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Does spraying white vinegar on my dog repel fleas and is it safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 5 months old

I read online that white vinger can be used to repel fleas from jumping on dogs, that just a light spray of vinger and water dose the trick ? Is this true? And is this safe to do so?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2019

No. This does not work very well. Pets that ingest large amounts of vinegar may also get G.I. upset so it is generally not recommended. The best products for fleas are oral products like Simparica and Nexgard. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 30th, 2018

    No, this is not true, this will not help getting rid of fleas unfortunately, neither will any other natural product or home remedies that you may try, it just doesn't work. only good quality product can help protect your dog from fleas.here is the list of the best flea products on the market. Spot ons: Revoulution Advantage Advantage Multi Frontline (ticks as well) Tablets: Trifexis/comfortis Bravecto (ticks as well) - for dogs Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on February 5th, 2018

    No this isn't true at all, unfortunately the only thing that prevent fleas are high quality flea products. here is the list of the best flea products on the market. Spot ons: Revoulution Advantage Advantage Multi Frontline (ticks as well) Tablets: Trifexis/comfortis Bravecto (ticks as well) Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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    Published on June 17th, 2019

    The vinegar may upset your puppy stomach and it will not be effective against fleas. I recommend to use an oral flea preventative such as Simparica or Nexgard. Feeding vinegar is not recommended. I hope this helps.

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