Has Anyone Tried "Critter Oil" ??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Superpup · 04-07-2006, 05:05 PM

Hi Everyone!

I live in NJ, and flea season is upon us.

I was browsing some "Natural Pet" sites, and found out a lot of information regarding flea PREVENTION with natural products; essential oils. Use of lemon, eucalyptus, lavender oils, Neem, teatree, and others has been known to prevent fleas from jumping onto our babies.

There is a simple recipe for a lemon based, make-at-home product. Cut one fresh lemon (the more rind, the better) and place it into 1 pint of boiling water. Let it seep overnight, strain, and pour into spray bottle. Spray baby's hair, let dry before going out in sun.

There are many other recipes for drops of essential oils into an oil base, such as olive or almond. It seemed a little complicated ordering all the ingredients from different places, and then, I happened upon "Critter Oil". It was invented by a "holistic groomer" in FL. It comes with a recipe book; you can make a diluted spray for pet, bedding, garden, and add it to your favorite shampoo.

I spray my guys with Frontline Spray and want to augment this treatment, not with any other drugs or chemicals, but with something natural.

Not for use in households with cats. Essential oils are toxic to them.

I just received mine today from http://www.naturespet.com , and will read booklet thoroughly before use.

I was just wondering if anyone else has used this or a similar product.

Thanks.

romeos mommy · 04-07-2006, 05:08 PM

we have been looking for a product just like this. we are going to try it too. we live in nj too. thanx for sharing.

Princessyorkies · 04-07-2006, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the info. Going to check this one out.

Superpup · 04-19-2006, 02:11 PM

Using it for 2 weeks, and it's working great!!!

NO FLEAS!!!!

winnismom · 04-19-2006, 03:27 PM

sounds harmless and worth a try. I wonder if the lemon juice will bleach their hair though.

04-07-2006, 05:05 PM	#1
Superpup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Posts: 102	Has Anyone Tried "Critter Oil" ??? Hi Everyone! I live in NJ, and flea season is upon us. I was browsing some "Natural Pet" sites, and found out a lot of information regarding flea PREVENTION with natural products; essential oils. Use of lemon, eucalyptus, lavender oils, Neem, teatree, and others has been known to prevent fleas from jumping onto our babies. There is a simple recipe for a lemon based, make-at-home product. Cut one fresh lemon (the more rind, the better) and place it into 1 pint of boiling water. Let it seep overnight, strain, and pour into spray bottle. Spray baby's hair, let dry before going out in sun. There are many other recipes for drops of essential oils into an oil base, such as olive or almond. It seemed a little complicated ordering all the ingredients from different places, and then, I happened upon "Critter Oil". It was invented by a "holistic groomer" in FL. It comes with a recipe book; you can make a diluted spray for pet, bedding, garden, and add it to your favorite shampoo. I spray my guys with Frontline Spray and want to augment this treatment, not with any other drugs or chemicals, but with something natural. Not for use in households with cats. Essential oils are toxic to them. I just received mine today from http://www.naturespet.com , and will read booklet thoroughly before use. I was just wondering if anyone else has used this or a similar product. Thanks. __________________ SUPERPUP WESLEY AND SPENCER REST IN PEACE, RIPLEY "Kisses in the day, kisses at night, all Yorkie kisses are kisses done right!"

04-19-2006, 02:11 PM	#4
Superpup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Posts: 102	Update on Critter Oil Using it for 2 weeks, and it's working great!!! NO FLEAS!!!! __________________ SUPERPUP WESLEY AND SPENCER REST IN PEACE, RIPLEY "Kisses in the day, kisses at night, all Yorkie kisses are kisses done right!"

04-07-2006, 05:08 PM	#2
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	we have been looking for a product just like this. we are going to try it too. we live in nj too. thanx for sharing.

04-07-2006, 05:11 PM	#3
Princessyorkies Owned by my Furbabies Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,482	Thanks for the info. Going to check this one out.

04-19-2006, 03:27 PM	#5
winnismom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 223	sounds harmless and worth a try. I wonder if the lemon juice will bleach their hair though.