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(based on 30 ratings)
Brand: Sentry
Located in: Flea / Tick Control, Cats
New Formula Sentry Squeeze-On for Cats kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes for up to four weeks, yet it's safe to use on your pets and around your family.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 30 reviews)
50% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Effective (15), Gentle (14), Long-lasting (8), Good value (7), Easy to use (7)
Cons:
Causes irritation (11), Ineffective (6), Wears out (4)
Describe Yourself:
Long-time pet owner (28)
 
Not your typical flea medication
By Julie in a cat's world.Verified Reviewer from Nashville, TN on 10/23/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Effective, Gentle
Cons:
Side Effects, Smelly
Best Uses:
Daily Care, Older Pets, Short-Term Care, Younger Pets
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this product for my multiple cat household. My cats had started to develop a skin allergy to Frontline and I was looking for a natural product that would be just as effective. I read the instructions on the box but like all people just applied how I wanted. WARNING: Do not apply this product on your pet in the house. The smell is very strong and stays around a while.

It has seemed to work on my cats and I will continue to use.

 
Relief from Fleas
By wildaginVerified Reviewer from Beaufort, North Carolina on 10/1/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Effective, Gentle, Long-Lasting, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have four cats, one outside and the other three out at night only for several hours. Fleas are a nightmare, living in this coastal area. I do not believe in using anything but holistic methods to control these fleas, however, I've had to resort to using chemicals. Have had my house professionally sprayed three times since June 2009 and I used everything out there on these cats - chemicals from the vet, other herbal powders and applications - and Sentry Natural Defense Squeeze-On is the first treatment that is giving relief. My cats spent 70% of their time scratching and biting areas on their bodies and now the change is amazing. Thank you so very much.

 
I wouldn't recommend this.
By TheAvonChicaVerified Reviewer from MD on 9/14/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, No Side Effects
Cons:
Ineffective, Very strong smell
Best Uses:
Monthly
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have not had much luck with products killing the fleas on my pets, and I have done everything right to get rid of them. I was hoping this would work and would be better for my cats than frontline, but it did not help kill the fleas at all, and the smell was so overpowering. The scent lasted for days not only on my cats but all through the house. I would not use this again.

 
Great product
By JosieVerified Reviewer from tampa, fl on 9/10/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Effective, Gentle, Long-Lasting, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I put the sentry product on my cat about 3 weeks ago. For the most part, she is now flea free though I still use the flea comb daily and may find an occasional flea under her neck. I am happy to know there are no harsh chemicals and so is Sassy. She got a lick or two of it when I first put it on but she is doing well so far.

 
i would buy this product again
By dog wispererVerified Reviewer from ny on 9/9/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Effective, Gentle, Long-Lasting, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

really works

 
It works!
By KrissyVerified Reviewer from Salem, Oregon on 8/27/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Effective, Gentle, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'm so happy that I tried this product. It works as well as the harsh, chemical flea product I used before, and the price is so much better. I will be reordering.

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Tags: Good for an old kitty

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great product!
By JulieVerified Reviewer from Nashville, TN on 6/26/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Effective, Gentle, Long-Lasting, No Side Effects
Cons:
Smelly application
Best Uses:
All pets
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I found this product because my cat had a skin allergic reaction to Frontline. This product worked just as well as Frontline! I would caution a future owner to apply to the cat prior to leaving home or outdoors because the pepperment smell is very strong. This is a wonderful product!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
2 cats- Skin irritation and hair loss
By VagabondriderVerified Purchaser from Portland, OR on 6/2/2009
Cons:
Causes Irritation, Ineffective, Wears Out
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have used this product on 2 different cats, and both of them experienced skin irritation, hair loss, and flaking off of skin in the area. The reaction took several days to happen, and the product did not help the flea situation. I shampooed the product out of the cat 2 weeks ago and the skin is still scaly and flaking. He is on a raw diet and has never had any other skin problems. I also used this product on a dog and did not have any skin problems.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works Well!
By MJVerified Reviewer from Tennessee on 6/2/2009
Pros:
Effective, Gentle, Good Value
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I haven't noticed any ticks or fleas on my outside long haired cat. I also use it on my dogs and it seems to do a good job. I have found the more you use it the longer it lasts and better it works.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
BURNED MY CAT'S SKIN
By mishVerified Purchaser from los angeles on 5/3/2009
Cons:
Causes Irritation
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I noticed two days after application that there was a chunk of cat fur on the floor. His fur was falling out. When I looked at the spot at the base of his neck it was red and scabby and horrible looking.
I had to bath him twice to get all the oil out. Then he was fine. I would never put this on my cat again.

Only Natural Pet Store Response:Please please read the product page, we ask that you test patch your animal for sensitivity!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Sentry squeeze-on for Cats
By jenVerified Reviewer from Hixson, TN on 4/27/2009
Pros:
Effective, Gentle, Good Value, Non-irritating, Pleasant smell
Cons:
Lasts - one week, Wears Out
Best Uses:
Smaller Pets
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to open small tubes (just cut across top), easy to apply, and though the odor is initially strong it is pleasant. We have a short haired tabby and long haired main coone. Neither of them suffered any hair loss. After application this product stays visibly (wet looking) on yet the effectiveness only lasts just past one week. I was not comfortable reapplying before 2 weeks because it is evident the prior app. was still remaining. No sign of fleas but there are a few ticks here and there on both cats. NOTE: both of our cats are outside all day everyday and come in at evening time. I am overall pleased with this product and consider it superior to Advantage and any other chemically based flea/tick repellent for cats &/or dogs.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Love It
By 3 Cat HouseVerified Purchaser from Hackensack, NJ on 4/16/2009
Pros:
Effective, Gentle, Good Value, Long-Lasting
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is my second year of use from April thru November on my three boys. I have a 7 yr old, a 4 yr old, and a 2 yr old and I use this product on all of them. They don't freak out like they did with the 'vet supplied name brands', with this they just sit there, let me put it on them, and go about their business like nothing happened. Plus they smell REALLY good:)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Terrible
By LjVerified Purchaser from DC on 4/10/2009
Cons:
Causes Irritation
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I used this once on my cat and like others, my cat's skin was burned by the product where it was applied and eventually it scabbed over and she lost all her fur there. It took several weeks for the area to heal and her fur to grow back. Never again!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
MY CAT WAS MISERABLE AFTER APPLICATION
By JuliVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 3/17/2009
Cons:
Causes Irritation, Hair loss, Intense Odor
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I applied this product as recommended and after a few hours my cat was scratching and licking intensly. By that evening I realized I'd better try and wash it off, but it was too late. Damage was already done. Within days the site was red and nearly raw from his scratching because it burned him so bad. He lost a large patch of fur which took several weeks to grow back. I will never try this product again, even with the new "gentler" formulation.

 
Am happy!!!
By barbtrixVerified Reviewer from Deltona, Fl. on 2/2/2009
Pros:
Effective, Gentle, Good Value, Long-Lasting
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Maybe use less?
By AnnerivendellVerified Purchaser from Dublin Mountains, Ireland on 1/27/2009
Pros:
Effective, Long-Lasting
Cons:
Smells very strong
Best Uses:
Very good for Ticks
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I ONLY USED HALF OF THE RECOMMENDED DOSE as I thought one full capsule was a bit too much. One of my cat sleeps in long grass where there are grazing sheep and comes home covered in ticks. Tried this on both cats last year and although it smells strong for a day or two, it worked and I had two very grateful cats.

 
Great product
By CEMVerified Reviewer from Farmington Hills, MI on 1/14/2009
Pros:
Effective, Gentle, Good Value, Long-Lasting
Best Uses:
Pest control
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My cat was having severe reactions to the various chemical flea spot treatments. He did not have any adverse reaction to this product (although it did leave and "oil slick" appearance for a few days)and it effectively got rid of the fleas.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Stay away from this
By alleekate from Philadelphia, PA on 11/11/2008
Cons:
Causes Irritation
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I put this on my cat 3 days ago and she's been lethargic ever since. She is losing her fur on the back of her neck and still itchy. I don't mind the smell but I'm sure that it isn't helping her, it's strong stuff... she's a small cat, and this product seems as though it's caused more harm than good! Stay away!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Helped Kitty, no problems
By Cat loverVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 9/15/2008
Pros:
Effective, Gentle, Good Value
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I read reviews for Natural Defense after I had first applied this stuff to my 8-year-old indoor domestic-short-hair. Seeing that it mainly had negative reviews, I was very nervous.

There was no irritation what so ever, but I think that irritation varies with cats. Like humans, some things will irritate one while it wouldn't with another person. This stuff didn't seem to irritate my cat. Sure, she itches the back of her neck every once and a while, but it's because the stuff (even after a day) sort of clumps up the fur and makes their neck almost look like a hedgehog or a porcupine. I really can't say that her skin is irritated. If it was, she would've scratched there more. There was also no hair loss.

The smell of this stuff reminds me of a mix between mint, licorice, and chocolate. It's pretty strong for a while, but eventually it wears off. Neither my cat nor my family members seemed like they were bothered by the smell.

We used this product to get rid of maybe one or two bothersome fleas. We did not have an infestation so I don't know how this stuff will help with that. Before we used this stuff, my cat was over-grooming herself, biting herself, and scratching constantly. Almost immediately after we used this, the grooming, biting, and scratching ceased. So I can say it was effective.

The thing I like best with this product is that it's all natural. I did NOT want to put chemicals on my precious cat. When I saw the ingredients for this, I was very satisfied.

All in all, someone should most definitely try this stuff WITH caution (and an open mind)... and if they 1) had only one cat (so another cannot lick it off), 2) took the time to fully read the instructions, and most importantly, 3) if they do not want to put dangerous chemicals on kitty.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Do not use this product
By Frustrated cat mom from Eastern, NC on 8/22/2008
Cons:
Causes Irritation
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

First time I used this, my cat lost large area of hair. Was told by vet (who failed to look at package) that this was not cause. Used a second time (3 months later), washed next day as cat vomitted. Within 2 days, cat showed signs of neuro damage. Have been to vet and thought is that this is permanent damage. My cat can no longer support her head and has difficulty walking.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
holly smokes!
By kenruVerified Reviewer from Seattle, WA on 8/12/2008
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

It might be effective, but it stunk so bad and was so intense it actually made us feel sick. We had to wash it off of the cat and even get him a new collar. It might be fine for a cat that stays in the barn but I wouldn't recommend it for a house cat.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
no good...
By ASHLEY from vero beach, fl on 8/11/2008
Cons:
Causes Irritation, Ineffective
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This product did not absorbe well at all, on one of my cats it made him completley lose his hair in the area it was applied. Also, since That my cat has had a terrible reation toward the product and has lost weight and been ill.
DO NOT BUT THIS PRODUCT!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Too much of it
By DiVerified Reviewer from Rhode Island on 7/23/2008
Cons:
Ineffective
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

When used on my cats, the product did not absorb amd there was such a large volume of it that it spread across the entire back of my cats. They started licking it, so after a day, I had to bath them. Not good. Would not buy it again.

 
I would buy this product again
By SueVerified Reviewer from Shippensburg,PA on 7/7/2008
Pros:
Effective, Gentle, Good Value
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is the second year I have used this on my cat. It works well (flea free!) and has not caused any skin irritation. My cat doesn't like the smell when first applied but I feel better using this than harsh chemical pesticides to control fleas.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't Use It!
By Animal LoverVerified Purchaser from Riverside, CA on 6/27/2008
Cons:
Causes Irritation, Ineffective
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Worst stuff ever. Actually burned the skin on all 3 cats. Stuff smells and even gets into your pores. Had to take cats to the Vet - she suggested it be pulled from the shelves.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nasty stuff
By tazzVerified Purchaser from Albany, OR on 6/23/2008
Cons:
Causes Irritation, Ineffective, Wears Out
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

After using this product on my cat, not only did it smell up the whole house, but imagine him having to smell it up close like that till it wore off. And two days after applying it he was scratching again. First I thought it was still fleas, but when I gave him Frontline he was still scratching. This herbal stuff irritated his skin and thats why he scratched for days on his neck area. Would never use again.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I wouldn't recommend
By AnnieVerified Purchaser from Abington, MA on 6/17/2008
Pros:
None
Cons:
Hair loss, Skin Irritation
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I wouldn't recommend this product. I put it on my cat on Sunday and by Thursday I noticed she was trying to scratch the area with her hind leg. I inspected the area and clumps of hair came out in my hand and the skin was a dark pink color and she flinched when I touched her. I'd find something else to use.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Wait Longer than 24 hours when you test.
By AnnieVerified Purchaser from Abington, MA on 6/13/2008
Cons:
Causes Irritation
Best Uses:
Be Cautious
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I would suggest waiting longer than 24 hours when you test. I applied a small amount on Sunday and on Thursday morning noticed my Persian trying to scratch her back with her hind leg. I put my hand on her back to examine the site and got a clump of hair. She's definitely irritated too, so I began washing the area with dishwashing detergent and a cool cloth. The cool cloth seems to soothe her. I'm glad I didn't apply the full dose.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Minty fresh!
By somedaysrainVerified Purchaser from Northern, MN on 5/20/2008
Pros:
Effective, Gentle
Cons:
Wears Out
Best Uses:
Daily Care
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I live in a heavily wooded area and so far it seems to work well. The smell is a bit strong when first applied but the cats still smell minty fresh a week later, much better than the chemical smell of other repellants.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't Recommend
By MaryVerified Purchaser from Westbury, NY on 3/29/2008
Cons:
Causes Irritation
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I am not pleased at all with this product. It has been 3 days since I applied the product to my cat, and he now has burn marks and irritation in the area I applied the medication and his hair has fallen out in between his shoulder blades. My other cat hasn't had that bad of a reaction, but still had some irritation in the shoulder blade region. Be careful with this product.

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