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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 11:07:37 AM
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In the Summer time to try and deter bugs from bothering my dog I make a Rosemary Repellent. Take one teaspoon of Rosemary for each cup of boiling water and let steep for about an hour. When cool, transfer to a spray bottle and keep in the fridge. Before my pup goes out, I give a quick spray (avoiding the eyes, nose, mouth and other sensitive areas). This helps repel any bugs and cools her off too!
She also likes to lay under the porch (it's an open porch) so we planted mint there to also repel any bugs and make her smell fresh 
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory |
Edited by - Calicogirl on Mar 27 2009 3:02:58 PM |
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proudnanaof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kim
Denton
NC
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2009 : 02:58:29 AM
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Thank you for this idea. I can not wait to try it. I have a tea cup and only being 3 pounds I hate putting anything on him. I have been using SSS from Avon and it works okay but leaves him too oily. I read in a magazine that giving daily baths will help keep them under control but would that not dry out his skin?
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2009 : 10:30:50 AM
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Kim,.
I think it might depend on the shampoo that you are using. I would check with the vet first about daily shampooing. :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 06:57:46 AM
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just an FYI, I buy my herbs at Winco. I bought Rosemary last night, aprox 1 cp for .46 cents
Kim
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 07:01:49 AM
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By the way I think planting mint where the dog lays is a wonderful idea! One of my dogs once got into some lavender bath oil beads and ate some. She had the most wonderful spicy-lavender smell for weeks! I bet having a dog lay on mint or lavender would do about the same thing!
Speaking of that- can you imagine a dog bed filled with just lavender buds instead of wood shavings? Can you imagine how wonderful your house would smell let alone the dog! HMMM.. I might have to try that if I can grow enough lavender!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 10:04:12 AM
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gosh I would think we could make them lavender pillows. Everytime they entered or left their dog crates it would re activate it. hmmmm.
Kim
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sukimsu
Farmgirl at Heart
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Suanne
Naples
FL
USA
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Posted - May 12 2009 : 1:48:03 PM
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My father used cedar shavings as litter in the dog house. The pleasant scent kept the bugs at bay and the oil from the shavings made Rebel's coat shine.
sukimsu
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Michigan Girl in TX
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kristi
Cottonwood Shores
TX
USA
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Posted - May 29 2009 : 8:21:58 PM
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Would the rosemary water be okay to use on kitties too? Do you use fresh or dry?
~Kristi
Farmgirl #474
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 10:07:05 AM
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Hi Kristi,
I don't know if a cat's skin would be more sensitive. If I were to try it I would probably use less Rosemary just to be on the safe side. My dog is about 70 pounds. I use dry Rosemary, I hope this helps.
I am not a vet so I don't know for sure :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lori
Alvordton
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USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2019 : 5:50:31 PM
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Hmmmmm, wondering if using rosemary on dogs will keep those pesty gnats away? I hate it when they get around the dogs face. I know I can't spray anywhere near their faces but will the smell on their bodies keep them away from the face?
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fieldstories
Farmgirl at Heart
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Jennifer
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2019 : 12:53:32 PM
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| Hi all - just a quick note of caution. My dog is epileptic, so I've done a bunch of research into natural support of his condition. While researching, I learned that rosemary can be a potent trigger of seizures in dogs who are susceptible. This can be really problematic when purchasing dog food since many of the "natural" brands use rosemary as a preservative. Granted, the number of dogs that will be negatively affected by rosemary is probably pretty small, but it's good to know, just in case. |
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