I use advantage and bathe Teddy every week using a few drops of lavender oil which I purchased from a health food store, in his rinse water. If there are any fleas on him they usually fall off in the water or I get them out with a flea comb. It makes him smell good and also relaxes him. The advantage didn't seem to be working at first but now after several months seems to be doing better. He seemed to be picking fleas up when he went on walks with my hubby. I keep a spray in the fridge and spritz him with it before he goes out and when he comes back in. I make the spray using 1 cup water- 4 drops lavender oil, 4 drops tea tree oil and 3 or 4 drops of geranium oil to which I add 1 drop of Nature's Sunshine concentrate. This helps keep mosquitos and other insects off him too. I usually put a few drops of geranium oil on his collar every 3-4 days also. I use geranium oil sparingly as it is strong but everyone really likes the way he smells! I have used this spray on myself and it works for me. |