# flea and tick control FYI http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/flea-tick-control.html Just posted 4/16/09 ## Thread In Health · started by Edgewood · 23 replies - **Category:** [Health](https://nihonken.org/community/c/health) - **Forum:** [Nihon Ken Forum](https://nihonken.org/community/) ## Edgewood · 2009-04-16T18:50:03.000Z FYI http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/flea-tick-control.html Just posted 4/16/09 ## shimaurashibalover92 · 2009-04-16T19:00:23.000Z wow so if those are harmful to our doggy's what are we supposed to do to prevent our pups from becoming infested with fleas? ## KFontaine04 · 2009-04-16T19:00:33.000Z Thanks Kris! ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-04-17T12:20:03.000Z huh, thats interesting! Thanks for posting! ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-04-17T12:23:36.000Z Joe/Dawn - Dr. Pitcairn's book, http://www.drpitcairn.com/books/pitcairn\_book.html, covers a lot in non-toxic preventions and treatments for all types of parasites. Maybe you want to look into finding that book? I found it at a local health foods store for $10! Great deal! ## brandon_w (admin) · 2009-05-15T17:29:09.000Z Just heard about this: The Shoo!Tag http://www.thesafepetshop.com/ I'm skeptical to say the least. ## ljowen123 (moderator) · 2009-05-15T17:49:34.000Z I know - the store that I get the Himalayan Chews from just started carrying this. ## brandon_w (admin) · 2009-05-15T17:51:21.000Z I think if I were interested, I would try one on myself first to see if it can actually keep mosquito's away, before I risked Nemo to fleas and ticks. ## KFontaine04 · 2009-05-15T17:52:50.000Z there isn't much info on that website that is for sure! ## ljowen123 (moderator) · 2009-05-15T18:10:20.000Z A little bit more info is found here: http://www.shootag.com/ ## obuk · 2009-05-15T19:49:12.000Z Mochi started itching a lot after putting Advantix on him. I washed it off right away. He does ok on Frontline. I normally put tea tree oil on him (and myself sometimes). I'm thinking about getting that book, Jen. My mom is a vet but unfortunately she lives in Europe. She is very much into Alternative medicine/Homeopathy, etc. I hate all that commercial anti flea/tick stuff but we hike a lot so I have to put something on Mochi. What do you put on your dogs? ## okiron · 2009-05-15T19:58:13.000Z I plan on getting the book as well. $7.50 used at barnesandnoble.com if anyone is interested. ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2009-05-15T20:02:33.000Z I started using rose geranium oil diluted with jojoba on the girls collars about a week ago and *knocking on wood* haven't had a tick since. Prior to that I had found about half a dozen. ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-05-16T02:42:35.000Z That is exactly the mixture I use, Jess. For myself I add lavender oil as geranium is STRONG! I've also given my "tick magnet" aka Kitsune a tablet of brewer's yeast/garlic (by Castor&Pollux) daily. Tsuki gets one every other day if I remember. She's not had one bug yet. We tried eucalyptus and that was stinky oh my gosh stinky! And we tried lemon juice which calls all bugs for miles.. ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-05-16T02:44:45.000Z oh. i got the mixture idea from Dr. Pitcairn (garlic/brewers yeast) and http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Herbal-Handbook-Dog-Cat/dp/0571161154/ref=pd\_bxgy\_b\_img\_b for geraniums ## obuk · 2009-05-16T11:13:23.000Z I was talking to my husband about the geranium/jojoba oil mix and even price wise it's worth it! Frontline and the like can get really expensive. Although I must admit I don't put that on every single month as it is pretty toxic. I do check Mochi for ticks and fleas. Now I'm seriously thinking about buying the two oils mentioned to create the same mixture. Lavender oil sounds good too. I will have to look into brewer's yeast/garlic tablets. Thanks for the advice! ## asia · 2009-05-16T13:43:30.000Z Just curious, where do you guys buy your oils from? Is it on online place or health food store? ## obuk · 2009-05-16T16:09:12.000Z Good question, Amber! I too would be interested in that answer ;) ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-05-16T17:28:55.000Z Wow... I wrote that after a few mojitos with no typos! Some caution: brewers yeast in excess may increase the chance in yeast infection (growth). Garlic in excess can cause anemia. Do not exceed the suggested daily dose per pound on the tablet label. I give 1/2 the suggested dose to be safe. The Oils: There is a 'recipe' you can try first as the geranium is strong (not as strong as eucalyptus though!) for both you and your dog: - Geranium Essential Oil + Lavender Essential Oil + Peppermint Essential Oil + Lemongrass Essential Oil. Mix a few drops of each to a carrier (water or jojoba oil) and spray on dog's coat evenly [and spray on your clothing]. I buy the Aura Cacia oils (100% pure, sometimes organic) from my local health food store. ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-05-16T17:30:19.000Z p.s. http://www.auracacia.com/ ## asia · 2009-05-17T19:28:56.000Z Thanks! ## obuk · 2009-05-17T23:54:58.000Z Will look into it. Thank you! ## sunyata · 2009-05-19T17:05:45.000Z Jen, with the oils, how often do you spray the dogs? Every time you go out, every week? I am very much interested in using something other than Frontline. And I am not sure how they would handle the brewer's yeast/garlic. ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-05-19T17:58:59.000Z I only spray them before we go somewhere where the threat of ticks is high, like the state parks or through a field. So, not every day but a few times a week when its needed. --- **Navigate:** [Forum home](https://nihonken.org/community/?format=md) · [Sitemap](https://nihonken.org/community/sitemap.xml)