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June 17, 2004

Hot Hot Hot

Well it was supposed to hit 90 today and it feels like it! Make sure that your pup has plenty of cool, fresh, water. Be sure to pick up one of those small plastic kiddie pools to help keep you pup cool. Chance loves to go bobbing for tennis balls!

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Standing water does tend to draw mosquitoes, which can carry disease. This "recipe" for a mosquito repellent is all natural and can help deter the pesky critters from both man and beast!

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 over with a quart of hot, near boiling
water. Let steep overnight. Strain and put into a large spray bottle. Keep
in fridge. Shake well before applying. The d-lemeone 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. 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.

Keep Cool!

Julie

Posted by julie at June 17, 2004 05:12 PM

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