Meet 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!