Toxic Essential Oils..

[Christie H]

OK I'm wanting to do some kind of natural insect repellent for Wheezie and Abbott other than Frontline.What is toxic that you know of for bulldogs as far as oils go? I read up on Natu Repel Oil and was concerned about the garlic oil.

 

[Marine91]

Not sure off the top of my head but a quick and easy insect repellent is steeping lemons in water for 2 hours then putting it in a spray bottle. We do the same thing with lemons and lavender which makes a nice smelling bug spray good for both bullies and humans.j

 

[brutus77]

I just made my own as well. I used 4 drops of tree oil and 4 drops of lavender oil mixed with a cup of distilled water. This came from dog safe home made mosquito repellant search. They smell great!

 

[Kevikell]

I've been using the nature repel oil this summer and so far had no problems. I doubt garlic would be an issue as many people use this as a supplement in dogs. I am more worried about them licking the stuff off. I mainly apply it on their back, belly & ears and then lightly rub their legs. Mine aren't obsessive leg lickers though.

 

[rjisaterp]

@Vikinggirl has a natural remedy for fleas and ticks and was in a post last year. I found the post at http://www.englishbulldognews.com/forums/your-bulldog-s-health/40624-ticks-hartz-help.html . "The remedy is Rose Geranium Oil."

 

[Christie H]

Thank you guys..I would much prefer natural than Frontline