Ridgebacks by Kat
HELPFUL HINTS

 CANINE CPR

http://www.berner.org/pages/dogcpr.pdf


 NAIL CARE




























SKUNK SPRAY ANTIDOTE

2 Qt 3% hydrogen peroxide
1/2 cup baking soda
2 tsp. liquid soap


All you need to do is wet down the dog with a hose, mix the ingredients together in a container, and then slowly pour the mixture over the dog while rubbing it into the fur. After the dog has been bathed in this solution rinse it down with the
hose and the dog will be odor free.

CAUTION: hydrogen peroxide can blind your pet if it gets into their eyes, and care should obviously be taken to keep the
solution out of your dogs eyes, ears and mouth. Otherwise the ingredients are not dangerous to your pet.  Also remember
that hydrogen peroxide can bleach clothing and hair, however, if hair bleaching occurs...don't worry when your dogs hair
grows back out this will be corrected.  I did not notice this happen to any of my dogs that I have used it on.


NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT

Essential Oils
Peppermint, lavender and geranium essential oils repel mosquitoes. The oils can be purchased at health food stores, online and at some retail stores. Apply a drop or two of the oil between the dog's shoulder blades daily to repel
mosquitoes.  OR Avon Skin So Soft bath oil.


Lemon
To make a homemade flea repellent, cut six lemons in half and put them in a quart of water to boil. Steep for several
hours, and then strain the solution in a spray bottle. Spray your dog's fur coat, but make sure not to get it his eyes or
around his face. After you spray the solution on the dog's fur, rub it is with your hands. This natural remedy can be used
daily.

Apple Cider Vinegar
To relieve your dog from itching, due to mosquito bites, use apple cider vinegar. Put some apple cider vinegar on a cotton
ball and dab it directly on the mosquito bite. This will give immediate relief from itching.


NATURAL FLEA REPELLENT

Homemade Flea Spray
Another homemade flea spray can be made with warm water and essential oils. Mix 600 ml of warm water, two drops of pure lavender oil and two drops of cedar wood essential oil in a spray bottle. Shake well and spray on your dog, but make
sure not to get in your dog's eyes. If you get the spray in your dog's eyes, immediately rinse with water.  Lavender,
peppermint, citronella and lemon grass essential oils can be used in the same way to repel against fleas.