Using Essential Oils for Flea and Tick Prevention



As the weather starts to warm up this Spring and you get outside more with your pet, fleas and ticks can become a problem. Fleas can cause itching, scratching and discomfort for your dog. Ticks can cause Lyme disease. So, it is important to prevent flea and tick bites in the first place if possible.

A natural way to control fleas and ticks is with essential oils. You should always be sure to use high quality, therapeutic grade essential oils such as dōTERRA.

Following are a couple of DIY recipes for flea and tick prevention.

Essential Oil Flea & Tick Spray
This easy to make spray is perfect for dogs that don't have fleas yet. It will keep the fleas and ticks repelled on walks and outside.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons of Carrier Oil, such as Fractionated Coconut, Jojoba or Sweet Almond
1 drop Eucalyptus Essential Oil
1 drop Geranium Essential Oil
1 drop Grapefruit Essential Oil (*see note below if using for cats)
1 drop Lavender Essential Oil
1 drop Lemongrass Essential Oil
8 oz Glass Spray Bottle

Instructions
1. Mix the essential oils into the carrier oil.
2. Add the essential oil mixture into your glass bottle.
3. Fill the rest of the 8oz glass bottle with purfied water.
4. Shake well before each use.

Note
*Cats are sensitive to oils high in d-limonene such as grapefruit. Use cedarwood essential oil if using with your cats.


Flea-Free Aromatherapy Diffuser Oil
Carrier Oil, such as Fractionated Coconut Oil
7 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
4 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
3 drops Lemon Essential Oil
1 drop Citronella Essential Oil
5 ml Glass Bottle with Dropper
Diffuser Charm

Add drops of oil into glass bottle, fill bottle with coconut oil. Place the lid on the bottle and shake to blend. Use a dropper to place a few drops onto a diffuser charm, attach it to their collar and let your dog walk around with flea repellent.

Note: this oil blend is not recommended for cats, as it contains citrus oils.


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