The requested URL /vb2/showthread.php?t=516867 was not found on this server.Olive oil provides a natural method for killing dog ear mites. Traditional medications, while effective, frequently use pyrethrin toDogs generally handle the insecticide medications well, but if you also own a cat that spends time grooming your dog, you should know that pyrethrin can be toxic to cats. alternate method for ridding your dog of ear mites is important. Many pet owners find that olive oil is both safe and effective atIt doesn't matter if your cat grooms your dog's ears after using the olive oil, because there is no chance of the olive oil impacting your cat's health. What Are Dog Ear Mites? Ear mites are small parasites that feast on dead tissue and fluids within the ear canal. The ear mites create inflammation and extremeYou often know they are present because the dog will scratch at his ears excessively and frequently shake his head. If you view the inside of your dog's ear, you'll see ear mite
deposits that resemble coffee grounds. The ear might be red andUse a cotton swab to clean the outer ear area and then proceed to using olive oil drops to kill off the dog ear mites. Using Olive Oil to Kill Dog Ear Mites It's important to know that it does take longer for olive oil to killPrescription ear mite medications usually work within aYou do need to use olive oil for a full 6 weeks to guarantee all ear mites are killed. Mix together 1/2-ounce olive oil with one vitamin E capsule and one teaspoon fresh oregano, garlic clove or fresh peppermint. Be aware that garlic has antibiotic properties that can help with the healing process, so while strongly scented, garlic isLet the mixture seep for two days and then strain through a cheesecloth and store in a glass jar. Use an eye dropper and put half a dropper into each ear twice a day. Massage the ear lobe gently to help the mixture get deep into the ear. You can use cotton balls inserted into the ear opening to keep the oil
The oil mixture remains effective for a few days, so add new ear drops every two or three days, depending on how severe the infestationNote that olive oil doesn't kill ear mites directly, but insteadEar mite eggs can take weeks to hatch, so make sure you use the olive oil ear drops for a full 6 weeks to ensure all eggs have hatched and all adults have been smothered. Ear mites will attempt to hide outside the ear canal, especially after you've added olive oil to the ear canals. To avoid the olive oil, they'll move outside the ear until they feel it is safe to return. baby shampoo or dish soap to wash the ears and tip of the tail to kill off any mites that attempt to hide. Dogs often curl up to sleep, placing their tail over their eyes. This allows dog ear mites to travel to the tail, so make sure you wash the dog's tail.When you think of extra virgin olive oil you probably think of cooking. While extra virgin olive oil is a very healthy and popular ingredient to cook with it is also a really good ingredient to use in beauty products.
Just as there are many internal health benefits to cooking with this oil there are also many external health benefits to using extra virgin olive oil as well. Some of the external health benefits are: anti-aging, prevents acne, cleanses, adds hydtration, prevents free radical damage, and so much more! To find out 10 ways to use extra virgin olive oil for beauty treatments, which you can easily make and do yourself at home just keep reading. You can simply wear extra virgin olive oil all by itself to treat normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin. You can also apply it to skin conditions such as oily and acneic skin. It might sound strange to apply oil to an already oily face; however this will actually make your skin less oily because they counter act each other. 2) Wear as a moisturizer Extra virgin olive oil is a great moisturizer. You can mix it in with your regular moisturizer at home if your skin is dry and your moisturizer alone isn’t cutting it.
Just add a ½ teaspoon to the palm of your hand and mix with the moisturizer. Extra virgin olive oil is better than using regular olive oil because it is pure. Therefore you will get the best results and benefits using extra virgin. To use as a hair mask, take a ½ cup of mayo, one egg, and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Mix it all up and apply to the ends of your hair working upwards. Do not put on the scalp to avoid looking too oily. Leave on for 20 minutes and wash your hair as usual. To make a lip balm pour a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and mix it with some raw, unprocessed honey. Then apply to your lips! You can also store it in a little container to take with you, but only use it the day you prepare it, and then throw it away. Chapped lips is something many people suffer from, a lip exfoliator is beneficial in removing the dead skin and allows the lip balm to penetrate better. To make a quick lip exfoliator at home all you need is to take some granulated sugar, and mix it with about a teaspoon of olive oil.
Keep mixing until you get the right consistency, but there should be more sugar than oil. Massage into your lips, then gently wipe off with a towel. There are so many facial masks you can make with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). You can literally add it to any kind of mask. Below are the ingredients for masks for a few different skin types/conditions.Oily/Acne prone: Use the egg white from one egg, 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tsp of EVOO, 1 tbsp of milk.Dry/Combination: 1 tbsp of smushed up avocado, 1 tbsp of EVOO, 1 tbsp of honey. To create a facial scrub (it can also be used anywhere on the body) grab a bowl. Mix a ½ cup of brown sugar, a ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, and 2 capsules of vitamin E. Mix together, then apply it to your face. Scrub for about a minute. Brown sugar is best to use because it is not as granulated and more gentle for the face. Take a small bottle and fill it with water. Then add a few tablespoons of EVOO. Then take a cotton ball and moisten it with the mixture, and just wipe off your makeup.
Make sure it’s pretty diluted so you don’t get too much oil in your eye. Then wipe it off completely. Makeup brushes collect dirt, oil, and harbor bacteria, therefore they need cleansing too. And of course you can even use EVOO for your makeup brushes. It is very easy to use. All you do is take a paper towel, put some olive oil onto it, then swirl your brushes around on it. Afterwards rinse it with your facial cleanser, baby shampoo, or makeup cleanser. This will leave them soft, shiny, and clean. 10) Naturally lighten your hair Mixing olive oil and honey is great for lip balm, as mentioned above. But did you know that if you apply this same combination to your hair it can make for a natural DIY hair lightener? Raw, unprocessed honey contains traces of hydrogen peroxide that gradually lighten the hair when applied consistently over time. The olive oil helps to soften the strands. You can also add ½ a banana for extra nourishment. Let it process for 10 minutes in the bowl.