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>  I’m considering checking out an essential oils type of store and > getting some citronella oil and seeing how that works.  (for me AND the dog)

HC & others interested in natural insect repellants, There are lots of oils other than citronella that work great for insect repelling. I have a blend at my website for fleas that also keeps away mosquitoes. If you do buy EO’s at store, be careful- most of them are poor quality or are adulterated. Essential oil adulteration is rampant. Often, there is no telling exactly what it is you are using, unless you use a trsuted supplier. Essential oils are such potent, concentrated and potentially dangerous substances if mis-used and not diluted properly, that one should really read up on aromatherapy before delving into the world of essential oils. Especially if you are going to use them on an animal. A wondeful beginner book is The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, by Julia Lawless. Visit my website for info, safety tips, and lots of products which use pure, high quality essential oils. — Kristen Bell-Sprouse, Certified Aromatherapist        Rochester, NY Aromadog Canine Aromatherapy: http://www.divinedog.com My golden retrievers: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9713/

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Lina, I make a natural flea repellant using all natural essential oils such as peppermint, clary sage, lemon, and citronella. Fleas hate the scent of certain essential oils and they will stay away from you and your dog. Mosquitoes also strongly dislike these scents! Check out my webpage for info on products. I offer the flea repellant as a spritz spray or an essential oil blend which you can dab on yourself or rub into your dog’s coat. I also offer a tick repellant and an oil blend to apply to tick bites. Just let me know if I can be of further help to you! BTW- these blends also smell great! — Kristen Bell-Sprouse, Certified Aromatherapist        Rochester, NY Aromadog Canine Aromatherapy: http://www.divinedog.com My golden retrievers: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9713/

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Just took my lab mix hiking – In NH, no less, where the wet weather lately has spawned killer swarms of mosquitoes.  I put some Ben’s 100 on a bandana and tied it around her neck – no prob with bugs AT ALL until she jumped into the water.  *sigh*  However, she didn’t get near as many bites as I did because the mosquitoes didn’t care to bother with burrowing into her fur, anyway.  I’m considering checking out an essential oils type of store and getting some citronella oil and seeing how that works.  (for me AND the dog) Tell us what you find out! HC – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >does anyone know if there is insects repellant for dogs? i’m seriously >thinking of taking my lovely lab along hiking.  however, i’m very concern >with the insects around (specially those vicious, hungry mosquitoes and >black flies).  i have used bug bands for myself (kind of insect repellant >that you put around your wrist and should keep away bugs for hours); are >these bands safe for dogs? any suggestion is very much appreciated

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does anyone know if there is insects repellant for dogs? i’m seriously thinking of taking my lovely lab along hiking.  however, i’m very concern with the insects around (specially those vicious, hungry mosquitoes and black flies).  i have used bug bands for myself (kind of insect repellant that you put around your wrist and should keep away bugs for hours); are these bands safe for dogs? any suggestion is very much appreciated

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