KBNSC on Nostr: Ugh. Neighbor dog came over here last week, then later the neighbor mentions the dog ...

Ugh. Neighbor dog came over here last week, then later the neighbor mentions the dog has fleas. Found a few on our dogs yesterday. Late night washing everything. Successfully bathed 2 dogs and 2 cats without a scratch, so that’s a win.

Trying some natural methods, because the crap chemical stuff made our cat run around like we had poured acid on her back, and the Seresto collars are obviously not working this year. Using a combo of recommendations from trusted friends with more knowledge than me on natural products.

- Bathed with Dawne dish soap (not natural really but less toxic)
- After dry, 1 drop Terra Shield essential oil and a glob of coconut oil rubbed between hands then smoothed over cats. They didn’t love it, but tolerated it.
- For dogs, 1 drop Terra Shield essential oil and one drop lemongrass, also with coconut oil and rubbed into coat.
-all blankets and bedding washed in hot water
- Our few rugs sprinkled with Borax

I have a few other recipes to try for ongoing treatment and plan to sprinkle the yard with diatomaceous earth. Other ideas welcome.


(No I don’t MLM oils, bad past MLM experiences, but we do love them)


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