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Another idea to prevent fleas and ticks

From Alma Febus

I live in Puerto Rico on a very hot island. We have the problems with mosquitoes, fleas and ticks all year around. I have 6 Rottweilers and people always asked me, "how do you keep your dogs hair so shinning and keep them from getting any unwanted bugs on them?"  I tell them that I use Skin-So-Soft from Avon on my dogs.

I mix 3 caps into a spray bottle with water and spray them every day and bush then at least two or three times a week. Perhaps I have been lucky, but it sure works for my dogs. I always take them in for their annual check-up, including heartworm test. Thank God my dogs are free of any diseases from mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. I also notice that with Skin-So-Soft it also help them with shiny coats and their hair always smells so fresh and feels so soft. But don't forget -- always keep your pets clean and the area were they play or sleep must always always be kept clean from any leftover food or any waste.

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