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Critter Oil® — Dogs And Puppies (Not only does it kill and repel fleas naturally, but it has so many uses- and…)

Critter Oil®

Not only does it kill and repel fleas naturally, but it has so many uses- and improves the health

Want a natural essential-oil blend that repels fleas and improves your pet's skin and coat?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated May 2026
Critter Oil® — Dogs And Puppies (Not only does it kill and repel fleas naturally, but it has so many uses- and…)
Critter Oil® — Dogs And Puppies (Not only does it kill and repel fleas naturally, but it has so many uses- and…)
Critter Oil®
Critter Oil® By Naturals For Animals
Critter Oil Works! Not only does it kill and repel fleas naturally, but it has so many uses- and improves the health of your pet’s skin and coat!


About Our Company

In 1987, Holistic Pet Care Consultant, Susan R Griffin, developed and began using in her grooming shop, The Clip Joint, a special blend of pure essential herbal oils, which she called Critter Oil®. She chose this name because Critter Oil® is usable on every kind of 4 legged and 2 legged “critter” including people, and because it helps eliminate all kinds of unwanted “critters”. Critter Oil was designed to be the ultimate, most versatile, and safest skin, coat, and environmental care product on the market today.

Critter Oil®

Critter Oil® was designed to be the ultimate, most versatile, and safest skin, coat, and environmental care product on the market today. By combining Critter Oil's 100% natural, essential herbal oils, with common household ingredients, using the simple, "do it yourself" instructions in the package, you no longer are paying top dollar for 97% inert ingredients (the sudsy stuff, water and other carrier agents). Critter Oil does it all and replaces Hundreds of dollars worth of other products Safely and Naturally!! Here are the products Critter Oil replaces:

  • Natural Flea & Pest Control Shampoo & Spray: Replaces toxic flea and pest control shampoos, sprays or dangerous spot on the back treatments which are currently under investigation by the EPA for harming, even killing, pets. Critter Oil is safe for yourself, your kids, and your companion animals.
  • Medicated Shampoo & Spray: Several of the oils in Critter Oil have natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which help eliminate skin damage from insect bites, allergies, staff infections, fungal infections, mites, rashes, etc.
  • Coat Conditioning, Color Enhancing and Whitening: Critter Oil absorbs into the hair (it doesn’t just coat it) making it beautifully conditioned by enhancing its’ naturally silky texture and making it absolutely glow in the sunlight. It eliminates the need to purchase medicated shampoos, color enhancing and whitening shampoos, and conditioners.
  • Lawn and Plant Spray: No more buying dangerous, toxic pesticides or fungicides for lawns, trees, indoor or outdoor plants!
  • Carpet Powder and Home Pest Control: Not only does using Critter Oil‘s carpet powder formula eliminate fleas and other pests in your home, but used in your mop water or steam cleaner, it will help clean and disinfect floors while deterring unwanted bugs as well as making your home smell fresh and clean. Many clients have discovered that when used in a refillable plug in air freshener bottle or in a reed oil diffuser, Critter Oil helps repel flying insects as well as freshen the air. It also removes grease, oil and crayon marks as well, clients have reported.


How Do I Make The Critter Oil Formulas?

What Customers Say

I can't thank y'all enough for coming up with such a great product! I don't have to tell you how nice it is to finally have something that will get rid of fleas without being any danger to pets or yourself! K. Womack, FL Just a note to let you know how very pleased I am with your suggestion of using Critter Oil for our cattery. It is remarkable how much of a change there is in our pets.

Ok, each Bottle of Critter Oil can be made in to different formulas (yes, you make your own and it is Super Easy!) to help your dogs or cats. The recipes for these formulas are easy and most consist of using water, Critter Oil and Dawn Liquid Soap (in the Original “Blue”… not the Anti-Bacterial). Super easy to put together, Critter Oil can even be used to kill funguses on your plants or repel fleas in your yard. Just see our Formulas page and you will see how Easy it is to make one bottle of Critter Oil last for a long Long time!

Is Critter Oil Safe?

Critter Oil was formulated with the help of a PhD Organic chemist who made sure that each oil was carefully selected for safety. All are considered G.R.A.S. (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the human cosmetic industry. When used according to any of the directions offered in the instruction sheet, the oils are used in levels well below any individual harmful level for people or animals. For that reason it is safe to use on babies, and pregnant or nursing mothers.

What Makes Critter Oil Unique?
Critter Oil's proprietary blend of 15 pure essential herbal oils was designed to be the most versatile and money saving product on the market today. Each of the oils has properties which serve an individual purpose. Some of them have naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, helping soothe and heal skin irritation; some have repellant properties; some are heavy duty degreasers which deep clean the skin and coat bringing out it's natural glow, and breaking down the waxy ecto-skeleton of fleas and ticks; and some absorb into the coat which enhances its natural texture and healthy condition. Several of the oils in Critter Oil are used in the practice of Aromatherapy for relaxation and meditation so its fresh, natural scent aids in calming pets during the grooming process as well as relaxing the energy of the grooming shop, barn, or home.


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The Solution Section (FAQ)
What is Critter Oil® and who created it?
Critter Oil® by Naturals For Animals is a proprietary blend of 15 pure essential herbal oils. In 1987, Holistic Pet Care Consultant Susan R Griffin developed it and began using it in her grooming shop, The Clip Joint, designing it to be the ultimate, most versatile, and safest skin, coat, and environmental care product on the market today.
How does Critter Oil® control fleas without harsh chemicals?
Critter Oil kills and repels fleas naturally — several of its oils are heavy-duty degreasers that deep clean the skin and coat and break down the waxy exoskeleton of fleas and ticks. It replaces toxic flea and pest control shampoos, sprays, and spot-on-the-back treatments, and is safe for you, your kids, and your companion animals.
Is Critter Oil® safe for my pets and family?
Yes. It was formulated with the help of a PhD organic chemist who selected each oil for safety, and all are considered G.R.A.S. (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the human cosmetic industry. When used according to the directions in the instruction sheet, the oils are used at levels well below any individual harmful level, making it safe to use on babies and on pregnant or nursing mothers.
How many products can Critter Oil® actually replace?
By combining Critter Oil's 100% natural essential herbal oils with common household ingredients using the simple "do it yourself" instructions in the package, one bottle replaces hundreds of dollars' worth of other products — including natural flea & pest control shampoo and spray, medicated shampoo and spray, coat conditioning and whitening products, lawn and plant spray, and carpet powder and home pest control.
Will Critter Oil® help my pet's skin and coat, not just fleas?
Yes. Several of the oils have natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that help eliminate skin damage from insect bites, allergies, infections, mites, and rashes. Because Critter Oil absorbs into the hair rather than just coating it, the coat becomes beautifully conditioned, enhancing its naturally silky texture and making it glow in the sunlight.
Does Critter Oil® do anything beyond grooming my pet?
It does. Used in mop water or a steam cleaner it helps clean and disinfect floors while deterring bugs, and customers report that in a refillable plug-in air freshener or reed diffuser it helps repel flying insects and freshen the air. It can also be used to kill funguses on plants or repel fleas in your yard, and clients have reported it removes grease, oil, and crayon marks as well.

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