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from Pittsburgh , PA on 11/11/2009
I also bought the flea power form Only Natural Pet. Combine the effects of both products and a dose of frontline, my place and my kitten is now flea free. The smell of this spray last at least 2 weeks.
from Georgia on 9/9/2009
Strong smell and didn't work.
from Martin County, Florida on 9/8/2009
I have a Fox Terrier and live in South Florida.
In some of the hottest months that we have here with days spent on the beach,etc. my Sam has been CLEAR OF FLEAS,TICKS & MOSQUITO BITES throughout our entire season...
THIS STUFF WORKS.......REALLY WELL!!
Stay on top of the grooming including use of the flea comb in combination with this product and you can count on managing your "buddy" CHEMICAL-FREE!!
All of the Spot-on products are being pulled by the EPA and being reexamined for all of their EXTREMEMLY HARSH & TOXIC SIDE EFFECTS....
I've searched on every reputable site to finally find a product such as this. JUST BUY IT... If used correctly you'll have success not to mention PEACE OF MIND.
from Chicago, Illinois on 8/18/2009
I have used this product on my dogs a couple times and have been unable to determine if it helped them or not until I used this product on myself and my family on an all day hiking trip in the dense woods. It worked! Not one bug pestered or bit. Fantastic alternative to chemical repellents! Smells great too! I highly recommend!
from Pa on 8/13/2009
I have a multiple dog home. Mostly Shih Tzus. I use this after their monthly grooming and once a week for maintenance. It works great! Haven't had any bug issues in the 2 years since I started using these products. I even started using the spray. I garden alot and it keeps the bugs at bay.
from New Jersey on 7/30/2009
Does exactly what it states. In fact, I use it on myself since it works so well, especially with mosquitos, which in my area are plentiful. Has a light, pleasant scent, which my dogs do not mind.
from ME on 7/27/2009
This product works well to defend bugs, but the spraying sound of the bottle and the harsh smell bothers the dog. He now runs at the site of the bottle. Overall, I would recommend this product to someone if they plan to administer it in a different manner and were prepared to put it on everyday. The product wears off once the animal is wet, but does seem effective while on.
from Monroe, MI on 7/18/2009
I know this keeps mosquitos away, as I have used this on myself. I find the spray is easier to apply than the oil and is more effective because you can apply more evenly. However, the oil needs to be applied almost daily.
from Hawaii on 7/17/2009
I administer this once a week after taking my Dalmatian off Frontline (which I'm convinced caused nerve degeneration in her rear left leg) It seems to work effectively for keeping the fleas away even here in Hawaii. However, she is prone to skin irritation foliculitis which causes brown spots and course fur and massive shedding. I had eliminated this condition with a raw diet, oils and kelp help and the brown spots completely went away (which I was told never would because it is a stain on the skin from the condition) She's not had a single break out of folicultis since I started her on the all natural stuff about 8 months ago until I started spraying her with this. Now the brown spots are back and she's shedding like crazy. I don't want to go back to the Frontline so I guess it's a trade off on which condition I'd rather have.
from Gastonia, NC on 7/16/2009
We purchased this spray along with the Herbal Defense Shampoo and Condtioner. We bathed and dried all 3 dogs and then used the spray 1-2 times per week. For a couple of months the combination seemed to keep fleas at bay as well as the Frontline had. But our dogs have been scratching non-stop for the last week. No matter how much we bathe or spray them, it is not keeping the fleas off. Now they have irritated, red skin from the bites and I have to purchase something to help with that. I really love the idea of not using pesticides on my dogs and hope we can knock the fleas out with natural products only...but it will take more than the shampoo, condtioner and spray to do it in the South in this kind of flea season. Perhaps this combo will be sufficient the rest of the year.
from Georgia on 7/15/2009
This product really works for both you and your dogs. When I've sprayed them with this bugs stay away. Even for myself...I spray myself with it when I'm outside and I don't even get a mosquito bite. I forgot to spray myself once and I came in covered with bites. My dogs don't like to be sprayed with it (even though it smells pleasant) and we place a good game of chase (but it's good exercise!) before I'm able to spray them well but it's definitely worth it (no side effects). I highly recommend this product and will continue to purchase it.
from Palm Beach, Fl on 7/15/2009
I have used this product on my doggies and cats. Although it has a strong smell, they don't get bothered by it! The products does what it promises.
from Buena Vista, CO on 7/15/2009
I bought this shampoo (also the conditioner, spray, and supplemental tablets) because we not only hike outside all summer (mosquitoes, flys, gnats and ticks), but we needed to travel to Illinois where there are fleas and mosquitoes (and we do not use any chemical preventatives). The shampoo lathers and cleans nicely and leaves my dogs' coats shiny (Bernese Mountain Dog, retriever mix). Bugs are repelled by the scent (I refresh with the spray before outings) and we didn't bring home any unwanted friends from Illinois. My kids don't really like the smell on the dogs, but I don't mind it. The kids like to sit by the dogs on outings because bugs stay away from them too. It is a citronella smell.
from Delran, NJ on 7/10/2009
I really wanted this to work because I didnt want to rely on the pesticides...but my dog still got fleas! I used this product in conjuntion with the Herbal Defense shampoo and conditioner along with the All in One Flea Rememdy powder for my home. So I dont understand what went wrong. I also sprayed my dog numerous times after finding the fleas and they did not die. This product was used by me several times a week since the smell fades quickly...so I'm baffled. During my 2 month trial period of using the products, my dog did not pick up any ticks so that's great.
from Petaluma, CA on 7/7/2009
Sorry Natural Pet, I was very excited about using this product on my 16 yr old cat that has skin issues. I sprayed on him and it smelled like there were 500 citronella candles lit up in my kitchen. The smell was so strong I thought I was going to be sick. I instantly gave my poor kitty a bath. He still stinks a bit, but it is a lot better. I highly recommend this for pets that aren't in the house much...definitely not for indoor cats. Also do not spray on your hands and then wipe down the cat, my hands are still stinky and I washed about 10 times. I'm keeping it just in case I ever need to kill some bugs outside.
from Boca raton, FL on 7/3/2009
We use the product on our 2 Border Collies. The bugs are pretty bad this time of year in FL, so our dogs needed something to protect them when they are outside. I sprayed it once, and it lasted for about 2 weeks. It really worked! Our dogs stopped scratching while they were outside!
from Pennington, NJ on 7/1/2009
We have been battling fleas for two months now. I purchased this product to help repel the fleas. But the fleas are still there. I have been bathing them and spraying them and the fleas are still attracted to the pets. The scent of the spray is overwhelming. It has a very strong lemon and cedar scent. If I were a flea I wouldn't want to be on the dogs... but these fleas don't seem to mind it.
from Coolidge AZ on 6/30/2009
It smells wonderful, the dogs aren't too wild about the spray, and it does last longer than the oil, repels mosquitos well, not bites so far!
from Boone, NC on 6/17/2009
This spray is great at tick repelling. The spray bottle sound is not my dogs' favorite, but they didn't get a vote in it. If applied once a week, or a day after swimming, there are no ticks at all down from 1 or 2 a day. I can't speak for fleas (we don't get them), but it also keeps gnats and bugs off the girls in the evenings. I used it at a family picnic on all the kids legs and there were no gnats/mosquitos on anyone there either. Great product for the job.
from Mineral, VA on 6/16/2009
This product is a great supplemental tick repellent. I live in a tick infested area and the popular tick products do not work for as long as they should so I spray this on in addition rather than adding more chemicals. I am afraid to give up the popular products yet because we have so much Lyme here but I am glad to have found a decent repellent.
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from chicago, il on 6/8/2009
Great product. Works. Will use all summer!
from SE Georgia on 6/8/2009
I wanted to like this product, because it uses natural ingredients. Unfortunately it did not work for my dogs or cats. It did not kill any of their fleas. Maybe because we live in the humid Deep South, our fleas are worse.
from Norwell, MA on 6/2/2009
I do not like to use chemicals for pest control on my 2 hairless Chinese Cresteds. They were getting eaten alive by something unseen on our daily walks, perhaps sand fleas. This product does what it says, it repels fleas and ticks and now, for the brief time that my small dogs are outside, nothing bites them when I use this product. I only need to spray their legs once a week for our first walk after a bath. It does make us sneeze briefly while spraying, but a small price to pay for the natural and safe protection it provides.
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from Vero Beach, FL on 5/30/2009
I like that I can safely reapply the product after my dog gets wet or has a bath. We have not had a tick problem since we started using the spray, shampoo, conditioner and oil. Love 'em!
from Pine Plains, NY on 5/26/2009
My cat does not like it being sprayed directly on her so I put it in my hand then apply it. It dries very fast. I use it more often than recommende because I live in a wooded area with more bugs and ticks.
from San Jose, CA on 5/22/2009
I used this product on my cat and large dog and its working. cats bring in more fleas than dogs and I needed to keep the cat sprayed so we dont become infested with fleas during the summer.
from Columbus, Ohio on 5/20/2009
My 12 year old Rottweiler is fighting cancer, chemicals would compromise her immune system even more. This product has kept the fleas out of my home and given me peace of mind, knowing I am not compromising her immune system anymore than the cancer has already done. Smells ok,and works well in my location for a mostly house dog.
from Glyndon, MN on 5/13/2009
The product does work, but the smell is very overpowering for one of my dogs, that she will run and hide when I bring out the bottle. I do find it most effective to rub into hands so that the overspray does not get into eyes and mouth or hold it very close to skin when you spray and rub it in all over their body. I even took a bag of ticks (that I pulled off my dogs) and sprayed one spray of the product into it. The ticks ran away from the odor and eventually died. The problem is that it needs to be sprayed on daily or more often as in the case of my dogs as they run in water and tall grass everyday. Not an easy task to do when they run away from me when I get out the product!
from New Carlisle, OH on 5/11/2009
I hate to use Frontline-type flea and tick stuff on my dog and started using sprays last year. I love the smell of this spray and if it keeps working on the fleas and ticks, I'll be buyng again!
from Bethlehem CT on 4/14/2009
Since I have been using this on my Sheltie I have not seen one tick on her. I dont take her outside without giving her a spray first. It has a pleasant fragrance, no chemical smell. I even bought a bottle to give to a friend. This is well worth the money and best of all, it WORKS!
from Oceanside, CA on 3/16/2009
I use this product around the house. I find I use it more often. The smell is great So I spray and makes the place smell great.
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from Chapin, SC on 2/13/2009
I have tried several flea products over the years and haven't found a product that works as wells as this one. Not only did it kill the fleas quickly but also left my pets smelling good. I would highly recommend this product to anyone!
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from Philadelphia, PA on 2/9/2009
I purchased this product after reading such good reviews. I bought this together with the herbal defense shampoo and conditioner.
I spray my 2 chihuahuas with the product whenever the scent seems to wear off. About once or twice a week.
The scent is quite strong for my dogs, they don't like the spraying either. Best way is to apply this by hand and smooth it all over their body.
I spray this inside their bags and sweaters too.
They go out almost everyday, take walks on parks and have not taken any fleas or ticks home since.
It's been several months now and I still haven't used up my first bottle.
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from Pittsburg, CA on 2/6/2009
Love this herbal defense spray on my cat. Love the clean scent and I use it on myself too before I go outdoors to protect myself. Thank you for such a great product.
This stuff did not work for me. Maybe it would be good for the city but I live in the country and I have sand as my soil. My three dogs scratched after I applied it and they did get fleas. It is also very messy and it makes your house smell like citronela.
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from Conway, AR on 1/27/2009
Spray on your pet; do NOT get it in their eyes. Has a pump spray but our girls are not real fond of it. Smells great to humans but it does have a strong scent which seems to upset the girls when first sprayed. Best if sprayed on your hands and then put on dog. Kills fleas instantly when sprayed directly. We live in a heavily infested humid state for mosquitos and it does seem to help repel them if used diligently.
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from Greenwich Ct on 11/24/2008
Easy and fast to apply.Great smell,all natural!!!!Getting ready to order More!
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from Bremond, Texas on 10/31/2008
As flea and tick preventative.
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from Lawndale CA on 10/15/2008
This year the fleas heve been fierce! Even the frontline wasn't working on it's own. This spray is great! I sprayed EVERYTHING- my mattress the rugs, couch, the pet bedding, my dog and the cats and it really worked. Within a few days my home was flea free. I did also use the Sentry spray around the windows and outside.
The smell is pleasant but a bit strong at first though not as strong as other products I've tried. Open windows helped.
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from Bowling Green, KY on 9/29/2008
I think the product works decently, but would work best accompanied with another flea product. My dog has sensitive skin, but this product did not irritate him at all. The smell is a bit strong though.
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from Philadelphia, PA on 9/6/2008
I have a small dog that is very sensitive. I didn't want to use chemical bug repellants on her so I tried several natural products. This product has far exceeded my expectations. I have not found 1 tick on her since I started using the spray, and I was removing a few a week. While visiting my friend on a farm in Virginia her dogs were constantly plagued by the horse flies, but my dog didn't have a fly on her. My friend was so impressed so I sent her a bottle to try for her pets.
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from Petersburg VA on 9/4/2008
I found it a useful tool in the arsenal of fighting fleas.That is one lesson learned this summer, natural things work best when used with other natural things..like lime in the(southern acidic) yard , shorter cut grass, d-limonene sprayed indoors, DE dusting of crevices in furniture ,fleabusters powder in carpets, I am so done with the chemical toxins.
None of my animals reacted badly to this natural spray, nor did I - my sinuses do not scream when I smell this even in large amounts (applied to 3 dogs,1 cat) a huge plus!!
The spray was not lasting a whole week, I had to use it every day for awhile, it is great for spot treatment of fleas, it knocks them out.It smells great.
I reordered it.
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from Franklin Lakes, NJ on 8/31/2008
This product so far seems to be working. I haven't seen any ticks or fleas on my cats and I really like the smell. Spraying it directly on my cats doesn't work well because the mist gets into their eyes....what I do is spray it on their beds and so when they go to sleep the oil magically spreads all over their bodies.
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from Central Georgia on 8/18/2008
WE live in Georgia where the mosquitos are abundant, and they love to go after my Frenchies ears, but after using this product on them...we can enjoy sitting out on the deck at night. I bought it for the dogs, but love using it on myself as well because it smells so good and does a great job. WOULD highly recommend it to everyone bothered by those pesky mosquitos...
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from Chantilly, VA on 8/16/2008
I put it on when they go outside but only every few days. It will last sometimes up to a week. You can tell when to re-apply by the smell, it eventually wears off.
My dogs love it and so do we. Such a relief to us that there is an effective natural solution.
Thanks,
RB
from Vermont on 8/15/2008
Ben, my dog isn't crazy about the smell. I think its pleasant. Last year Ben got many ticks and unfortunately I got two myself. That's when I had to go through the Lime disease treatment of antibiotics for many weeks. At the urging of both my Vet and Doctor Ben went on Front Line. It worked okay. He still got an occasional tick, maybe one a week, but I didn't get any more. I really hated putting those chemicals on him.
So this summer I did on online research and found this product. I didn't think we had anything to loose, so I tried it. It works phenomenal - better than Front Line did. As long as Ben is treated he doesn't get ticks. NOT A ONE! What can be better than that? I don't know how it works on fleas, because Ben has never had one. I spray him about 20 squirts almost everyday.
from dana point on 8/9/2008
great for repeling fleas. it will kill them on the spot. has a bit of a "hippy" smell but i like it. hard to get to my dogs skin because he has long hair. overall, a good product to use around my kids and with other flea-deturing products.
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from Chicago, IL on 8/5/2008
This non-chemical pet spray keeps the bugs off for days! Not only is the price cost-efficient, but the lasting effect of keeping bugs/bites away from your dog for long periods of time & without harmful chemicals is spectacular. Smells great too! Thanks for longer summer playdays rolling in the grass without worries!!
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from Chicago, Illinois on 7/23/2008
What I really enjoy about this herbal defense is that it even works on people and the fact that when I spray it on my dog, it does not irritate her. She actually stands still and allows it to be sprayed for her protection. For the first time my dog can tolerate the smell. Thee absolute best thing about this spray is that the first ingredient listed is NEEM. That happens to be a very effective and important ingredient. WOW!!!
Yes, yes, yes, you have to spray it on your pet on a daily basis, however, something that your pet can tolerate like this makes having to spray it daily not such a horrible thing.
Besides, if you purchase two bottles like we did, it will last longer!!! We spray her legs and her underside, but steer clear of her private area (underside) We also spray her back and tail. It's just great and healthy, natural and effective.
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from OK on 7/21/2008
I had one of my cats almost die from a monthly topical flea treatment, threw the rest away and decided to use something all natural. I have 2 dogs and 2 inside cats, this was easy and fast to use on all of them. So far, no fleas. Only con is you need to spray on every one to two weeks, small price to pay. Would recommend this to everyone. Much safer than some of the topicals.
from RI on 7/21/2008
We apply this product before each walk, usually daily. It works better than any product we have tried at any price. I like that it does not have chemicals or smell like chemicals. It smells great, it works great on fleas and ticks. We have had NO fleas or ticks in quite some time. I cannot say enough about this product. We have been using it for several years now and will not go back to using anything else.
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from Wisconsin on 7/21/2008
I have a six month old American Bulldog. He seems to be highly irritated by mosquito bites. The bites swell up to about the size of a dime. I ordered this product to take on a camping trip and it did not work. It smelled great (he hated it), but he was practically eaten alive. He was covered in bumps an hour after I applied the spray. I live in Wisconsin and the mosquito is our state bird, but the spray did not keep my puppy from looking like he had a disease. I was all for the natural product, but will be returning to the products that I know work for the health of my dog.
from Connecticut on 7/17/2008
Very gentle product for sensitive pets all natural product. Easy to follow instructions.
from Knoxville, TN on 7/10/2008
This is very easy to use, smells wonderful, & seems to work, I've not seen any fleas! My cat, however, just doesn't care for being sprayed, but, it doesn't take much, just a few squirts & rub his coat. My boy smells like a pretty flower!
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from Shickshinny,PA on 7/7/2008
we applied just once and could see effects right away, we even used it on our horses, and all flies and nats stayed away from the ear area where it was applied.
from Anaheim, Ca on 6/30/2008
I love this product. Checked out all the ingredients and I now do not have to worry about what I spray on my dog to avoid fly's and nats. Works, they stay away. And then someone will walk by and say, "what smells so good?" And it's always Emma. Such a natural and fresh clean smell. All my friends are using it now.
from Platte City, MO on 6/26/2008
I tried this product because my Golden Retriever was being bothered by flies and gnats. He has had allergies the last few years and I wanted to get something that would not irritate his skin.
Not only does it work and smell good (I use it on me too) but he's no longer itching - at all. It seems to have helped his allergies as well, which could have been partially caused by bug bites.
I see the bugs hoover around him but they don't land. He can sleep on the uncovered part of the deck in peace now. The spray and the allergy relief may be coincidental - since I also use skin supplements but it is a definite help. Thanks for the assistance!
from Edgerton, WI on 6/17/2008
I love the smell of this product and the fact that it has essential oils I know that it is more than just skin deep.
The only thing I was a bit disappointed with is I live in a high tick infested area. I spray my dog whenever we walk (which is daily unless weather does not permit). It doesn't seem to repel the ticks as much as I would like it to but it does keep them from biting.
from L.A., CA on 6/16/2008
Went camping with some friends and they brought their 2 little maltese. I brought this to use on myself since it said good for humans too. Mesquitos were bad, but friends dogs and all of us that used the product didn't get one bite. And we smelled great too!
My cats hate getting sprayed with it, but I love the way they smell and it lasts for days. Seems once a week works.
from Pa on 6/10/2008
I decided to go all natural this season with flea & tick control because one of our pets had a reactions to other topical products. I use the spray in conjunction with the shampoo, conditioner and garlic tabs. So far it seems to be working. I have not found a flea or tick on any of my dogs. Be careful not to spray near their faces, they don't seem to like the odor when it is first applied. I spray it on my hands and then rub their heads. The first day the odor of the spray is quite strong but fades after a short time and is actually clean smelling. My non shedding dogs get bathed often so they benefit from the shampoo and cond. My large breed dog does not bathe often so I can honestly say it's the spary that's working.
from Romeo, MI on 6/4/2008
I just started using this with the Herbal Defense shampoo/cond after I found a tick on my dog. It seems like a great natural way to repel ticks/mosquitos. The spray smells wonderful like patchouli and lasts a few days. Its not by any means overwhelming. He actually smells like he had a fresh bath. Important- the bottle says you can apply once a week but I find if you live in a high tick area, you need to re-apply every other day with at least one spray on the top of the body, one on the ears, and one on the belly/paw area. Also, make sure to re-apply after they get wet! I found a tick on his paw once while he has been on this- so its not perfect. But much better than the harsh chemicals in Frontline/Advantage!
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from PA on 4/20/2008
I began using this Herbal Defense spray along with the shampoo and conditioner about a month ago in an attempt to go a more natural route in preventing fleas & ticks this year. I also give the ONPS brand brewers yeast & garlic tabs. So far so good! I find that the combination of products has definitely been repelling ticks very well, but it hasn't truly been tested against fleas since it's not quite warm enough for them to be in full effect yet. I have also noticed it helps a lot at repelling flies as well! Normally on a hot day flies will land on my dogs and hitch a ride, but with this stuff they won't even land on them. It does have an herbally/slightly citronella like smell to it, but honestly it is not bad at all. I normally HATE smells like that but I don't mind it at all and I sleep with my 2 dogs who I use it on every night. It makes their fur softer than any other shampoo we've used too. I also use this on our inside/outside cat once a week and though he hates being sprayed (the product itself doesn't irritate him at all, he doesn't act like he doesn't like the smell or try to lick it all off, he just doesn't like getting wet and holding him down to do it isn't good for a cat's ego you know ;)) I will continue to use this on him. We haven't found a single tick on him yet this year though we've found several crawling around on us and in our house! I think this is doing a great job!
from Rhode Island on 4/8/2008
We have been using this product for several years now and we love it. It works so well that we have absolutely not fleas or ticks. We use it almost daily before we walk the dogs. It is so much more effective than any chemical product that we have used and is all natural and has a nice smell. I would strongly recommend this product.
from Newaygo, Mi on 11/6/2007
I love this product! I recommend(and Buy) it for most of my friends pets. It is safe,effective,smells great. And really, we use it on the chickens' legs to prevent mites. I use it on myself as well when working in the yard. This is great stuff!
from PA on 11/5/2007
Even with 3 cats, I don't have a major flea problem, but they are there. I hate using chemicals on my pets so found the Herbal Defense Spray and it is working well. For the most part my cats deal with the spray being administered fairly well and the smell isn't terrible. I've notices reduced scratching as long as I reapply it every few days.
from Atlanta Area, Georgia on 10/23/2007
I live in Georgia were fleas and ticks are a real problem. I bought this spray before we went camping along with the shampoo (love it too). I have used this product on my 2 Chihauhaus with great success. We do alot of camping and I have younger children that are always kissing and holding the dogs so I did not want to use a chemical like Frontline. I knew natural oils work at repelling fleas and insects so I decided to give this a try. I used in conjunction with the Brewers Yeast tablets too. The spray has a strong scent that will take a while to wear off, which was the only drawback. But it worked great and I did not need to reapply it during our 2 day trip. I can take the smell knowing that my animals and my kids are not dealing with harmful chemicals. No more fleas and ticks!
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from Palo Alto CA on 10/15/2007
We followed the directions by washing first and then spraying with the same spray product. We found that it really worked well, however, the company emphasizes that it cannot be used more than once a week. That is a down side and causes some concern.
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from San Rafael on 10/3/2007
Bugs noticeably avoid any pet sprayed with this. We have problems with mosquitoes, fleas and, hornets and wasps. I spray it on my clothing before I go outdoors. Dog and I have not been bitten when I apply this spray. It has a strong odor, so I dilute it by 1/3 in the solution sprayed directly on the dog's and cat's coats and it still works well. I've used other brands of herbal sprays purchased from pet stores. This is the best I've used.
from Hooksett, NH on 8/30/2007
The Natural Defense Spray is a wonderful product. There are no harmful chemicals in the spray so it is perfectly safe for my pets. My cat loves it when I spray the dogs because it even has catnip in it. My dogs have never had a tick on them and no fleas or mosquito bites either. It can even be used on people. It smells great.
from Chicago, IL on 8/26/2007
Did not bother both the cat and dog. I recommend.
from columbus ohio on 8/22/2007
this is a natural, simple way to keep all sorts of "bugs" off of your dog and cat! i spray this on my dog only on sundays, when she goes over to my boyfriend's parents house and coomes in contact with fleas.
this spray works MUCH BETTER THAN FRONTLINE! with frontline she came home with about 20 fleas each time; with this spray, it was only 2 or 3!
i am very impressed and feel much better about using this product, than one that is simply putting chemicals into their bloodstream to keep away a parasite that they have lived with for thousands of years!
pair it with the shampoo!
from Roswell, GA on 8/17/2007
One of our cats is a mosquito magnet. We try to keep her in during the Summer but every now and then she bums-rushes us at the door and bolts.
Within a few minutes there is a cloud of mosquitoes buzzing her. I've used this for a while and it's working. No more bites on her ears, which she scratches until they bleed. She was feral when we rescued her and she's all about going outside. With this product we can let her burn off some steam outside and eliminate the health risk. If you have cats that go outside, even for the short periods ours does, I'd pick up a bottle of this spray. I spray it on a cotton ball and dab her ears. It works.
from Texas on 8/17/2007
This stuff is way to strong to use on the pets or even in the house. But I did use it on my porch and it works great if you are sitting outside, because it keeps the mosquitoes off of you.
from Boynton Beach, Florida on 8/12/2007
A great compliment to the shampoo and conditioner. It keeps the coats smelling great in between groomings too. Finally there is a product that is safe for my "little angels" that will keep them pest free while enhancing the their coats. The "doggie odors" are kept at a minimum too. I use this on all of my dogs, including my 15 year old yorkie.
from Sunnyvale, CA on 8/3/2007
my lab had bad allergy on Frontline and Advantix, when I found this product I felt grateful because my dog is free of any allergy
from Lynbrook, NY on 8/1/2007
My dog has never had fleas until this year. She is 6-1/2 yrs. old and I panicked since I also own 3 cats. Once she had a bath(in an all natural shampoo since fleas do not need caustic products to kill them), Herbal Defense prevented further attacks. Since she has a long dense coat, it was necessary to rub it in well. It isn't oily or greasy which I appreciated. I even sprayed my legs before going into my garden to fend off mosquitos and knats. Worked great! Didn't mind the natural lemon/citronella scent.
from South Dayton, NY on 7/28/2007
I have wanted such a product for years! I'm all for "going natural", but have not found an effective product against fleas until now! My nine year old cat has used a chemical product until this year when I realized that I was seeing a build-up of toxicity over a three month period of its use. That's when I began to research natural products once again, [...] I am grateful for this product, and will return here again and again!
from Farmville, VA on 7/27/2007
I love that this spray is natural, but after spraying my dog with it I get a little sick from the strong smell. It smells much like furniture polish. I usually let my husband do the spraying. I will continue to buy this product regardless of the smell. My dog Tito, who is very allergic to fleas, really seems to respond well to this spray. As long as we keep him sprayed regularly he doesn't seem to get hot spots.
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from Long Island, New York on 7/18/2007
This product is very effective. We live next to a wetlands area infested with ticks. My dog also goes to a large park every week. I use Frontline Plus because of our high risk, but I still would find 2-3 ticks on him after our walks/runs, and sometimes found them in the house when they bit him and dropped off! With this spray I still check him and do not find ticks at all. The smell is a little strong (we both usually sneeze when we apply it) but it's not that bad. And the smell is well worth it!
from Wyoming on 7/18/2007
I used this product on my black lab on a camping trip to the Big Horn mountains in Wyoming. There are alot of biting flies which drove Shadow crazy last year. I lightly sprayed Shadow and no bites at all this year. Also, while the initial scent is strong, it wears off quickly from both my hands and Shadow. Strong scents really bother me so this was a big plus.
from Barrington, RI on 7/2/2007
This product works great at repelling ticks; we use it daily and get less than one tick a week on our two dogs. We just spray it on before our daily walks. It smells good and has no chemicals. The dogs don't seem to mind it at all, although it sometimes makes them sneeze if sprayed near the face. It does work best when used daily. We love it for many reasons. Who wants to pet a dog covered in chemicals? We have tried other products of this type from the stores but this one works the best of all we have tried. I cannot say enought about it. We are completely satisfied and will continue to buy it.
from Charlottesville, Va on 7/1/2007
Great stuff. Love the smell
from Coon_Rapids, MN on 6/28/2007
This is a wonderful product. I just spray a little on my German Shepherd Dog's belly and ears, and we can walk and play for hours! (I don't even have to spray every part of her body.) The mosquitos, gnats, and flies leave us alone. We live in Minnesota, where the joke is, "our state bird is the mosquito", so if it's effective here, it's worth buying! The scent is pleasant, and I spray some on myself as well...it beats the odor of harsh repellents. I definitely will be buying more of this.
from texas on 6/28/2007
This product was to strong of an odor for the cats and dogs
It was not effective at all for fleas
from Newaygo, Michigan on 6/27/2007
This is the product I've been looking for!Easy to use,effective on fleas and mosquitos,and I love the smell.
from San Diego, CA. on 6/26/2007
I use it with other products. I like that it is natural. I don't like using pesticides in my house so I think it's great. Wouldn't recomend it by itself unless you LOVE the smell of it. I apply it to the dogs when they're outside so the smell disapates before they come in.
from whitesboro, NY on 6/26/2007
I recently bought this product because one of my two dogs is very sensitive to alot of things and I had bought another product that made her break out and swell, so I thought I would give this a try. Low and behold I think it works really well for both my dogs. It smells like citranella but otherwise keeps the bugs away from them. I would recommend this to other people.
from Vero Beach, Fl. on 5/19/2007
I love any product that is safe, natural and effective, this definitely does what it is suppose to.
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from Rockville, MD on 4/22/2007
This is the worst smelling flea and tick removal I have ever used. It smells like the worst old lady perfume. It has permeated my house and even though I washed my dog three times, he still smells like this. I'm sure it may be very effective against fleas and ticks, but it smells so horrible, I would rather choose other methods. If you are sensitive to smells or have allergies, I would even more highly recommend you not use this. I have been sneezing non stop, coupled by a terrible headache since using this product. I can't imagine if I would have also used the shampoo that is recommended to go with it. It may work for some people, but I wanted to share my thoughts on my reaction.
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from Sandy Flea Free, Florida on 3/20/2007
Ricco, our 3yr old, 92lb lab/boxer, and Hubby & I love this product. Excellent natural deterrent for all kinds of biting/annoying bugs and fleas. Ricco's allergic to flea bites. Ricco's hair grew back in and he's stopped chewing, licking & biting his back legs & stopped scratching his belly. We all sleep much better too! Easy to use, nice misting spray, do not need to over use, follow the directions. Suggest using in a ventilated area. I like the smell; it is 'different' - kind of earthy clove like. We still use Frontline, but highly recommend using this Natural Herbal Defense Spray against biting bugs & fleas as well. We're showing Ricco & your product to our vet today! Thanks much!
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from Reno, NV on 12/8/2006
I used this on our dogs for Buffalo Gnats (No See Ums - but you do see them!). They bite and leave welts. People sometimes have to go to the hospital they are so bad.
They bite the dogs on their belly. Sprayed this on and rubbed in a bit and NO BITES.
Doesn't smell so bad - an herbal scent - so I used it on my ears, neck, etc. Worked just fine - and no chemicals.
Thank you.
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from Ludington, MI on 10/30/2006
We have an autumn flea problem. Not one flea all summer long but now we are infested. My dog brings them in and they get on the cats. The biggest problem is having 4 brand new baby kittens with fleas. The vet said there was no treatment for them except just picking them off. I got this product because it stated safe for kittens. I used on my 28 day old babies. Less than 5 minutes later - no fleas! WOW - does this work super fast and they did great. It didn't make them sick or anything. They smell funky but are bug free!! Thank you so much. I have used it on all of our cats and the dog too. Thank you so much. I have recommended it to all of my friends & the vet too!!
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from Newton, NJ on 10/2/2006
After using the product for 2 weeks, my Golden's ended up with numerous deer ticks. A big no-no in the North East.