To my horror, found two ticks on Franky last night. He is immune-compromised (no spleen) so I cannot treat him with chemicals ( he cannot get vaccinations or heartworm preventative anymore, either). I read some info on different sites that garlic works to keep ticks away..... some other sites say garlic is toxic to dogs ( just like onions & chocolate).
Any opinions or advice????
Many thanks!
Dawn
Yikes. I don't know for sure either. I always had heard garlic is good for dogs but recently have been reading that it is in the onion category. I will be interested to see if someone knows the answer too poor Frankie!
Yeah its bad for them, no garlic!!!
Google Diatomaceous earth ( Must be Food Grade) the other is dangerous for dogs,it is natural for fleas maybe ticks too. Then Google Mothers Organic Apple Cider Vinegar it also may be used on fleas maybe ticks as well.Some one on Doberman Talk lives out in the country made up a spray he sprays on his dogs and their self's swears it works I will try to find it and copy it down.Papbouv
From Doberman Talk All Natural:
I never pour poison over my dogs. There are natural repellents that do not compromise the immune system.
Lemon-Rosemary/ natural repellent
* Take a BIG fat lemon (the more rind the better) and slice it paper thin.* Put in a bowl with a tablespoon of crushed rosemary leaves (or a 6 inch sprig of fresh).
* Pour a quart of hot, near boiling water over the lemon/rosemary mixture.
* Let steep overnight.
* Strain and put into a large spray bottle.
* Keep in fridge.
(NOTE: double or triple the recipe/then divide and freeze some)Shake well before applying.
The d-lemone in this spray along with the rosemary oil will give your dog a beautiful shiny coat and keep fleas and other bugs away (including mosquitoes, so you get extra heartworm protection).
If your dog has dry skin or allergies add a teaspoon of tea tree oil and a tablespoon of Aloe pulp. Use the spray at least twice a week to keep the scent on the coat to repel bugs, and spray it around your doors and through the carpets. If it's a bad flea time, spray daily on the belly and feet to repel them. This has worked wonders for many years - and not only for the dogs, but people when hiking or walking in the woods. No bug will get near this stuff. And, of course, it's all natural.
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Also ran across this
Bounce dryer sheet repells Ticks ?
Neem Spray (holistic flea & tick spray must be applied frequently Google where to find
Avon Skin So Soft Original
Sentry Natural defense at Pets mart
Some of the ingredients are Peppermint oil,Cinnamon oil,Lemon Grass oil,Thyme Oil this I would ask a vet about.
No garlic onion family
Good Luck
Yuck, I hate those things. Poor little Franky.
A friend who works with holistic medicine recommend a reduction of coriander seeds and fresh coriander: take a big handful of fresh coriander (cilantro) and a handful of coriander (cilantro) seeds and the zest of one lemon, put in a pan and cover with twice the amount of water. Boil for 5 minutes. Cool. Liquidize and strain the liquid into a spray bottle. Spray lightly over whole dog, avoiding eyes. Can be used as often as once a day during bad tick infestations.
NDR: I use this same mixture to spray my herbs and edible flowers to keep them bug-free. It works.
To get rid of an anchored tick: cover with olive oil or food oil, it will suffocate after a minute or so and let go. Dab area with alcohol or antiseptic afterwards.
I do hope your poor little fellow keeps well and you don´t see any more ticks.
Just a quick THANKS to you guys!!! I'll be avoiding the garlic and sticking to herbal/topical treatments.... such as those recommended & found some good stuff on the net. Right now we have a bigger problem which is a squirrel or other rodentia in the attic of our new house!!
YIKES!!!