People and dog-friendly essential oil blend to discourage fleas and ticks. Dilute appropriately!
People and dog-friendly essential oil blend to discourage fleas and ticks. Although the testimonies we've received have been very positive, we cannot guarantee that No More Fleas will work in every situation. Flea, tick pills can cause nerve reactions in pets, FDA warns by NBC News Non-Toxic Flea Control (Ticks too) by Dr. Will Falconer
Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.) Topical People: The essential oils in this blend are dog and people-friendly. For a human, dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Maximum topical use should be no more than 2%. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil on humans. Children: Use with caution on children under 2 years of age due to Lemongrass.
Dogs: It is the aroma present on the dog that discourages the flea from jumping on him. Dilute at 1-2% for a dog. If the oil is not diluted adequately, it may cause skin irritation or dermatitis. Applying No More Fleas with a spray is very convenient. If using an oily carrier is not suitable for your dog, a spray may be helpful. For a spray, you may want to dilute with Aloe Vera (if watery enough to spray) or if the aloe is thick and clumpy, dilute appropriately and store in a jar. For a 1oz bottle or jar, you'll use 10-20 drops of No More Fleas and then fill to the shoulder of the bottle/jar with Aloe Vera. If using from a jar, you'll want to get some on your palms and pet or pat it on your dog. Working with Variables For a short-haired dog like a dachshund, petting the blend on with an oily carrier may be suitable, but for a fluffy-haired dog like a poodle, it may be more desirable to use Aloe Vera or water. Using a spray to mist a large dog is more convenient than petting the blend on, but for a small dog, the petting method may feel suitable. We've offered some suggestions to help you come up with what works best for you and your furry friend.
If you have an indoor dog and the fleas are numerous outside, then you may want to spray or pet your dog’s legs and under torso before letting him/her out each time. It is the aroma of the blend that discourages the fleas from jumping on your dog. If you have an outdoor dog, then you may want to spray more extensively morning and evening. Remember, to win this battle, you must also treat the area where the dog spends time, not just the dog.
It is the aroma present on the dog that discourages the flea from jumping on him. Frequent reapplication is necessary when the dog is continually exposed to areas infested with fleas.
Brush or comb and prepare your dog’s coat as for any other bath. If you already have a flea problem, you may want to add 6 drops of No More Fleas to 2 teaspoons dog shampoo and add this mixture to a bowl of warm water. Dip the brush or comb into the water as you work on the dog's coat to help discourage/kill fleas. If your dog has sensitive skin or a thin coat, then you may not want to use this method.
Puppies 1-6 months, it is generally best to avoid use of essential oils with young puppies since they are still developing their sensitive sense of smell. Of course, if fleas are a problem and the alternative is a toxic chemical, then the owner may choose to use essential oils as their best option. If that is the case, consider using the lowest possible amount of essential oil to acheive efficacy.
CATS: For cat information, please see this article by Robert Tisserand, where he writes: "I have little doubt that, in sufficient concentration, both essential oils [Pennyroyal and Tea Tree] will kill fleas, but there has been no published research on essential oils and cat fleas, dog fleas or human fleas. So we really don’t know what would be a toxic concentration to fleas, while being nontoxic to cats. My advice – tea tree oil is fine to use occasionally at up to 5% on cats, and pennyroyal may be safe at up to 1%, but is probably best avoided. Whether these concentrations would repel or kill fleas I have no idea, but I would suggest not using pennyroyal oil as a pet flea treatment. Sensibly used, most essential oils are safe to use in pet grooming products, or for low-level, intermittent diffusion." Cats and Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand Kristen Leigh Bell in Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals and Nayana Morag in Essential Oils for Animals suggest a maximum of 1-2% essential oil in a carrier for dogs.
Another product that has helped soothe the skin and discourage fleas on dogs is our PET BAR SOAP by Dairy Meadows.
Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler
8. Thank you for No More Fleas blend. It really works! My poor little poodle was constantly being bitten by fleas. I have tried shampoos, monthly topical flea medication and other expensive flea treatments with no success. I saw No More Fleas, and I was skeptical but thought I would give it a try. I gave him a few doses spread out over a few days, washed him and all of his bedding, and much to my delight the fleas were gone and still are. - Angela
9. I have a litter of puppies that I'm selling, and I'm putting together a gift bag for each family that is getting a puppy. I'm including one of your Pet Bars in each bag. I will also include a business card so they know where to buy additional bars if they want to. I ordered the "No More Fleas" and made a mixture in a spray bottle. When I take the puppies outside, I mist them with the spray. We haven't had any fleas yet! Yay! - Connie 10. I've encountered variables with preventing fleas on our indoor dog depending on the season and location. I made a spray at 2% in a 1oz bottle. I shake vigorously then spray his legs and underside before letting him go out where I suspect he’s picking up fleas. This has worked fabulously. I might find an occasional flea, but if I’m diligent, he doesn’t get “infested.” I made the spray in a 1oz bottle so it’s handy (fits in my pocket) and it’s easy to spritz under him (he’s a short dog). The Pet Bar soap is wonderful! - Linda
11. We got your No More Fleas for our puppy and it is working quite well so far. We do have to put in on her multiple times a week, but I tell her I'm putting her "doggie perfume" on her. I'd much rather use this than Frontline, like we did last time. - Savannah 12. Hopewell No More Fleas! is amazing! Our dog was covered in fleas and flea eggs. We applied No More Fleas one time and the fleas were gone. I mean gone! I diluted the blend at about 30% and 4-5 drops on the base and back of his neck. He's a big outside dog, and all the fleas disappeared. - Brie [HEO's Comment: We suggest diluting this blend 1-2% for a dog. If the oil is not diluted adequately, it may cause skin irritation or dematitis.] 13. We have a 6-lb Maltipoo, and I use the No More Fleas! when we travel. I made a spray with aloe vera and use it every time he goes outside. I usually spray twice to mist over his legs and underside to deter fleas from thinking he’s a good host. I personally think when used like this, it’s safe as often as needed - the aroma needs to be present to deter the fleas. We are consistent to use the spray each time he goes out, and I've never found a flea on him. Since he became ours at 8 weeks, he has only eaten an organic raw diet and has never had shots nor have we used any toxic products on him, so that is likely strong, flea-deterrant factor as well as the spray. - Linda 14. I contacted you a few months ago about the best use of No More Fleas for my Maltese. You suggested that I dilute it with Aloe Vera and spray it on his legs when I take him outside. It has worked great! Thank you so much. - Cindy
15. In addition to daily applying No More Fleas to my pup, I aslo mixed No More Fleas with Everclear (alcohol) in a spray to daily mist his bedding and the areas where he hangs out. We literally have no more flea issues. - Casey Cats Cats are VERY sensitive to aromas and hydrolats (hydrosols) are the safest option. Katie asked: I read about using Lavender essential oil for cats, but I've heard that it's better to use a hydrosol instead of just straight oil for use on cats (who are generally more sensitive than dogs). Does anyone know if I can just put a few drops of Lavender in coconut oil and rub it through my cats' fur? HEO (Linda) referred Katie to this post on Facebook March 29, 2013: Kelly wrote: I had an experience with my cat when I diffused Plague Defense blend to kill mold in our old house. It really messed up the cat – I thought I was killing him! He got very lethargic, rubbed his head all over the floor and wouldn't eat. It was kinda scary! What helped was to get him fresh air, and I put bentonite clay in some water and used a syringe to squirt it in his mouth. The clay helped right away! It dawned on me that part of the problem could have been that he was also full of mold, just like us, from living in the house, and it was just WAY too much at once. The interesting thing is, now he will lick Plague Defense off our hands and feet! There are times he doesn’t like it and will walk away, and other times he LOVES the stuff. I also was surprised the other day that he was chasing me then licked Cleansing off my hands. It’s like sometimes he knows he needs it! HEO (Linda): Reference books note that essential oils can be toxic to cats because their livers are not able to "properly metabolize" them. Essential Oils Listed as Potentially Harmful for Cats (not all-inclusive): Birch / Wintergreen Cinnamon Bark Lavender Lemon Peppermint Tea Tree Thyme If you diffuse the oils, allow the animal a way of escape. Don't diffuse with the animal unsupervised in a closed space or apply oils next to the cat where they cannot move away (such as in a car). We don't need to be *afraid* of the oils; we need to use discernement. Kelly wrote back: VERY, very helpful!! Thank you!! Interestingly, my cat LOVES my herbal hand lotion - she licks my hands and rubs her head on them. :D
If the oil irritates skin, dilute immediately with a carrier oil to reduce the effect. After the skin has healed, use the oil at a greater dilution and test on a small area first to be sure the dilution is adequate. If irritation continues, discontinue use.
