Homemade Flea Repellent and Skin Rinse Recipe
Ready to learn how to whip up your own natural flea repellent and skin rinse? Great! You'll need six fresh lemons, a knife, a cutting board, a saucepan, a spray bottle, a large water pitcher and a liquid strainer. Let's get started! 1. Cut the lemons into medium-sized pieces. 2. Fill the saucepan about halfway with water, add the lemons, and cook on medium-high until boiling. Boil for about 2 or 3 minutes, then lower the heat to a gentle boil. 3. Let the lemons sit in the hot water for roughly 30 minutes, or until it cools. 4. Set the strainer over the opening of the pitcher and pour in the lemons and water. 5. Take off the strainer and toss the lemons. Let the liquid in the pitcher cool further until it feels comfortable to the touch, then pour the strained lemon water into the spray bottle. 6. Label the bottle and store it in the fridge. Spritz this water on your furry kiddo right after a bath. You can leave it on and simply towel them dry. The spritz can also help ease rashes and other skin issues your dog may have; if you like, rinse it off after applying. I used it on my dog Emily for a while to save money until I could afford a prescription from her vet. We lived near a wooded area back then, and she never got fleas! I've also used it on my new dog Graciela, who used to struggle with grass allergies. After rinsing her with it a couple of times, the rashes cleared up and never came back!
The Dog Poo Fairy...
Whatever you call your pup's bathroom break, when you say "Let's go potty" or "Time for tee-tees," he knows it's time to head outside for a bit. Every pet owner knows they're expected to clean up after their furry kiddo whenever they make "stinky deposits." Still, plenty of people never bother. That's likely why, over the years, many companies have come up with simple ways to clear doggie waste from lawns. These methods save time and energy, prevent contamination, and cut down on the "smelly factor." Yet we all still have that awfully rude neighbor who insists on leaving their pup's business on your front lawn for everyone to see. Some people have turned to buying lawn signs to discourage this bad behavior. Here are a few especially creative ones...
Whether you're mixing up a lemon rinse to soothe itchy skin or looking for friendlier ways to keep your lawn clear, small homemade solutions can make pet care simpler. Always test any new rinse on a small area first, and check with your vet if your dog's skin issues persist.