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Natural Flea Collar with E-3 Essential oils!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

IMG_0302Meet my friend Murphy!

Murphy is our 5 year old black lab/hound mix. After moving to North Carolina a few years ago and finding that we needed to treat  Murphy on a regular basis  for the prevention of flea’s,  I noticed when I used one of the national brand name flea drops,  Murphy became lethargic for a few days following the application.  I noticed this happened each month so I decided to try something natural, since Murphy being lethargic is not a state that he is EVER in. After a bit of trial and error  I have had great success with the following essential oil blend; below is the blend I create and how I use it.

Ingredients: Mix all ingredients together in a small jar with a lid.

  • 1/2 tsp. rubbing alcohol
  • 4 softgels of garlic
  • 1 drop Lavender E.E.
  • 1 drop Citronella
  • 1 drops Thyme Red
  • 1 drop Cedarwood USA

The softgels I use are the Wholefoods 365 brand Odorless Garlic, 500 mg softgels. I puncture the softgels with a pin and squeeze the contents into the alcohol and essential oil mixture.  DO NOT USE A LEATHER COLLAR. Use a collar that is made with absorbant material.  Lay the collar on a flat surface, on some paper towels or newspapers, shake the mixture and pour onto the BACK of the collar; the part of the collar that will be in contact the dogs body.  Let it dry about 45 minutes before placing back on the dog.

I repeat the application every month, the quantities I have given seem to be working for Murphy who weighs 85lb.  Murphy has been to the vet and boarded many times since using the blend;  and NO fleas or eggs have been found on him. I am really happy to have found a flea prevention method that does not make him sick! I have had great success now for 2 years!

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Goat Care with E3 Essential Oils

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Gotta love those Neubians!

Gotta love those Neubians!

Brittany and Wendy (the one with the horns, a Nubian-Alpine mix) of Horny Goats Farm in Rogue River, Oregon, are as you can see, both incredibly adorable!  I love Nubian goats,  I love how friendly they are, they are great milkers and the cheese, Feta, Chevre and Mozzarella that Brittany makes is superb! I was introduced to Brittany when I was looking for some Nubians to purchase a few years ago.  Brittany and her goats came highly recommended, she is  held in high regard both as a delightful woman to work with as well as the love and care she shows to all of her animals. As it was time for a delivery of essential oils, I thought it would be fun to share a photo of the girls and Brittany was willing to share some of her essential oil recipes that she uses in the teat care of her goats after each milking.

Instead of using Iodine or Bleach to clean the teats after each milking Brittany recommends the following:

Teat Oil & Spray (for after milking to prevent mastitis): In an 8 oz. spray bottle fill with organic olive oil,  water, add a couple of drops of biodegradable liquid soap and Vitamin E, then add 5-12 drops each of the following essential oils: Eucalyptus Globulus, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint and Tea Tree.  Apply after each milking.

Fly Spray for Barn & Goats: In an 8 oz. spray bottle, fill almost to the top with water, add a few drops of biodegradable liquid soap, a couple of drops of organic olive oil and 5-12 drops each of Cedarwood, Citronella, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Geranium and Lavender.

Flaky Skin Oil: In a container fill with Olive oil, a few drops of Vitamin E and Neem oil, add 5-12 drops each of Lavender, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus. Use as needed.

Thanks Brittany, Wendy and the rest of the girls on the farm…This is Emma, of course Brittany’s most eager assistant.

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