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Barnyard Buddies:  Homeopathic suggestions for fleas/ticks?  |
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
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 Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:45:44 PM
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Either homemade or store bought is fine. I have a 12 week old puppy and I am utilizing a minimal vaccine protocal with him. I don't want to douse him in chemicals to keep fleas and ticks off. He has none now, but we will spend the weekend in tick country and I don't want him getting eaten alive.
Thanks!
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bertha
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bertha
St Joseph
Mi
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:51:36 PM
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| Try using Avons Skin So SOFT spray You can get it on line at Avon.com bertha |
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:56:07 PM
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Oops. I did. It made his coat kind of icky.
I just talked to my health food store - they have a product called Halo that's made of essential oils and can be diluted and sprayed on a bandana or collar. She says it smells good, too.
I'll keep the SoS for my family! Thanks for the suggestion.
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 5:03:29 PM
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Garlic. I give my dogs a teaspoon every day-mix it right in with their food. Youcan do capsuls if its easier. My dogs do not have fleas, or ticks and their heart health is great. Now the breath is a different story.....
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 06:15:02 AM
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I use DE liberally but don't like to put it on a mostly-black dog. ;0) It would then also be all over my car since I wanted something to use while out in the country for the weekend (and the dog goes with us).
I feed it to all my critters and use it on the carpets and it works great. Plus, it makes a GREAT chicken dust bath!
Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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Edited by - fiddlers wife on Aug 09 2008 06:38:44 AM |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 06:30:09 AM
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hi ginny, the "natural health bible for dogs and cats" says you can use diluted(50/50) tea tree oil topically on dogs, (fyi, not cats) for fleas and ticks as a preventative. it must be diluted at least 50/50.
i have not used this myself so cannot speak to personal experience. also, grace gerber here on our site has alot of knowledge i feel on animal care and may have more info for you. when i have a question like yours i usually just email her directly.
love
frannie in texas
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 06:35:51 AM
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Thank you, Frannie.
I feel awful because you lovely farmgirls are trying to help and I keep throwing up roadblocks... Perhaps I should have said "I need suggestions for flea/tick preventative that don't involve Skin So Soft, DE or tea tree oil..." (hubby hates it).
I ended up getting something from the health food store that has essential oils in it (tea tree is one of them, but don't tell). I used it on him last night and he smells good, his coat is still that soft puppy fur and he isn't a walking cloud of dust. Hee. Oh, and it seems to have kept the bugs away.
I will file Grace's name away for future reference!
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Edited by - fiddlers wife on Aug 09 2008 06:39:56 AM |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 06:54:02 AM
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thats okay. tea tree oil is a bit of a strong smell thats for sure, but i dont dislike it, my dh does so maybe it is a guy thing.
grace does have alot of info and hers comes from experience, to me the best kind, and she also has a reference for a business that deals in natural animal products but i couldnt find my catalogue this morning.
anyway, have a good and tick free weekend.
love
frannie in texas
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 06:59:18 AM
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It must be a guy thins. I know several others who can't stand the stuff. Too bad - it has great medicinal uses.
Thanks, Frannie. ;0)
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craftychick06
True Blue Farmgirl
71 Posts
Darlene
fennville
Mi
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 6:57:48 PM
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You know i never heard of DE will have to check into that for the "girls" chickens for their yearling dusting!!
My friend and I made a spray with absolute vodka and put in lavander, euclyptus and peppermint oils, it smells really good and have not seen any critters on the dogs, i also sprayed it on the horses and goats for fly prevention. I did read on the net somewhere that straight Listerine is good for flies and bugs?? Havent tried that yet though. I agree with not wanting to use too many chemicals on the puppy! We feel that way too.
Good Luck!!
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 3:39:57 PM
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I'm not sure if you have access to myrtle trees in MO, but fleas hate the smell. Rubbing them on our pets and stuffing dog beds with it was a very effective practice in coastal Oregon.
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
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Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 7:32:29 PM
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Neem oil- stinks real bad, but kills everything :)
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2011 : 03:45:22 AM
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| brewer's yeast tablets that also contain garlic. You can find them at places like Petsmart |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 2:22:42 PM
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I agree with garlic. There's good info under B.A.R.F. diets for dogs. By the way it's garlic IN your dog not ON your dog. That made me laugh and I thought I might not want him smelling like garlic. The cats would give him a hard time.
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2012 : 09:01:53 AM
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| What about just using straight garlic? Garlic I know works to keep the ticks from biting. |
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 10:26:41 AM
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| I didn't realize i said on, yes I know in. Guess you got a good laugh on me. Oh well ha ha. |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Zan
New York
New York
USA
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 11:40:59 AM
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| My dog eats almost anything, he even likes fruit, how about that??? I think I would have better luck cooking with to give him. Seeing he gets some of what I eat he gets it in him constantly. garlic is my favorite spice. |
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AshleyH
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Ashley
Forsyth
Mt.
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 3:46:59 PM
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you can make flea powder with Fennel --> mix and grind 1 cup each of rue, wormwood, rosemary, fennel, and pepermint. when the herbs have been ground to a powder dust the animal with it and work it in as you go.
Flea wash --> add 1 cup fresh or dried rosemary to 4 cups of boiling water. cover and steepuntil cool. strain. wash the dog and rinse well. Pour the herbal liquid on the dog and work in well. leave the tea on te dog and let it dry.
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 10:13:09 AM
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| Thanks for the information Ashley!! Definitely gonna try it. |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 11:27:57 PM
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My only comment that has lasted through humans and dogs alike is to brush with the metal comb. I used conditioner (tres semmer) 3 times a day and spent 30 minutes combing while they watched their favorite show. The shampoos work for infestations, the others work for those unable to care further. I remember spending many many nights with my one daughter, cutting hair, and using conditioner and assessment to decide if we would have to repeat it another night.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2012 : 08:20:37 AM
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| FieldsofThyme, What kinds of oils do you use? Are the same that have all ready been mentioned here?? |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2012 : 6:41:36 PM
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| Just plain old brewers' yeast tablets are an old preventive for fleas. You don't need garlic in them. And without garlic, you can give them to cats, too. Mine love them as treats! |
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 4:16:38 PM
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My dog has had all sorts of health problems, mainly non-regenerative anemia which she overcame thanks to prayer and a great holistic vet. She is my little miracle girl beagle. The holistic vet suggested I use Green Pet Fleaze-off natural flea and tick wipes. They come 30 to a pack and you can use one sheet a couple of times so long as you stick it back in the box and close tightly. Or, put it in a zip-lock baggie. I used them last summer on my little beagle, my outdoor cat, and my donkey (they also repel mosquitoes and flies) and they worked very well. There are 30 wipes to a box and they are all natural, no nasty chemicals. Ingredients are several oils --- lemongrass, cinnamon, sesame, and castor. Inert Ingredients --- purified water, vitamin E acetate, and polysorbate 20. the only warning is to keep out of the eyes. Each application lasts 1 to 3 days. They can be ordered online.
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Homeopathic suggestions for fleas/ticks?
