not safe for dogs, particularly puppies. However, the Dawn breed of dish detergent is both safe for dogs and cats, and it gets rid of fleas.
How Does Dawn Dish Soap Kill Fleas?
Dawn’s ability to remove grease, grime and oil from wild birds can be attributed to a chemical reaction.
When soapy water is combined with oil or grease, it forms micelles (clusters of soap molecules) that trap the gunk, explains Dr. Chris Reeder, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with BluePearl Pet Hospital in Franklin, Tennessee.
To kill fleas, a completely different process occurs.
Fleas have exoskeletons that allow them to float in water, explains Dr. Reeder. “Dawn (and other soaps like it) creates a kind of surfactant, or surface tension, that will compromise the exoskeleton and make adult fleas sink,” he says. So essentially, the soap drowns the fleas.
How long do you leave Dawn dish soap on dogs to kill fleas?
Flea control is crucial for both you and your pet. These itchy fleas can nest on your pet’s fur, but luckily there are several ways to kill them.
Have you watched ads where they use Dawn dish soap to clean wild birds impacted by oil spills?
If Dawn dish soap (Buy Dawn Dish Soap on Amazon) is effective and gentle for wildlife, can it also kill fleas on your dog or cat?
While Dawn dish soap can remove fleas, it’snot the most efficient method as it won’t prevent flea infestations.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to use simple ingredients at home to create a miracle flea-killer!