The smell and stickiness from spraying apple cider vinegar on your pet's bedding or directly on your pet is enough to keep you away, but fleas and ticks aren't as picky. Forcing your pet to drink vinegar will also do nothing to keep away fleas and ticks.

What kills tick on dogs instantly?

Rubbing Alcohol

Nothing does the job quite like rubbing alcohol. Not only is it famous for killing any bad bacteria in wounds, but it can also wipe out a tick for good. After you remove the tick, drop it in a cup of alcohol and place a lid over it so it can't escape.

What is the best way to kill ticks on dogs?

Use tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as closely to the dog's skin as possible. Pull with a firm, steady, upward motion. Apply a disinfectant such as rubbing alcohol or iodine to the wound to prevent infection.