Took the lab out for her 3rd birthday present to get some feathers in her mouth yesterday at pheasant preserve in Delaware and picked off a few tics on the dog and myself. With the mild winter, I fear a bad tic and flea year is coming. Does anyone use a natural repellant with decent results on your dog? Lots of things on the internet but would appreciate a first hand testimonial from someone here. I use frontline but would prefer not using the commercial stuff if it can be avoided. They seem to have some potential harmful ingredients.
Thanks
Frontline is probly one of the best, there are several others like it, maybe try one of those. The active ingredient, Fipronil is a great product. It has been around awhile, and when used according to the label, shouldnt cause the animal harm. Check with your vet for some other suggestions.
As far as natural products, there are some, check out the Bio-Spot products. They are derived from citrus oils. They do work, but probly not as well as some of the synthetic pyrethoids. They just dont last as long, which means frequent applications which equals more$$$ in the long term.
With the very mild winter, and this crazy early spring, expect a very busy flea and tic season. Permethrin used on the outside of clothing is very effective for tics and chiggers, follow the label directions.
We have been much busier and much earlier then ever at work. Use the best product you can afford for you and your dog when outdoors, it will be well worth it later.
