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12-09-2009, 08:40 PM | #16 | |
My Sweet Cupcake Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York
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I just received the Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Liquid Soap so I will be giving that a try as well.
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12-10-2009, 03:42 PM | #17 | |
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The apple cider vinegar actually gets all the soap residue out of the coat, so most times you won't even need a conditioner. It just leave the coat so soft and managable. Don't use the essential oils directly on the dog or it will blister the skin. It's strong stuff and is why you only need about 20 drops to 16 oz. of shampoo.
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12-10-2009, 04:15 PM | #18 |
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| Here is more information on ACV: Apple Cider Vinegar cures - the best NATURAL home remedy for many health issues.
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12-11-2009, 10:33 PM | #19 |
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| We have had terrible flea issues this fall and now, worse than ever! I found this thread a few days ago and went and ought the soap, cedar oil and ACV today and bathed one of the dogs tonight. I was confused though with the cedar oil and put 20 drops in the mixture I used for the bath and not the entire bottle of soap. Did I do it wrong? He doesn't seem to have any issues with the amount as he seems quite content and hasn't itched since his bath! I want to make sure though before I bathe the other one. Seems like great tuff, thanks for this thread! I am praying that it fixes Teddy's skin issues.
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12-14-2009, 08:14 AM | #20 |
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| I finally found the soap at the health food store, but it was the 18-in-1 Hemp Lavedaer pure castile soap. I didn't add anything to it. Is this going to be about the same as you make up???? I went ahead and tried it. As I was bathing my male I saw a flea crawing I pour a cup of water containing the soap on it and it died. Then I found two more dead ones. I use the k-9 advantage every 28 days and can not believe the flea problems. I then rinsed in the Braggs ACV, should this leave the vinegar oder or did I get it to strong???? Their coats feel very soft, but Joey was pissed at me for about 24 hours.... Hope this stuff helps.....Thanks for sharing........ |
04-01-2010, 10:15 AM | #21 |
Yorkie Yakker | Hi Everyone, Newbie here ...Tobias is having his first battle w/fleas, he's 2yrs 7mo. I think it's a minor case b/c I've only seen 3 and none on his face or belly. However, I'm paranoid about them resurfacing. I typically use Frontline Plus, ran out, ordered it online, and it hasn't arrived yet. Couldn't wait so I went to Petsmart, bought a single use of FirstShield trio, it was the only thing they had that would kill the fleas, eggs & ticks. I bathed him with a prescription shampoo he's been using and then applied it. He hated it as usual, but he's still scratching from time to time. I'm not sure if it's the greasiness of the gunk or fleas? Should I bathe him again in Dawn or is it too soon (it's been 2 days)? I also washed all his stuff vacuumed like a mad woman, bought Farnam Adams Flea & Tick Carpet Spray w/Linalool & Nylar have to finish the house with this today, I'm going to try the Apple cider vinegar combo as well and spritz the place with Eucalyptus oil. Is there anything else I should do? Could the First Shield not be working? I think it's Petsmart brand sport treatment. Bathe or not to bathe again? Should I go to the vet and get the oral meds? Please help, I need to get these things off my pup and outta my house! THANK YOU!
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04-06-2010, 12:50 PM | #22 | |
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Thank You for these great tips!!! I too use Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Liquid Soap for Cerise and have suggested it before. It works WONDERS for the skin!!! And it does not dry the hair out. I don't get why people can't seem to get to understand that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is not good for a sensitive Yorkies skin or hair Just because a product says it's for a dogs skin and hair doesn't make it good. Most of the grooming products are junk just like cheap human grooming products. They are packaged and being marketed for the pet industry. I will find the Pet Silk and try it and the essential oil drops too!
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04-06-2010, 05:34 PM | #24 |
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| Here is a link to an earlier thread about using ACV http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...r-vinegar.html There are a couple of good links within the thread. Also, one can do a search for apple cider vinegar on YT, as I did, and come with hundreds of posts.
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04-21-2010, 04:12 PM | #25 |
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| Fleas were horrid last summer until I got Target spray from Dog Fleas - Target Spray Treatment for Canine Fleas I love that it is all natural so I feel better using it on Purdy and the difference it made is remarkable. |
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05-01-2010, 06:05 AM | #29 |
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| Would the castile soap w/say one of the essential oils (to kill fleas) burn their eyes? I'm sure the ACV would, so one would have to be careful not to get this in their eyes...I just don't know about the castile soap? |
05-04-2010, 10:24 AM | #30 |
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| I'm confused a tad bit. Do you use the Castile soap as the shampoo? Or do you use a separate shampoo along with and in combination with the Castile soap? I used 3tbsp of ACV (Braggs brand which I love also) dilluted in 2 cups of water as a final rinse. Prior, I diluted a few drops of the Castile soap in water and lathered up Zoey along with applying her regular shampoo and rinsed, rinsed, rinsed with water. - Did I do it right? Can I just use the Castile soap as shampoo or do you use it with a shampoo? Thanks. Great recommendations by the way!!
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