If you are like me, your dogs (pets) are your children. You want them to receive the best care possible which includes natural treatments when they need it, not pharmaceuticals with side effects. Since essential oils
aid the body by healing and the prevention of ailments, the next step would be to ask, "Are essential oils safe for dogs?". Most of them are, however, it is generally recommended they not be given internally. Aromatic or topical solutions should be used. You must also remember that your dog cannot tell you what is or is not working-you must closely watch their reactions. Watch for excessive scratching, sniffing, nervousness, or whining to indicate a negative reaction. Always be sure
to use pure, therapeutic grade oils and dilute them to 25% of the adult formula due to their size (Great Danes excepted!). Keep in mind that what is good for a big dog is not good for a small dog. Do not use any oils on puppies under 8 weeks old or toy breeds under 10 weeks old. It's not as strange as it sounds. Animals have the innate ability to know what they need (zoopharmacognosy in scientific terms). Choose an essential oil and offer it to your dog to smell
(after diluting it). If he likes it, he may just want to smell it. He may also want to lick it. If your dog doesn't like it (exhibiting any of behaviors above), do not enforce its use. A dog's sense of smell is estimated to be 10-100 times better than ours. Imagine being covered by fragrance you hate-then multiply it by 10 or 100 and you will understand why you shouldn't force the use of any given oil if your dog doesn't like it. Some
marketers of essential oils have created terminology referring to the quality of essential oils. The term "therapeutic grade" was created for oils that meet these criteria: Insect repellent for your pet (As recommended in "Outdoor Life" and "Field and Stream"): Mist on animals. Brushing it in makes their coats gleam and keeps insects off so the animals don't fidget in the show ring. Insect Repellent Recipe for Pets: Mix in a spray bottle. Black Fly Spray For Dogs: Use as a spray or a dip Flea Repellent: Flea counts dropped 40 percent in one day after dogs were soaked in this solution. This application should last for about six days. Spray your dog's fur with Skin So Soft to prevent fleas.
Mist your dog all over (avoiding his face) and brush him thoroughly to make sure you've distributed the oil in all areas. Do this each day during flea season. Another plus, this should help make him smell good and is helpful if your dog has a dry coat. Mosquitoes:
Pet Flea Bath:
Mix in your pet's bath water. It takes the fleas off of them. Then in between baths spray the animal to keep the fleas off. Homemade Tick Treatment and RepellentBeing able to treat your pet for ticks naturally is important if you want to protect their health and that of the planet. These natural, homemade tick repellents and prevention techniques are things you can do at home simply and easily. These tips will make it possible to prevent and repel ticks naturally, without the use of harmful pesticides. Tea tree oil treatment:
Neem oil massage:
Herbal tick collar: Make your own tick collar by
Tick shampoo:
Herbal repellents:
Herbal flea powder:
Homemade Flea TreatmentHomemade flea collars:
Neem oil rub:
Homemade Flea sprays using essential oils:
Lemon wash:
Flea shampoo:
Diatomaceous earth:
Best ones FOR MOSQUITOS, TICKS AND FLEASGeranium is an essential oil that repels mosquitos, ticks and fleas and can be used on dogs. Directions for Geranium Use Pure Geranium Essential Oil is very powerful and effective. If used alone as a spray, we suggest you put:
No need to make the fur all wet, the bugs are repelled from the scent of it. Do not get in the eyes, nose or mouth. *NOTE: There is a natural spray that can be purchased which is similar to the one above. Use It on Your Cat1. Don't overuse the SSS. Just use the lotion,
2. Use Skin So Soft on your cats as a flea repellent.
3. A natural way to help cats with flea problems and flea allergies is to rub Skin So Soft into the skin.
And one for you!Combine in a 16 oz bottle:
Shake & it's ready to use. Spray on yourself. Make some extra to give to neighbors Here are some essential oils that should NOT be used on dogs:Anise / Camphor / Hissop / Juniper* / White Thyme / Yarrow
Birch / Wintergreen
Cassia / Clove leaf and bud
Horseradish / Mustard / Tansy
Pennyroyal
Rue
Wormwood
Citronella
Can I use Avon Skin So Soft on my dog?The Bug Guard line of Skin So Soft by Avon comes in aerosol and pump sprays for easy use on both humans and pets. To use the original bath oil, Field and Stream magazine recommends mixing 1.5 ounces with a gallon of water and spraying it onto your dog just before heading out.
Does Avon Skin So Soft repel fleas on dogs?Skin So Soft as a flea repellent for pets
Skin So Soft from Avon is a bath oil used to help open pores and moisturize the skin, and it really does work as a flea repellent. Skin So Soft could be the right flea repellent for your pet.
Is Skin So Soft good for dogs dry skin?Skin So Soft Bath Oil massaged directly into the skin of your dog acts as a successful repellant, makes dogs smell good, and helps prevent dry, itchy skin. 83. A natural way to help cats with flea problems and flea allergies is to rub Skin So Soft Bath Oil into the skin.
How do you use Skin So Soft for fleas?Use Skin So Soft on your cats as a flea repellent. Spray a pet brush with the one-to-one oil and water solution, then brush out your cat's fur. This will not only repel fleas, but also will make your cat's coat nice and shiny and help with any dry skin issues.
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