Palmerosa, a cousin of Rose Geranium, is also effective. I put just a drop or twoâno moreâof pure essential oil of rose geranium on each dogâs cloth collar every week, and it really. keeps the ticks away. Check with your vet before using essential oils on cats. Iâd still check the pets daily for ticks.
Apples are a different story. Thanks to entrepreneurial growers and a generous helping of luck, most grocery stores have a full 11 varieties in rotation (Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, McIntosh, Rome Beauty, Fuji, Jonathan, York, Gala, Idared, and Yellow Newton).
Low in calories Golden Delicious apples are a good source of soluble fiber, which has been proven to help lower cholesterol, control weight and regulate blood sugar. They also contain vitamins A and C, as well as a trace amount of boron and potassium, most of which is located in the apples skin. The Golden Delicious apple has a sweet-tart flavor that can be enjoyed fresh, but also has the necessary acid content and stability to be a baking apple.