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PETS--Doggie Flea Control Shampoo, etc

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Recipe Introduction

Apersonal testamonial regarding the Natural Skin Tonic (lemon slices and water) Believe it or not - this WORKS!! Our dog - part Skipper Dee- is alergic to grass, especially wet grass. She tends to chew on her tail; her feet until all hair has been eliminated. Last night - the lemon/water tonic used on her. Rather than sponge on, we sprayed on. She slept like a bear and this morning no nibbling from her. So simple, but if it works -- we will be dedicated users!!

List of Ingredients


Flea Shampoo
Make your own insect-repellent shampoo by adding a few drops of essential oil of rosemary or eucalyptus to a bottle of natural shampoo or castile soap. (Do not apply these oils directly to the skin. They are too irritating.)

ROSEMARY CONDITIONER
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 pint boiling water

Combine and steep for 10 minutes, covered. Strain and cool to body temperature. Pour it over your pet after the final rinse. rub in and towel dry without further rinsing.

HERBAL FLEA POWDER
Combine one part each of these powdered herbs: eucalyptus, rosemary, fennel, yellow dock, wormwood and rue. Put this mixture in a shaker-top jar, such as a jar for parsley flakes.

Apply the flea powder sparingly to your pet's coat by brushing backward with your hand or the comb and sprinkling it into the base of the hairs, especially on the neck, back and belly. To combat severe infestations, use several times a week. Afterward, put your animal friend outside for a while so the disgruntled tenants vacate in the yard and not in your house.

HERBAL FLEA COLLAR
These are impregnated with insect-repellent herbal oils. Some are made to be "recharged" with the oils and used again. Buy them at natural food stores.

NATURAL SKIN TONIC
Thinly slice a whole lemon, including the peel. Add it to 1 pint of near-boiling water and let it steep overnight. The next day, sponge the solution onto the animal's skin and let it dry. You can use this daily for severe skin problems involving fleas. It is a source of natural flea-killing substances like d-limonene and other healing ingredients found in the whole lemon.









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