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6/18/2013

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It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!

Repellent for your pets:

For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent). 

To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day. 

For you and your family:

In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.

After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.

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Almost There!

6/18/2013

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Cheena (Apollo x Luna) won her third major at the Bahia Sur Dog Show on Sunday. All points from the Bred by class. She needs 3 singles to finish her AKC Championship, then we will pursue Tally Ho events :)  Not to be outdone, Chevy (Buzz x Mona) placed 2nd out of 3 on Saturday and on Sunday placed 1st (beating his brother Rhiley), and then won Winners Dog for a 3 point major! This was Chevy's second time in the show ring! High five to breeder/handler Sherrie Todd and to Dad Buzz. Happy Father's Day!

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