 Herbal Remedies
What a coincidence, I am reading "Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats" and just read this chapter about 2 days ago, here are a couple of things he recommends.
Herbal Flea Powder: Combine one part each of as many of these powdered herbs as you can find: eucalyptus, rosemary, fennel, yellow duck, wormwood, and rue. Put the mixture in a shaker-top jar. Apply the powder sparingly to your pet's coat by brushing backward with your hand or 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.
Natural Skin Tonic: The animal herbalist Juliette de Bairacli-Levy recommends this lemon skin tonic, which many of his clients use on their pets for a general skin toner, parasite repellent, and treatment for mange. 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 your pet'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 such as d-limonene and other healing ingredients found in the whole lemon.
I'm interested to know if any of these work. Good Luck! |