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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Aug 16 2013 : 10:49:48 AM
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The girls show our dogs at the Fair and it seems that every year we get fleas from going to the fair grounds (they hold the practices there as well)
I have used flea shampoo. Just wondering if there are any natural things you use that work.
I found one, using Dawn Dish Soap and salt.
Any other recommendations?
thanks
Sandra
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Edited by - SandraM on Aug 16 2013 10:50:41 AM |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2013 : 12:37:34 PM
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dawn dish soap is great for killing the adult, larve and eggs, and orange oil will help repel them, along with ticks and biting fly...s
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2013 : 1:45:23 PM
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We learned that eucalyptus (dried or fresh) around the house
is a natural repellant. (our vet suggested this) We purchased
some and put it in vases around the house. It looked good, and
seemed to help keep them away. I know this won't immediately
help your pets, but it's good preventative measures.
I absolutely despise fleas! We have wood floors and they love to
get in the cracks and breed. ugh...
Jenny
Sister #4359
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2013 : 6:39:02 PM
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geranium, rosemary, garlic work well
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2013 : 9:50:23 PM
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We raise Beagles and Avon's Skin So Soft works and they smell good too!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9327 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2013 : 4:38:23 PM
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I use garlic powder and put a spoonful in with other herbs that I mix with enough molasses to make a ball and give it to them like a treat. You can also mix it in with their food--I've done that before too.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2013 : 5:16:43 PM
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Would you be willing to share your recipe for it? We just used the Advantage but I hate to put chemicals on them if there is something else that works and isn't bad for them. Can we give it to them if they have this other stuff on them?
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9327 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2013 : 09:55:11 AM
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We used the blue Dawn dish liquid for bathing and really seemed to work. Now I will try adding the garlic. thanks for starting this thread and for the tips.
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2013 : 4:52:46 PM
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Sure, Denise..I mix together rosemary, thyme, black mustard seeds, wormwood (can sub southerwood if you like), and garlic powder then add just enough black strap molasses to make it stick together, roll into little balls and stick them in the fridge. How much you use would depend on the size of the critters you're giving it to. I mix up a few spoonfuls at the time and use it on the dogs and equine. I make bigger balls for the equine than the dogs of course. I'm real bad for not measuring but my guess would be that I use about 2 tablespoons wormwood, 2 tablespoons garlic, 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds and 1-2 teaspoons of the rosemary and thyme. So far it has been working very well with worms (why I started using it) and I have noticed that my dogs don't have fleas or ticks-- and they are outside dogs.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2013 : 5:40:22 PM
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Rachel,
Thank you so much for sharing that with me. Would love to make some up and try it. I have to get the wormwood or southerwood and the black mustard seeds. Would be great to know I am giving them something that is not chemical laden.
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2013 : 5:49:16 PM
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I usually give it to them the week of the full moon--when parasites are moving around most. I generally give them the last ones on the day following the full moon, for a total of 7 days.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
www.madameapothecary.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2013 : 7:55:36 PM
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Just remember that fleas live in your home or wherever your pets live kennel etc) so if your pet has fleas you need to treat the home /kennel as well.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2013 : 07:48:04 AM
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We always treat the house when we treat the dogs Lorena. The only sure fire way to get rid of them totally is to get rid of the dogs. How ever, that is not an option here. 
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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USA
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