Fleas - EO's on CATS???? Be Careful!!!

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PLEASE be careful and do more research because I have heard that using essential oils can be VERY harmful, even FATAL to cats - something about their skin reacting to the oils...I read that it is ok for dogs, but NOT for cats...I am not stating this as fact....but I just wanted you to have that information before using it on cats...

 

 

I would hate for something to happen...I would give you the source, but I do not recall where I read that....

 

Georgia

On 8/3/06, Tori <vcotten wrote:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eucalyptus oil and wintergreen oil work well to rid pets, carpets, furniture of fleas and keep them away. I use both of these harmless oils in my home and yard as well as on my little female chihuahua and have never seen a flea since starting it!

Eucalyptus Blend:1 tsp. eucalyptus essential oil mixed in a spray bottle with 20oz. water. Spray your pet(keep out of eyes), pets bedding, furniture, carpet. It dries quickly and smells good. Repeat several times a week. Wintergreen Blend:1 tsp. wintergreen essential oil mixed in a spray bottle with 20oz. water. Do the same as above but only needs to be repeated once or twice a month.Also, feeding your dog minced fresh garlic really helps, just mix a TBSP. into some wet dog food and feed it once daily to keep fleas and ticks off your pooch.My uncle uses pennyroyal and swears by it. He puts 8 drops on the back of his dogs necks between the shoulder blades right on the skin and repeats it every 10-14 days. He swears the fleas have never come back.And here is a recipe for an all natural flea collar:2 TBSP. peppermint essential oil1/2 cup rosemary essential oil2 TBSP white cedar essential oil

1/4 cup citronella essential oil2 TBSP eucalyptus essential oilSoak a natural fiber rope in the mixture allow to dry several hours before putting it on dog - do not use on cats!If you have a heavy infestation in your carpets sprinkle borax on and leave for one hour, vacuum well. Keep pets and kids away until thoroughly vacuumed.Hope you find this helpful.Tori