Eco Flea and Tick Treatments for Dogs and Cats

Please read the safety instructions at the end. Important stuff, Cats are different from dogs and other mammals in that they metabolize and excrete certain substances in their bodies in a very special way. The key is the feline liver. Cats do not produce the necessary enzymes to break down certain substances and then flush them out of their bodies. Not all essential oils cause serious problems with cats. The two worst offenders are limonene and pinene. Sadly, these two essential oils are frequently found in natural flea and tick repellents, shampoos,

Natural Flea Treatment

Make your own spray

This method will not kill existing fleas or eggs but spraying it on your pet early in the year may help prevent fleas altogether. Fleas spend a lot of their time off their host, so this may help ensure they don't come back. Fleas are repelled by both lavender oil and citrus oil, both of which are natural and harmless to your dog. Lavender can be harmful for cats, however, so avoid using it on them. Lavender has a calming effect on dogs, so you may notice your dog is more relaxed.

Ingredients:

    6 lemons

    50 drops of lavender essential oil

    3 cups of water

Directions:

    Slice lemons into thin round slices with the skin intact. Add to a pot and fill with water. Bring water to a boil. Remove it from heat and let sit overnight.     Strain the liquid into a spray bottle and add lavender oil.

    Spray the mixture on your dog whenever he goes outside or after a bath. You can also spray or soak his collar in the mixture to make a flea collar of your own. The mixture can be sprayed on rugs, carpeting and furniture or even in your yard to prevent fleas from settling in from surrounding areas.