Miss Marple Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 My doggy is in a family way :). But we live in the country with ticks and fleas. I usually have her on a flea/tick control regimen, but with her pregnancy felt that it wouldn't be good for the puppies. I found a natural flea/tick spray in which the main ingredients are various herbs - mostly cloves. She hates it! She hides when she sees me with the spray bottle and then sulks for hours after I spray her. Is there anything else that doesn't smell so strong? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kribby Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 call the vet, and ask them. there has to be something it's just this time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/pests/bites2.htm This is just a generic recipe I found that uses lavender and/or citronella essential oils. These oils are commonly recommended in Animal Wellness magazine which I read, but I've never had to make use of them. You could look for other recipes that use these oils if you like. ~Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 and it has worked great. I have never had a flea problem on my pets! Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 That takes care of fleas and ticks. It's been around a long time and is really quite safe. The diseases and parasites, let alone blood loss, caused by fleas and ticks, are much more of a health risk. Also, you want to get the fleas GONE before she whelps b/c it will be much harder to get under control with the puppies on board (who can't be exposed to many/most/all flea products). Puppies DIE not infrequently due to blood loss from flea infestations! Get thee to the *vet* (NOT online or elsewhere, fraudulent Frontline is out there and can be dangerous and/or ineffective) and buy frontline. :) Steph (vet's wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Ah! I've always used Frontline, but she had a bit of a reaction to it the last time. Thanks for the advice; I'll call the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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