I made a whole page about how I got rid of mites using Hypochlorous acid, but also want to mention there are dietary things that can help, so I'm making this page too. This is a really great testimonial for Dr. Hulda Clark's treatment protocol, below. Had to share!
How I Healed My Dog From Mites Naturally With Herbs (Also Works For Cats)
I use food grade diatomaceous earth on my dog's bedding and furniture, and it really does kill fleas and mites. But you have to keep in mind that it can clog a vacuum if you suck up too much. But using a broom works great!
Fleas? Inexpensive, effective holistic option
This is the type of diatomaceous earth I use. I also use a powder duster like the one below, so make sure it spreads evenly (and is less messy, and I can use less).
I recently started using my own mixture of Oregano Oil combined with a carrier oil (currently using MCT oil), to help my dogs with their itching. I've also used olive oil and almond oil as a carrier but prefer the MCT because I heard coconut oil (which is what MCT oil is from) helps combat yeast infections.
I couldn't find any fleas on the dogs, even with a flea comb, but after I applied it I found a few fleas that were jumping off them. This stuff DRASTICALLY reduced their itching. The carvacrol in oregano oil apparently kills demodex mites, too.
From Google:
Carvacrol, as one of the most important bioactive terpenes, had the most effective in vitro miticidal activity, and it seems that carvacrol alone or in combination with amitraz can be suggested as a possible therapy in the treatment of canine demodicosis.Jul 31, 2023
Demodicosis is caused by Demodex mite infestation and can present with a variety of clinical manifestations, including pityriasis folliculorum type, rosacea-like type, folliculitis-like type and perioral dermatitis-like type. Therefore, this skin condition is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed.Mar 19, 2022
I refuse to use typical flea treatments like Advantage and Frontline, since I swear those toxic tropical treatments shortened the lives of all the cats I had over the last 2 decades. And I often wonder about the harms they could have been doing to every human in the same household, since those chemicals inevitably wind up all over the furniture and flooring! I usually used Advantage instead of Frontline, because when I tried Frontline on one of my cats, he had a terrible reaction, started panting, and when he died it was from Lymphoma. I couldn't help wondering if it was from the flea meds.
At the same I hate those topical flea meds, I only gave it to my cats because I just didn't know of anything that worked better, to keep them from scratching, than those nasty toxic remedies. I had to wonder what was worse: the constant itching, or dying from cancer! It was a bummer to think I had to choose between one of the two! Couldn't there be some natural solution out there, that actually worked???
I had tried using an herbal flea spray on my cats once, and I swear it made one of my cats develop serious kidney issues when she licked it all off her fur. So I pretty much avoided using essential oils on their fur, for fear this could happen again.
I got a lot better at flea combing the cats, and vacuuming. But I was still hoping to find some kind of essential oil that could actually be safe for pets.
What actually works for dogs, according to the reviews I've read:
I recently read something about cedarwood oil being a good flea repellent for dogs. I looked up this brand, but it can take weeks to arrive. Sadly, this other brand that can arrive tomorrow doesn't have reviews that are nearly as good for repelling fleas, so I guess I'm going to have to wait. At least I have my oregano oil treatment for now!
First of all…. This stuff smells AMAZING. For cedar wood oil, this hits it dead-on. I’m really surprised at how well this oil captured the sweet and bitter cedar scents. Soooo…. I am just used to cedar wood oils being more bitter. This makes me wonder how truly “essential oily” it is… but it dries on your hands very much like any other resinous EO would.
PLUS…. The fleas immediately hated it and started jumping off my animals. No lie. That’s why I bought it.
Will buy another bottle now and order more later. This would be great in soap or closet spray. Love this smell. EXACTLY like smelling fresh cut/shaved cedar.
Friends, this is real cedar oil, it smells amazing. The reason I got it because I found when I first stared owning dogs that cedar oil is the only natural flea killer. So I make my own flea repellent for wayyyyy less than premade sprays, I used to buy cedarcide but it’s $35 dollar for 16 oz! I made 32 oz of spray for $5 dollars using this high quality oil. I tested on my own skin for did a test patch on all 4 of my dogs, not skin irritation. I’ll give you all my recipe, it’s 2 oz cedar oil, 1.5 tablespoons diatomaceous earth, 30 oz water in a good spray bottle, shake up and spray once per day to repel fleas and ticks, avoid face and eyes. Do a test patch on dog or cats skin just to be sure. You can use on humans too, also good hair growth tonic, spray on in shower let sit and shampoo off. I actually tested on a live flea and it killed it on spot. Love this stuff highly recommended. With conventional flea medication, you’re literally poisoning the dog or cat to poison the flea and hello, it’s getting on you too when you love on your critter. Woohoo to cedar oil, this company is great, I’ll be ordering more oils from them in the future.
My review is in two parts. First, the shipping was great. Amazon, as always, was fast and kept me informed every step of the way. Package was fine with no complaints. Second, is the product. This oil is also great. I use it in a water bottle to spray my dogs legs and under belly to repel ticks and fleas. Great trick that really works. I also like the fragrance. No complaints at all. Will certainly order again as soon.
I use it for a homemade flea repellent. It smells nicer and it's safer than chemical products.
REVIEWS for OTHER TYPES OF ESSENTIAL OIL AND FLEAS
Please note, Please do your own research and use all essential oils with CAUTION on your pets, especailly when using tea tree or eucayptus oil, some dogs can have bad reactions to essential oils.
I have a flea and mosquito problem at my apt. I read that perppermint deters them so I bought a bottle. The fragrance is great, smells like the peppermint cocoa you'd have in the cold winter. The scent doesn't last long though, wish it stays a little longer. I think it helps with the fleas and flying insect issue, in conjunction with flea treatment (DE, salt, baking soda, and boric acid). However, once the scent goes away, the flying insects do come back, not as many though. I think it's best to keep reapplying/spraying the room every 48 hours for best result.
I've done a lot of research on essential oils and found that tea tree isvery beneficial. It purifies air, can be used to clean around the house from floors to windows, keeps away bugs, kills ticks and fleas on animals, great for people with fungus, good for bubble baths. This specific brand Tea Tree Oil is a great quality oil for a great price. It has a nice fresh scent. Really like this brand. Will purchase more from this company.
I rid myself and my cats of fleas, etc. i believe they had. They packed up and left with scabs I bought a flea comb and we know essential oil is awesome.
Super Strong Tea Tree Essential Oil! I don’t see how people can say the scent is weak. I use it direct from the bottle dropper onto my feet & toenails to ward off fungus (3-6 drops total for both feet & toenails). After I leave the bedroom and re-enter, the scent is so strong for hours that I can hardly stand it! Especially when I mix Eucalyptus with it. I think the scent numbs our noses after a few minutes, making people think the oil is weak. It is also possible that those people got mislabeled bottles. The only two brands I have bought for the last 2 years are Handcraft & NOW. I have used them to mix in shampoos, treat toenail fungus, & treat flea or bug bites, and have found this brand to be very effective and strong.
Wow this stuff smells amazing, one drops goes a very very very long way. It’s been great putting into my lotion as it will repel fleas! My cats had a flea outbreak from my new neighbors coming in and it’s been miserable. Highly recommend the lemongrass.
