Lemon – A Safe, Natural Mosquito Repellent for Dogs Lemon is non-toxic to dogs so, unlike most commercially manufactured mosquito repellents – your dog will not be harmed by licking/ingesting the lemon juice! (Remember, speak with your Veterinarian prior to using this home made product) 1.2 Spray Application What you will need… •6 lemons, or you can use a mix of citrus •1 quart of water (.95 litre) •1 pot •1 spray bottle Preparation •Cut the lemons and/or other citrus fruit in half; •Place the cut fruit and 1 quart of water in a pot; •Bring to a boil and then allow too steep for two hours; Allow the resulting liquid to cool; •Once cool, strain the liquid to remove any pulp; Pour the resulting liquid into a spray bottle; •Spritz your dog’s fur - remember to protect your dog’s eye from the spray; •To apply the spray to your dog’s face: •Spray the palm of your hand with the solution; •Rub your hands gently over your dog’s nose, around their eyes, behind the ears, around the base of the tail, under your dog’s legs, etc. •If your dog is going to be outside for a good portion of the day - repeat the spray application every 2 to 3 hours. Source: ottawavalleydogwhisperer.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 22:18:31 +0000
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