Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I tried the essential oil sometime back on a dog collar... didn't have fleas when I put it on... didn't have fleas after or I don't know... but I had a plant hanging on the patio and there weren't any bugs on it... if that helps... I've heard putting it inside the bedding pillows... where it is not exposed to the pet... ' Suzi"Dr. Ian Shillington" <Dr.IanShillington wrote: Hi guys, I'm currently doing a little research on Pennyroyal and its benefits in helping animals with fleas and ticks. Do any of you have any experience with this??? Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillingtonFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I know the oil if not diluted can be harmful. Here is what I have on it...and some other ideas. Add either brewer's or nutritional yeast, fresh garlic or flaxseed oil (found at health food stores) to pet food for skin health and flea repellent. My dogs Sophie and Hamlet love the taste. PETA's recipe for the skin: slice up two lemons and pour nearly boiling water over them, then soak overnight. The next day, strain the liquid and pour into a spray bottle. The dogs get spritzed liberally and then the solution is massaged into their coats. Citrus oil kills and repels fleas and the pooches smell great, too. Spray their bedding, as well. Cats hate to be sprayed and find citrus offensive, so for felines, make a solution of one ounce pennyroyal oil (also found at health food stores) with 18 ounces of water. Sponge this solution onto kitty and massage it into the coat. You can also spray dogs with this solution - they don't mind. WARNING: Be sure to dilute pennyroyal - it can be toxic to pets if used alone. Skin that is irritated from scratching and flea bites can be soothed by applying aloe vera, nature's miracle healer.Treatment for your house and yard. Most flea eggs are laid on bedding, not the living host. So commit to vacuuming rugs, floor cracks and furniture frequently, every two to three days, during the peak flea seasons - summer and fall - especially if there is an abundance of rain. Flea eggs can still hatch in the vacuum bag, so invest in extra bags and change them after each use. In severe cases, rugs should be steam-cleaned. May 5th is "Be Kind to Pets Week": give your pets the gift of cedar-filled beds, which repel fleas, with removable covers that you can launder often. You can also place sticky paper flea traps and a small light bulb in a darkened room to attract fleas. For the yard, WTC recommends beneficial nematodes - tiny worms that infect and kill flea larvae. They can eliminate over 90 percent of larvae in 24 hours following the first application.Anti-flea sachets. Fleas detest the scent of lavender, mint, rosemary, sweet woodruff and cedar: use sachets of these fragrances between couch cushions. Natural Animal, Solid Gold, Nature's Best and Nature's Way herb-based flea collars have as their active ingredients different combinations of eucalyptus, citronella, pennyroyal, rue, cedar, sesame, and natural fragrances. While the herbs don't actually kill fleas, they can repel them."Dr. Ian Shillington" <Dr.IanShillington wrote: Is there a danger in exposing it to a pet??? New Photos - easier uploading and sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Doc... when i had my herbs at the lake i used penny royal on my arms and neck to keep mosquits off. seemed to work. just took some leaves, rubbed them in my hands like when you hand rub sage then rub hands on where needed. i suppose it would be simple to make a tincture and use that but i didn't want to waste my clear water. love.. granny lee- Dr. Ian Shillington Hi guys, I'm currently doing a little research on Pennyroyal and its benefits in helping animals with fleas and ticks. Do any of you have any experience with this??? Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Yes...pennyroyal is an abortifactant. Do not use on pregnant dogs or cats."Dr. Ian Shillington" <Dr.IanShillington wrote: Is there a danger in exposing it to a pet??? Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Suzanne herbal remedies Monday, December 15, 2003 8:02 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Pennyroyal I tried the essential oil sometime back on a dog collar... didn't have fleas when I put it on... didn't have fleas after or I don't know... but I had a plant hanging on the patio and there weren't any bugs on it... if that helps... I've heard putting it inside the bedding pillows... where it is not exposed to the pet... ' Suzi"Dr. Ian Shillington" <Dr.IanShillington wrote: Hi guys, I'm currently doing a little research on Pennyroyal and its benefits in helping animals with fleas and ticks. Do any of you have any experience with this??? Love, Doc New Photos - easier uploading and sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Great data. Thanks Granny Just shows to go you, it doesn't need to be an essential oil. Tincturing the herb with may be a few others . . . ;o)Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - leo herbal remedies Monday, December 15, 2003 9:38 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Pennyroyal Doc... when i had my herbs at the lake i used penny royal on my arms and neck to keep mosquits off. seemed to work. just took some leaves, rubbed them in my hands like when you hand rub sage then rub hands on where needed. i suppose it would be simple to make a tincture and use that but i didn't want to waste my clear water. love.. granny lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 This is an excellent point! And something to be considered for animals, as we don't want to interfere with that process with my purpose here of "pest" control. I refuse to whup a formula for the purpose of "abortion", but I will use it as a preventative in birth control = to stop conception before it happens. I'm still working on a good all natural Human "Birth Control" herbal remedy ;o) I really appreciate you bringing up this fact. In a tincture even if applied externally, this is not a desirable effect for the purpose I'm striving for here. A very good point!!! Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - windflower song herbal remedies Tuesday, December 16, 2003 2:48 AM Re: [herbal remedies] Pennyroyal Yes...pennyroyal is an abortifactant. Do not use on pregnant dogs or cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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