Uh oh - the last time Jazz was this irritated, he was battling a serious flea allergy. He didn't actually have fleas, but had an allergic reaction to flea saliva. Our veterinarian quickly diagnosed and cured him last year. (See previous post "Allergies!" for the whole story.) This year we are eager to confront the flea and tick season head on!! If possible, I would like to eliminate the use of chemicals on our pups; not to mention that it would be great to avoid the high cost of the traditional treatments. I stumbled upon this recipe for a natural cure and wanted to share it with you. Although, our pooch's don't have fleas right now, I'm hoping this treatment will deter the little pest from taking up residence!
To ward off the pests, pour 4 cups of boiling water over 2 cups of fresh rosemary needles and steep for 30 minutes. Strain the herbs and use a sponge to apply the liquid all over your dog's body, avoiding the eyes. Let air-dry. Fleas hate rosemary's distinctive aroma, making the herb a natural flea repellent.
We wish all our furry friends a flea free and happy summer! Woof!!
(Source: First for women)
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