Gettingwell] Re:healthy cat food//Flea powders

[Guest guest]

Hope some of these help.

 

Regards, Dorothy.

 

^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^

 

HERBAL FLEA POWDER I

Use herbs in powdered form only.

2 oz. pennyroyal

1 oz. rosemary

1 oz. wormwood

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

Mix and store in a covered container. Use as often as any flea powder and

rub into skin.

DO NOT LET POWDER GET INTO PET'S EYES.

 

^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^

 

HERBAL FLEA POWDER II

1 part eucalyptus powder

1 part pennyroyal powder

1 part fennel powder

1 part yellow dock powder

Combine all ingredients in a shaker top jar and shake to mix.

Apply to your pet's fur by brushing backward with your hand or comb and

sprinkling the powder into the roots of the hairs. Concentrate on the neck,

back, and belly. Use just enough to add a little odor to the hairs.

For severe flea infestations, treat daily; otherwise, use two or three times

a week.

 

^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^

 

Rather than expose your pet as well as yourself and family to chemical

pesticides found in commercial flea powder products, the Tilfords suggest

making this natural powder:

1 part diatomaceous earth

2 parts feverfew flowers

2 parts mullein flowers

2 parts yarrow flowers, leaves, and stems

1 part sage or thyme

For the greatest potency, make only when needed. Grind the fresh ingredients

in an electric coffee grinder or use a mortar and pestle. Sprinkle and brush

into your pet's coat.

 

^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^

 

Combine one part each of as many of these powdered herbs as you can find:

· eucalyptus

· fennel

· rosemary

· rue

· wormwood

· yellow dock

Put this mixture in a standard shaker-top jar (such as a jar used for

parsley flakes).

Apply the flea powder sparingly to your pet's coat by brushing backward with

your hand or a comb, and sprinkling it onto the base of the hairs,

especially on the neck, back, and belly. If infestation is severe, use

several times a week. After each treatment, put your pet outside for awhile

so that the disgruntled tenants vacate your pets fur in the backyard (and

not in your house).

 

^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^

 

Rosemary Conditioner:

Rosemary tea, used by Anitra Frazier, author of The Natural Cat, makes an

excellent conditioner that promotes a glossy coat and helps to repel fleas.

1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)

1 pint boiling water

Combine and steep for 10 minutes, covered. Strain and cool to body

temperature. Pour it over your pet after the final rinse. rub in and towel

dry without further rinsing.

 

^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^

 

Keep your pet's bedding clean! Stuff their pillows with cedar, bay,

eucalyptus, lavender, wormwood and other strong smelling herbs.

 

^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^ ^..^