[jenn1381]

I used tree tea oil when Oliver had fleas last fall. I put a few drops in my hand, mixed it with shampoo and bathed him in it - left it on as long as he'd tolerate it. The smell sticks around for a while, but I didn't find it too overpowering at all, I actually kinda liked it. It really seemed to do the trick, after 3 baths he was flea free (the infestation was not bad at all thanks to his Sentinel heartworm meds keeping the life cycle at bay). I plan to bathe both dogs with it once a month as a preventative this year. I've also heard that peppermint and lavender oil is good for fleas, too. I know someone that does a drop of each in the bath and she's never had a flea problem with her 2 dogs.