Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Thanks ... Yeah, Self said that tea tree and neem oils are useful but not guaranteed effective. We are in an area of high deer count, and also I believe the white footed mouse carries the infected ticks as well. They (Lyme carrying ticks) are SO tiny, that by the time you can see them, they are already engorged with blood and so it is too late. Repelling them from their jumping up from the grass is essential. We are just so uncomfortable with the toxic tick collar, but the alternative is a very toxic fluid that is applied between the shoulder blades on the coat. We are also not so thrilled about toxic chemicals taken orally. Thanks for the suggestion... H, are you able to comment?? xo Tami Veterinary question > Tami - > > Don't know anything about treating animals, but have heard that citrus fruit > peel left in the animal's bedding will repel fleas (maybe ticks too?) and > crushed fennel seeds. Could essential oils of these (and maybe tea tree) also > work? Cristina Harviddson might know more. > > Bullen > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Tami, There is a vet who is also a herbalist listed in the NIMH handbook, who would probably best know the answer to your question. The only input I have as to avoiding being bitten is to ensure large quantities of garlic is being given to the animals in some form or another, and also perhaps to consider usinga topical spray made up with something like; TR of Rue perhaps diluted with Aromatic water of Eucalyptus or something with some essential oils of citronella and t-tree etc. Could be all a bit time consuming I guess tho. OR maybe you could consider moving house to a less infected location!!! Best of Luck I think the vets name is Kearney but you will find her in the book at the back. Hannah Barton MNIMH Mid Devon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 The use of EO´s in animals - remember never to use them neat and not in high doses. Stina RE: Veterinary question > At 19:11 16/04/2004, you wrote: > >i thought cats and dogs didn't tolerate EOs?? > >mxx > > > > Cats rather than dogs. Feline livers can't metabolise many EO components, > especially phenols, and these rapidly accumulate to toxic levels. Having > said that, an animal chiropractor told me that there are concerns emerging > in the dog world about overuse of Tea Tree oil. > > Krystyna > > > > > List Owner > > > > Graham White, MNIMH > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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