Tips for pet grooming

Pet Stains

Soak stained area in warm soapy water. Sponge with equal parts of water and white vinegar. Blot dry.


Flea Shampoo

2 cups boiling water

½ cup sodium lauryl sulfate

¼ cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons peppermint essential oil

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons rosemary essential oil

2 tablespoons white cedar essential oil

¼ cup citronella essential oil

2 tablespoons eucalyptus essential oil

Mix water and sodium lauryl sulfate together until completely dissolved. Cool. Mix vinegar and remaining ingredients and add to sodium lauryl sulfate mixture.


Flea Collar

2 tablespoons peppermint essential oil

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons rosemary essential oil

2 tablespoons white cedar essential oil

¼ cup citronella essential oil

2 tablespoons eucalyptus essential oil

Soak a natural fiber rope in mixture and let dry for several hours. Tie around pet's neck.


Dog House Flea Repellant

Wash dog houses with salt water. Scatter fresh pine needles or cedar shavings under your pet's sleeping pad. Keep bedding clean.