Natural flea control in and outside of the home:

1. Borax powder bought at the grocery store in the laundry detergent section can be sprinkled onto carpets, then vacuumed and it works very well and lasts about a year for flea control inside the home. It should cost about $5-6 dollars for a nice size box.

2. Diatomaceous Earth is a desiccant and kills flea larvae outside the home

Natural Flea Shampoo for Dogs and Cats

1. Pyrethrins, derived from Chrysanthemums works well for a flea shampoo and this is available commercially-I carry it

Natural Topical Remedy for minor skin irritations in dogs due to flea bites

1. Neem Extract topically works well

Recipe for Natural Flea Dip for Dogs

• 2 cups fresh rosemary or fresh peppermint
• mix with 5 quarts of warm water
• steep solution for 30 minutes
• let cool
• begin dipping

If your dog still itches after the flea dip:

Holistic herbal recipe for itching in dogs

• 5 drops licorice extract (licorice acts like cortisone to relieve itching)
• 5 drops dandelion root
• 5 drops cats claw
• Mix all 3 together and give 5 drops of the final solution by mouth once a day for 14 days in a row

Natural Mosquito Control

1. Cat Nip Oil topically and diluted repels mosquitoes that carry heartworm larvae

2.*. Skin so soft-diluted 50/50 with water and put into a spritzer bottle is natural, smells good and also safely repels mosquitoes for pets and people

For more information visit veterinarian and author, Dr. Carol Osborne online at www.carolonpets.com or call her toll free at 1-866-372-2765.