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Toni — I was wondering if you have tried CBD oil with Madison. Also, in the past I have used garlic cloves to keep off mosquitoes and other biting creatures. These creatures do not like the smell of the garlic. Is this a possibility with your dog.
Blessings
Anna
Anna,
Thank you. I did try CBD oil and Madison will not lick and walks away. Garlic with the meds she is on does not go together. Anna if you come with anything else please do let me know.
I really appreciate it.
Thanks, Toni
Anna, Thank you so much.
I have tried CBD oil and Madison just will not lick it off my finger. I also tried a treat and that did not work.
Garlic does not work with the meds she is on.
Please if you find anything else out do let me know.
Thank you for the concern I really appreciate it.
Toni
With the CBD oil, could you possibly put it on her paw or a place where she licks and just rub it in. She can then lick it off. I found an article by Nyanga Morang that seemed good. She states to use high quality essential oils not ones found in supermarkets. Let me see if I can fit the article here.
1. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
This well-known and much beloved essential oil can be used as a natural insect repellent to deter fleas and other crawling bugs. It also soothes the irritation of flea bites. Because of its sedative properties, it’s good for dogs who are overly excitable or nervous.
2. Cedarwood (Cedrus Atlantica)
Cedarwood is a true insecticide, and its use is recorded throughout history. It is one of my mainstays for keeping fleas and mosquitoes at bay. It is also calming and grounding.
3. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Geranium is one of my favorite oils to use in a tick repellent blend, and it also repels lice and fleas. It is cooling and relaxing.
4. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
One of the best bug repellents we have, just a tiny amount of lemongrass oil is very effective. It is also good for arthritis and digestive problems.
5. Eucalyptus (lemon or narrow leaf, Eucalyptus citriodora or radiata)
This oil is particularly effective against flying bugs, including mosquitoes.
6. Lavender tea tree (also known as swamp paperbark or rosalina, Melaleuca ericifolia)
This is a gentler version of the well-known tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). Regular tea tree can cause temporary paralysis in some dogs, so I prefer the milder version, which repels fleas and ticks, and helps heal minor skin injuries.
Make your own natural insect repellent
Bug repellents made specifically for your dog, with his help, are more effective than any commercial repellent. What’s more, they have no unpleasant side effects and boost the immune system instead of suppressing it. And they’re fun to make!
The most basic way to make a lotion is to mix a few drops of essential oil into unscented aloe vera gel then thin the aloe vera gel to lotion consistency with filtered water (see recipe sidebar).
To increase the power of the potion, you can also add cold-pressed neem seed oil (Azidirachta Indica), one of nature’s strongest insecticides. Essential oils evaporate quickly, so they don’t last very long on their own. But neem lingers, staying active for a few days. Many people find the smell of neem unpleasant, even offensive. But it really works and has been shown to be effective at 1% dilution, so you only need a little. I use sweet-smelling essential oils to help mask the neem smell. Geranium, lemongrass and lavender tea tree are some of my favorites. You could also use patchouli (Pogostomen cablin) or ylang ylang (Cananga odorata). But, again, each dog has his own preference, so let him decide using the method described in the sidebar.
What if he doesn’t like essential oils?
Some dogs just don’t like essential oils. If your dog runs away when you pull out the oil bottles, here are some ways you can still protect him without rubbing the oils into his coat.
Add a few drops of lemongrass hydrosol to his water bowl. This inhibits fleas and mosquitoes.
Add a few squirts of the lotion recipe to a bucket ¼ full of water, to make a coat conditioning/flea repelling wash. Wet your dog down first, then sponge the conditioner on his coat, leaving it to air dry.
Use a hydrosol spray for daily applications, or around the face to protect from mosquitoes. Dilute a hydrosol such as eucalyptus or lavender (or both) 50/50 with distilled water.
If you are going to a bug-infested area, spray a kerchief with diluted bug repellent lotion and tie it around his neck. Remove the kerchief when you return home. [Editor’s note: A kerchief can get snagged on branches, fences, etc., so don’t use this method if your dog is going to run off-leash.]
When it comes to essential oils, always keep in mind that more isn’t better. Be sure to use the minimum amount and apply only when needed. If used undiluted or too often, essential oils can overwhelm a dog’s system and lead to allergic reactions. But if you allow your dog to help guide you to how, when and which oils to use, you’ll keep his immune system in tip-top shape, ready to repel fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, and avoid the diseases they often carry.
Sample recipe for pest-repelling lotion
¼ cup aloe vera gel
¼ tsp neem oil
3 drops cedarwood essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops lemongrass essential oil
The final gel should be the consistency of hair conditioner, so slowly stir in up to ¼ cup filtered water or geranium hydrosol.
This recipe makes half a cup of lotion. Rub a small amount through your dog’s coat every few days. Concentrate on the places pest congregate, such as in his ruff, between the legs and around the ears. Reapply after swimming, or if you know you are going to a bug-infested area.
Sorry about the essay in advance….
Toni, you are wise to avoid insect repellents on your dogs – especially Madison! The insecticides circulate internally whether applied to the shoulders or taken orally. They wouldn’t work otherwise.
I’ve found these natural things very helpful in avoiding fleas on my dogs…
– a healthy shake of nutritional yeast flakes to each and every meal
– light dusting of food grade DE (diatomaceous earth) to dog beds, carpets, floors and a very small amount on the dog’s back (avoid nose/ears as the particles are very very fine). You can even sprinkle this outside on the lawn and on garden beds. It kills insects by dehydration. ugh.
– no more than 2 or 3 drops of neem oil (even peppermint, citrus or geranium oils apparently) rubbed between the palms and then over the dog’s back before each outing. Never use essential oils on cats. However, you might want to avoid even this small amount on Madison as one cannot ever be too careful when a dog is prone to seizures! I’ve also had good results by doing the same thing with a dusting of debittered brewers yeast powder
– frequent vacuuming inside the house using a pet vacuum with a hepa filter
– frequent washing of dog beds and carpets
– bathing the dog helps reduce itchiness from flea bites and can also help to remove any on the body
A tick has to be attached for many hours before adverse effects take place – so your physical examination when returning inside is an excellent preventative habit to follow. As far as healthy dogs go – most recover completely even after being infected with Lyme disease.
You can rub cbd oil into their ears and it will absorb through the skin. Our cats hate the taste and smell. So I rub in a 3% solution. 1 drop 1 to 2 times a day. It works magic on our grumpy, dangerous and arthritic senior cat Sigrid. She is no longer lethal and has more pep in her step.
You can rub cbd oil into their ears and it will absorb through the skin. Our cats hate the taste and smell. So I rub in a 3% solution. 1 drop 1 to 2 times a day. It works magic on our grumpy, dangerous and arthritic senior cat Sigrid. She is no longer lethal and has more pep in her step. Also garlic is poisonous to cats and dogs.
Veronica ,
Can a single soul be part of an entity and still incarnate or the soul becomes part of an entity only after completing the reincarnational cycle ?
Thank you
Veronica, I have a memory of when I was or 7 years old that couldn’t have happened. I remember going into the basement of our house and picking up some coal and taking it upstairs. We didn’t have a basement -we did use coal. Where did this memory come from?
Great Show!
Andrea
April
You have posted a photo with peacock chicks exploring the crystals . I’ve read in Micheal Teachings that Devas are partial to quartz crystals . Is that why you have the crystals ?
Thank you
Hi Toni…
CBD oil I know is pretty good… Did you try and put some in a syringe…and put it down the side of inside Madisons mouth.. That will go in quite fast…
Shayne
Hi April…
Question for Veronica please…
I wanted to know about the ancient ritual in the Asian culture where they kill themselves in honour…or disgrace… Is this true or is it a fable…?
If so what happens to them as it appears to be a close relative to suicide… Do they also go into the ‘facility area’ with their guides… (I don’t know what to call it) before they decide on where to next…
Thank you
Shayne
Shayne,
Madison has become so fragile lately I just hate force her to do anything. Stress now causes seizures more now.
I will think about it. Great idea and thank you Shayne.
Toni
April…..can you sense a different feeling from nature or the trees since everybody was staying home ?
Veronica…..does the earth know it’s place in space or could it feel the presents of a large asteroid if it passed close by ?
Veronica—-A technical question. What is the qualitative difference between us as an energy and a fire,an explosion, o ar train whistle? Quantitatively, how large is our energy self and what is our frequency range?
Inam a little worried about the lydocane for pet,s, so want to give you a tip on how to treat a bee sting quickly and without the need for pharamceuticals. Anti-inflammatories are dangerous for pets particularly deklofenac or voltaren. They can get really sick from absorbing it through their paws. I have stopoef using it. Allergy meds depending are useful, but only some kinds. For human or pet my magical go to is cornstarch. I learned this while working in outdoor education. It stopped the tears in munutes and the swelling disappears. Mix the cornstarch with water so it creates a thick paste. It will be liquified when you push your fingers in, but will be hard when you press it with your palm. It shoukd be thivk enough to make a paste that holds about 2mm thick on your skin. Leave it on for a few minutes. Wadhbit off and the pain will be drastically reduced and the swelling nearly gone. Basically you will be aware you have bern stung, but won’t be bothered by it. The paste absorbs the venom. You need to act quick though. I would put it on guinnesses paw then put a rubbery dog sock on his paw. Not easy on that guy. When I go out on hikes. I always have a baggy of corn starch in my pack. Well worth it. Especially for the kids.