Natural Flea and Tick Repellant for Pets
"From the Outpost Natural Foods magazine. Don't know how well this works, but wanted to share it."
- Ready In:
- 2mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
1
ingredients
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Fleas
- garlic
- apple cider vinegar
- brewer's yeast
- eucalyptus oil
-
Ticks
- basil or basil oil
directions
- Vitamin B or garlic supplements aid in strengthening the immune system.
- Some studies have shown small amounts of garlic per meal builds an odor and taste unacceptable to fleas.
- Apple cider vinegar may also repel fleas. A drop per day in the pet's water bowl will deter fleas and build the immune system.
- Brewer's yeast rubbed into a pet's skin or powdered on the fur are both recommended ways to naturally deter fleas.
- Citronella oil put into a shampoo is another method. Citronella oil and eucalyptus oil on the collar may help also.
- For Ticks: Basil can be crushed and mixed with water to use as a spray, or the essential oil can be rubbed into the fur and skin.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
WI Cheesehead
Watertown, Wisconsin
I am a Christian wife and mother of 3 kids. Since my DH's high cholesterol, we've been eating better. I never used to like cooking. Since eating better, I've liked learning and preparing new recipes. My kids haven't reconciled themselves to the new eating yet. I grind my own grain and make all my own breads.?Working 2 hours a day in the local high school lunch room.??I am homeschooling my high schooler.? ?Also found out 1 child has multiple food allergies (wheat, dairy, tomato, chocolate, etc) and another is gluten sensitive. So, we just started (July 09) eating gluten and dairy free. I've been busy with getting our house market ready, even though it's not the best time for that.?
