Things You'll Need
- 1 oz. citronella oil or 2 tbsp. lemon scented dish detergent
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 basil leaf
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Start by testing a small area of your dog's skin with the citronella oil. Some dogs (and even people) may develop allergic reactions to it, according to Lowchensaustralia.com.
Watch the area carefully. Look for signs of skin irritation, itching, scratching and redness. If an allergy occurs, wash the area with diluted Dawn dish detergent, the product of choice often used to gently clean aquatic birds affected by oil spills.
Mix all the ingredients together, replacing the 1 oz. citronella with 2 tbsp. of lemon-scented dish detergent if signs of allergy developed earlier. Place in a spray bottle.
Shake the spray bottle well. Call your dog to you and spray on the coat making sure to avoid eyes, nose and mouth.