[Everything doTERRA] Re: lice on dogs?

I have done a LOT of research on using oils on animals and rarely does
anyone highly recommend melaleuca. It is completely toxic to cats (as
are many essential oils) and should be used very carefully with dogs.
If using with dogs it should be a small part of a blend and/or well
diluted.

I don't know what about the melaleuca is supposed to deter lice. If it
is the smell, niaouli is much more gentle. For a similar range of
action, try marjoram.

My guess is that the recommended insecticide bath and weekly
application is to kill the lice and the nits since its probably not
practical to comb the animals out with those super fine tooth combs
that get any eggs.

I wonder if getting the dogs shaved down is an option that wouldn't
ruin their coats, but allow combing as you would on a person that has
gotten lice.

I can't imagine how frantic I would be if this happened to my pet. I
feel so bad for them.

On May 29, 11:39 am, "Ruth" <drlam...@wbemt.com> wrote:
> Thanks I will check and pass it on
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> From: everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com [mailto:everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of lisa R.
> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 2:33 AM
> To: Everything doTERRA
> Subject: [Everything doTERRA] Re:liceondogs?
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> Our school nurse taught me that melaleuca is great for keepinglice
> away. Check to see if it's ok fordogsfirst though.
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> On May 23, 11:09 am, "Ruth" <drlam...@wbemt.com> wrote:
> > A friend of mine, co worker  just foundliceon there 3dogs
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> > The vet said it had to come from playing with infesteddogsthrough
> > contact
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> > They are to bathe them in an insecticide (sounds horribly toxic then
> > place more insecticide on there spine once a week for three weeks)
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> > Will terra shield be something to prevent that? Or deal with it does
> > anyone know?
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> > We all have crawling skin now.....nice thing to share at the office
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> > Anyone one know anything about this topic
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> > From: everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com
> > [mailto:everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nicole Vincent
> > Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 6:24 AM
> > To: everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com
> > Subject: [Everything doTERRA] Re: Teacher Gift Ideas
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> > The recipe I use for insect repellent is this:
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> > 4 oz spray bottle (nearly filled with water)
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> > 20 drops lavender
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> > 20 drops peppermint
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> > 20 drops melaleuca
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> > 10 drops lemon
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> > The cost is about $8.40 a batch.  I've been selling it for $12.  I'm
> > using the blue glass 4oz bottle from aroma tools.
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> > I just ordered the TerraShield, so I'll be testing that out this week,
> > diluted and undiluted.  ;)
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> > Ignore my spelling mistake on the pic. ;)
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> > Nicole
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