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Use this spray to sooth dry skin, eczemas and itching (i.e. flea bite allergies).
Tea Tree Oil - 3 cc
Lavender Oil - 3 cc
1 cc - Coconut Emulsifier (available from Time Laboratories) OR
other natural emulsifier
4 oz. Sea Dew Tangle Tamer (by Time Laboratories) OR
other moisture spray without artificial fragrance.
Blend the essential oils and coconut emulsifier in a glass cup. Add moisture
spray. Stir well. Return to spray bottle. Spray over dog's body twice a day avoid eye area). Pure Tea Tree Oil can be applied directly to "hot spots."
Also give a source of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids internally. Good sources of Omega fatty acids = Bioderma (by Innova), give according to directions; Cod Liver Oil, 1 cc per five pounds daily; Primrose Oil, 1 cc per five pounds daily. If your dog has been on antibiotics, give Acidophilus Powder 3 times per day. This will help restore the beneficial bacteria destroyed by the antibiotics. Maintaining good intestinal flora is essential to healthy skin. When the skin improves, use the moisture spray without the added essential oils to maintain coat condition.
Soothing Spray
Happiness is a warm puppy. ~Charles M. Schulz
Your dog's nutritional needs change as he ages. In general, senior food should be introduced at seven years of age in small and medium breeds of dogs, around seven years of age in small and medium breed dogs weighing between 60 and 90 pounds, and at five years of age in dogs weighing more than 90 pounds. Speak to your veterinarian about your pet specific nutritional needs
