One big lemon (the more rind the better)
Tablespoon of crushed rosemary leaves (or a 6 inch sprig of fresh).
Quart of near boiling water
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Take the large lemon and slice it very thin. Put it in bowl with rosemary. Pour the boiling water over them. Let steep overnight.
Strain and put into a large spray bottle. Keep in fridge. Shake well before applying.
The lemon in this spray along with the rosemary oil will give your dog a beautiful shiny coat and keep fleas and other bugs away, including mosquitoes, so you get extra heartworm protection. If your dog has dry skin or allergies add a teaspoon of tea tree oil and a tablespoon of aloe pulp.
Use the spray at least twice a week to keep the scent on the coat to repel bugs, and spray it around your doors and through the carpets. If its a bad flea time, spray daily on the belly and feet to repel them.
Another one I have hear of but have not tried .....
There is a home made recipe for bug spray that works well. Not as lomg
lasting as Deet but I feel more comfortable with it. Works for humans and
animals.
15 drops of tea tree oil
15 drops of citronella
15 drops of oil of peppermint
1 cup of water.
I put all the ingredients in a small spray bottle and shake well and then
spray me or dogs.
I also sometimes add eucalyptus oil as it is a good insect and is
inexpensive
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