Neem has a lot of antiseptic and medicinal properties. The oil extracted from neem is in demand all over the world. Today, there are a lot of people who trust neem oil and its benefits. Besides the medicinal properties of this oil, it is used in soaps, toothpaste, skin care products as well as hair care products. The use of this oil has also shown a lot of positive results in curing many skin diseases in humans as well as pets.

Benefits of Neem Oil for Dogs

The oil is beneficial for dog's health in many ways. This oil helps to keep tick, fleas, parasites away from dogs, boosts the immune system, and promotes healthy teeth, skin, and a shiny and problem-free coat. Let us look at the benefits in detail.

Dog shampoos with neem oil are effective, and work extremely well for flea and tick control in dogs. Since neem is known for its insecticidal properties, giving your dog a bath with its shampoo will help to get rid of all these skin problems. This shampoo is safe even if you use it often. Reducing unnecessary loss of fur, preventing skin diseases, strengthening and improving the fur coat, etc. are some of the benefits of shampoos containing this oil. Here is a simple recipe to make pet shampoo. Mix around 5ml of neem oil to 100ml of regular shampoo that you use for your dog.

Neem soap for dogs are also available in the market. You can use this soap while giving your dog a bath. This helps to treat scabies, viruses or other yeast infections and skin rashes. Neem soap is gentle and safe for your dog.

Neem oil for fleas on dogs is also very effective. You can use this oil safely as it has no harmful effects. But do not use too much oil to get rid of fleas in dogs. So it is necessary to check with your veterinarian about the recommended amount, if your dog has lot of fleas on its coat. Make sure you use raw oil and not refined one. You can use neem oil with shampoos, sprays and soaps.

It is very important to keep your dog's ears clean. If not, there can be many diseases that might cause severe problems. There are many insects, fleas, ticks that hide deep in the furry areas of the ears which are difficult to treat. Before using neem oil for dog's ears, make sure you have cleaned the ears properly by removing or wiping dirt with a wet cotton. The oil can prevent the re-infestation of insects in dogs. Apply diluted oil to your dog's furry ear edges. Do not apply on the inner area of the ear skin as this can irritate the dog, as this oil is strong. You can dilute the oil with almond oil or olive oil too.

The oil can also be used as a spray on the dog's coat. These sprays are easy to make. All you will need is 1 gallon of water, 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid soap, and a tablespoon of neem oil. First heat 1 gallon water in a container. The water should be warm and not hot. Now mix the liquid soap in the warm water and add the oil to it. Keep stirring this mixture for about 5 minutes. Now pour this solution in a spray bottle and use it on your dog. Make sure that you use this spray immediately after you prepare it. This spray is usable for maximum 8 hours after it is made.

Neem oil is an easy and most effective way to treat skin infections in dogs. The effect of this oil might vary in every dog. Some dogs may show quick results while some may not. Using the oil internally is not recommended though. So use this oil in the right way to keep your dogs healthy and happy.