Collars with Dash

Your dog starts scratching himself obsessively. What do you do? Take him to the vet. You are told that your dog has fleas and will need a flea bath. Then you are told that you should start using some sort of preventative treatment for the rest of the flea season.

You have a few options available to you, including a flea collar. But did you know that the main ingredient in many of these flea-control aids is insecticide? Scary? Yes. But what is your alternative?

Next time this happens to you don’t go running to the pet store to spend a good deal of money on poison. Instead, go to a health food store and pick up one of the following essential oils: eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree, lavender or geranium. By rubbing a few drops of any of these oils onto your dog’s collar or a bandana, you will prevent a flea infestation naturally and safely.

This maintenance program is easy as can be and only requires a reapplication to the collar once a week. And as an extra bonus, your dog will smell wonderful all summer long.