posted 07-30-2003 07:28 AM         

Take a BIG fat lemon (the more rind the better) and slice it
paper thin.
Put in a bowl with a tablespoon of crushed rosemary leaves (or a
6 inch
sprig of fresh). Pour over with a quart of hot, near boiling
water. Let
steep overnight. Strain and put into a large spray bottle. Keep in
fridge. Shake well before applying. The d-lemeone in this spray
along
with the rosemary oil will give your dog a beautiful shiny coat
and
keep fleas and other bugs away .. including mosquitoes, so you
get extra
heartworm protection. If your dog has dry skin or allergies add a
teaspoon of tea tree oil and a tablespoon of Aloe pulp. Use the
spray at
least twice a week to keep the scent on the coat to repel bugs,
and
spray it around your doors and through the carpets. If it's a bad
flea
time, spray daily on the belly and feet to repel them.
This has worked wonders for us for many years. Not only for the
dogs,
but for us when we go hiking or walking in the woods. No bug will
get
near this stuff. And, of course, it's all natural.

Barbara