In light of the recent photo I've seen on facebook, I feel it necessary to write a pet remedy blog to share some more natural ways of getting rid and repelling fleas and ticks. The chemicals that flea repellents use or that are put into flea collars are insecticides and not good for human or animal skin.
Cat Pillow Flea Repellent
Mix equal parts of chamomile and catnip. Add twice as much pennyroyal. Stuff a pillow with these herbs and they will love you.
Flea Powder with Pennyroyal
Mix together 2 tablespoons each of powdered wormwood and rosemary. Add 4 tablespoons of powdered pennyroyal, and 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper. Use as often as you would a commercial flea powder. Caution: Do not get this into the animal's eyes.
Flea Repellent
This is also good for treating mange. I have people who swear by this, however I've never used it. Simply apply WD-40 to the spine of the animal. It runs down the sides of the animal and keep fleas away.
Flea Wash
Add 1 cup fresh or dried rosemary to 4 cups boiling water. Cover and steep until cool. Strain. Wash the dog and rinse well. Pour the herbal liquid on the dog and work in well. Leave the rosemary tea on the dog and let it dry.
Sure Fire Way To Stop Fleas
Give your dog 1 tablet of 100 mg of thiamine daily. You can grind it add to cat food as well. It works.
what about horse flies eating away at my dogs ears?
ReplyDeleteJuany basil is a natural fly repellent. If your dog is outdoors only, try keeping some basil plants near his dog house.
DeleteAlso pennyroyal is an effective and safe fly repellent for livestock so this may work for flies that bite on your dog. Keep this flower around your dog house as well.