Method and formulation for eliminating fleas on animals

Details Method and formulation for eliminating fleas on animals Method and formulation for eliminating fleas on animals

1993-11-22

1995-09-12

Rollins, John W.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Conjugate or complex

424DIG10, 424405, 514919, A61K 3578

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054495172

ABSTRACT:
A formulation for treating animals such as dogs, cats, hamsters, white rats, etc. to reduce or eliminate fleas on the animal. The basic mixture comprises a suitable quantity of tea tree oil (an essential oil of the Australian native tree Melaleuca alternifolia) in a water carrier. The liquid is rubbed into the fur of the flea infested animal, preferably to the point where the fur and underlying skin is damp but not dripping wet. The tea tree oil has been found to have additional beneficial properties, in reducing infection and promoting healing of scratches and sores caused by the animal scratching the fleas. Other ingredients may be included, such as mild soaps, surfactants and diluting agents, to provide other benefits. The tea tree oil, as an oil, will help relieve overly dry skin characteristic of dry, desert-like regions and can be used frequently, if desired, without leaving the animal with dry skin or eczema.

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