******** Blend to Combat Ticks ******** Check your home and pet for ticks - look in his bed, window coverings, walls, etc. Burn ones you find to prevent them from coming back.

Prepare following blend by pouring essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill.

-10 drops Tea Tree -10 drops Lavender

Apply 1 drop of Lavender and 1 drop of Tea Tree undiluted essential oils before extracting ticks from your pet. This will disinfect inflamed area. It may sting a little bit (as alcohol would) but it works great!

******** Blend to Ease Rheumatism ******** Like humans, many dogs suffer from rheumatism as they age. Your veterinarian may treat him with specific medications or natural therapies. But locally, you can apply and massage following blend in morning and night to alleviate pain.

Prepare following blend by pouring essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill.

-8 drops Birch -8 drops Juniper -7 drops Rosemary

******** Blend to Ease Arthritis ******** As recommended by some veterinarians, soften your dog's bed to make it very cozy and warm. If your dog is an "outside" pet, allow him to sleep inside. A little moist heat, applied directly over painful joints, can be a great comfort to arthritic pets. Get him a warm sweater, or apply a moist heating pad. And massage area twice a day with following blend to soothe pain away.

Prepare following blend by pouring essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill.

-12 drops Birch -8 drops Juniper -7 drops Rosemary ******** Blend to Boost His Energy ******** Prepare following blend by pouring essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill. Massage spine gently. Use in mornings only.

-5 drops Rosemary -6 drops Lavender -2 drops Peppermint

******** Blend to Control Pet Odor ******** Try this natural and aromatic spray. Pour essential oils into a 1-oz spray bottle filled with water. Shake very vigorously several times before each use. Spray directly onto your dog, holding bottle about 10 inches from him. Avoid spraying on head and eyes.

-10 drops Lavender -10 drops Geranium -6 drops Lemon

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