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from Chicago, IL on 10/28/2009
This is a great alternative to the chemicals on the market. My girlfriend and I switched (at first with some hesitance)when we saw the flea treatment eat through a glove! Could you imagine what it does to a dogs liver or kidneys! I've been using this for about 5 years now and I think it works as good or better than the other chemicals! And it's 4-5 times cheaper!!!!
from Simi Valley, California on 10/19/2009
I used this product on my five dogs ( Chow, Lab mix, Rottie-Lab mix, fluffy Parson Russel mix and Pitt-Border Collie mix with medium lenght hair). The smell was overwelming the first day. My hubby and I got headaches. The smell did subside a lot the following day though. Also there were oily stains on the furniture wherever the kids leaned against. They stopped itching for three days. My Pitt mix girl got an irritation that wasn't too severe but did require some unti-infflamatory meds. On the day four everybody (except for Chow)started to itch again. I'm very dissapointed in this product. I really hoped that it would work 'cuz I don't want and would hate to use pesticide and insecticide containing products on my babies. Having five furry kids and being pregnant I need something natural that works fast. So now I'm at loss...
from LaFarge, Wisconsin on 10/9/2009
I wouldn't put chemicals all over my body, and I don't want to do that to my dog, Malaki. I was delighted to find this natural oil repellent, that really works. It is important to reapply at least the once monthly per the directions, and in the heat of summer, I may do it every three weeks. But it has been very effective in keeping my dog tick and flea free.
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from Sheffield Lake, Oh on 9/21/2009
I started with a skin test because I have a beagle that has sensitive skin. Neither of my dogs had an adverse reaction after 24 hours so I applied half a tube to each of my dogs. I have smaller dogs and opted to do half a tube on each dog every two weeks and it seems to be doing the trick. I did find one flea on my miniature schnauzer last night but, it had been over two weeks so they just got a fresh dose. The smell is powerful but pleasant. My dogs are actually like little air fresheners for a couple of days. haha! I am glad I decided to give this a try. I have been a dedicated frontline plus user for years and was looking for a healthier, more natural option since my beagle suffers from many health conditions including siezures. I will buy this product again and would recommend it to others.
from Johnson City, TN on 9/5/2009
This product really works. The odor is a strong natural oil smell, but it's not bad. It works the entire month and we've not found 1 flea or tick (none have even hitched a ride inside!) since we've used this product. Will definitely buy more. Super alternative to harsher treatments and the cost is fantastic.
from Mattituck, NY on 7/23/2009
Very easy to apply and I like the aroma, no chemical smell at all. My dogs don't have a problem with the smell either as they did with the toxic ones. So far I am using it as a preventive and have not been using it that long (only one time) to critique if it is totally effective. I do like it very much so far though.
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from hayward ca on 7/15/2009
I like it because it has no chemicals
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I have 3 St. Bernards and use this product on all 3. I have 1 who suffers from seizures and use this on her as well. I have never had a problem at all with this product and I've used it for 5 years. Best of all....never had a flea!!
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I like this product. I can't vouch for it's effectiveness yet since I haven't been outside in the park with my dogs. The heat here in Arizona prevents that. The odor was very strong for the first day or two, but after that, it was nice to come home and smell the oils. My dog's coats were soft and smelled nice for months after.
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from Omaha, NE on 7/8/2009
I've used this the past 3 months during tick season in Nebraska, and have not found a single tick on my Old English Sheepdog since - which is impressive considering his thick coat. Also I even used the "15-40 lb" version, and it worked just fine for my 70 lb dog, and seemed to last upwards of 5-6 wks.
Prior to using, the groomers would find 2-3 ticks. NOTE: this product does not KILL the ticks like Frontline - but it does deter them really well. The drawback to this is the ticks abandon him and look for me, as I've found them on my bed & head since he's no longer a safe harbor. The good thing about this is that Sentry is not a carpet bomb treatment like frontline - there's no need to infuse your dog with pesticides to the point where their blood is seething with the stuff to make anything that touches it die on contact. Why dont you just wrap your dog in electric fencing for that matter.
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from Bremerton on 7/1/2009
This seems to work but I had to open the doors and windows to get rid of the pungent smell.
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from Plymouth, MI on 6/30/2009
I used this product because it was all natural - but it caused so much irritation on my 3 Great Danes that I have to take them to the vet today. Itching, scratching, huge red bumps all along the application site. The irritation is significant and causes a lot of pain for them - one cries each time I touch his back. These are huge blister-like bumps that bleed. Not happy at all.
from New Mexico on 6/19/2009
I tried this on two dogs. One tolerated it ok, but the other had an instant reaction. Whining, scratching, rubbing, etc. The product caused a rash and I immediately bathed the dog. It took several days to get back to near normal. Recently a neighbor related the same experience with one of her two dogs that she used it on.
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from Pacific Northwest on 6/11/2009
I was hesitant to try this product after seeing some of the negative reviews. Yes, it does have a very strong odor for a few days (but so do other flea prevention products. Yes, it did leave a little oily patch for a few days, but so do other products. Overall, I am pleased and would reccommend it to other pet owners. I know the product doesn't "wear off" as my dog has been swimming twice since the initial application and I can still detect the faint smell of the product and it is just now time to re-apply. I also love the fact that it is all natural which is my main reason for buying it.
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from South Western WI on 6/7/2009
PLEASE, if you so choose to use this on your pet try in small area and do not spread with even your finger. I have a Shitsu/Pom that fit the criteria on the box???? And she has itched and cried and scratched and dug into her little self, And for those of you Pet Owners who love your pets as they are your children? I strongly suggest you seek your Vet's advice on using anything to save a buck. It is TOTALLY not worth the pain and agony you put your pet through
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from Tennessee on 6/2/2009
I have found that at this point we need to use it every two weeks and it took two applications to see a huge difference. Now instead of 10+ ticks daily I am finding maybe one or two a week, so in my book it is working VERY well, even with the toxic flea/tick controlers you still get a few ticks. The only con is that we have to crack our windows the first day we put it on them because the smell will drive you crazy. After a couple of days the smell is almost nonexistent. It's not that it smells BAD but it is just strong. I will keep using this product!
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from Howell NJ on 6/1/2009
Our dog is on natural diet. This actually works well and the fleas, ticks and other insects jumps off her. I am happy with the product.
from South Dakota on 5/25/2009
I have used this product for a month now on three Siberian Huskies and three cats. No fleas or ticks so far. The smell is not offencive and the fur kids don't run off and try to rub it off like the chemical treatments.
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from Munster, Indiana on 5/18/2009
This product is very effective. My dogs dont care for the smell. The smell is very strong for at least a week. Best value and contains no harsh chemicals.
from NJ on 5/13/2009
I have not had any fleas since I started using this product. I still take ticks off of my dog a few times each week. Still better than the chemical alternative.
from Chicago, IL on 5/7/2009
This year I wanted to try something different on my 80lb female pitbull; because her fur is short she gets bug bites easily - so far we haven't had any. I used the previous review advice of using half the product every two weeks, and that seems to be doing the trick. I Love the smell and that I'm not putting harmful chemicals on my dog!!
from PineHill, NJ on 5/2/2009
I use the product monthly. I like the new scent.
I have no complaints!!
I have never used flea and tick preventative such as advantage or frontline because to me it is like spraying a can of raid on your dog. I figured since I like to hike in the woods I would try the all natural option and so far so good! I also love the spice scent. We have been hiking deep into wooded areas and I check my dog everytime we come out. So far not one tick on him nor fleas. Love the product and much better option than chemicals.
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from rockaway, nj on 5/1/2009
after putting this on my dog, a week later i am still pulling ticks off of him. the other night i pulled 4 ticks off of him and then two nights later another 2 ticks.
from North Carolina on 4/25/2009
This worked GREAT on my 2 year old Beagle and my 8 year old Siamese cat. I chose this product because it is safe around children (the Beagle actually belongs to my 6 yr old!). I felt as though it was a safer alternative than the other kinds with chemicals. I had no problems with irritation or anything else. I realize different pets can react differently just like humans taking meds. Please check a small are before applying the whole tube. I buy this year after year!!!
from Philadelphia, Pa on 4/21/2009
I love that this product is effective, doesn't use pesticides and makes my dogs smell like sugar cookies!
from Arkansas. on 4/20/2009
I thought I would try this because I don't like having to use chemicals on my dogs but I was so dissapointed. The first thing I didn't like was the smell, it was VERY strong , my entire house stunk. One of my dogs started itching about a day after the application, and she got a rash on her stomach. When I used a flea comb on them, I found a few fleas, and decided it just wasn't working. It might be ok if you live in an area without a lot of fleas and your dog doesn't go out to dog parks, or be out side a lot, but I wouldn't recommend it other wise.
from Tucson, AZ on 4/12/2009
I loved the smell of cloves, but it turned my dog's grey hair to green. It had no effect on a large tick I later found hidden in her ruff.
from Wilmington, NC on 4/6/2009
Overall good product with all natural ingredients
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from Deltona, Fl. on 2/2/2009
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from Miami, FL on 12/10/2008
Yes it it true it does have a very strong smell, but I actually like it and my dog didn't seem to be bother by it. It didn't affect the dog in any way, good or bad. It is not effective in any way against preventing or dealing with fleas. Nice smelling product, good intentions but ineffective!
from Stillwater, New Jersey on 11/20/2008
I used the product mainly to get rid of my dog's ticks. It was effective but only for about a week. I did not mind the odor at all, it was strong but not at all offensive. Frontline really irritated her skin but this product was gentle and I was happy about that.
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from MA on 11/14/2008
I have Service Dogs and since they are always in public places, they must be immaculate. I apply at night and it absorbs quickly. The fragrance lasts as does the protection.
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from Tampa, FL. on 11/12/2008
I was very disappointed with this product. It said it was natural and would get rid of fleas & ticks.
This product caused a red "measles-like" rash all over genitals, rear end, legs and feet of my (2)-12 month old Schnoodles. It was awful and iched them all the time. I had to purchase medication to help them and bathed them often. It also caused yellow stain on my white dog that would not wash off! And,...worst of all,...it did not rid the dogs of fleas at all! The fleas seem to increase on dogs and all of them moved to the genital area, rear-end and legs of the dogs!
This was a waste of my money. I bought (2) packages and am going to return (1) package that has not been used. Hopefully, I will get my money back.
Sorry, but I cannot recommend this natural product to others and the smell is very strong!!!
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from wichita, ks on 11/2/2008
Decided to give this a try after using the Frontline Plus for the past couple years. It seems to work every bit as good as the frontline, and I'm very pleased that it does not contain any of the toxic and potentially harmful pesticides that are in the other flea-prevention products commonly used. Yes, the smell is rather strong and tends to linger for several days, but I personally like it (gives hubby a headache though) and it doesn't seem to bother the dogs. I haven't noticed any adverse reactions to the product thus-far. Definitely will use again.
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from Northeast - too many ticks here on 10/23/2008
I am extremely pleased with this product. I have searched and searched for natural anti-tick concoctions and am pleased with Sentry's product. I can't believe a major industrial mfr made one to be honest and I was skeptical at first but tried it when I read reviews here. I use this product on 3 very large dogs (140, 120 and 90 pounds each) who are active in a known high tick area. NO TICKS AT ALL THIS YEAR. ZERO. I must add however that I take two other (natural) precautions. 1) I apply rose geranium essential oil to their collars as well. 2) I also spray the yard with something to deter ticks that is herbal. But these dogs are in other places often without that scented collar on and still NO TICKS! I am allergic to common pet products with insecticides and even some human bug sprays so am very pleased to find a natural product THAT WORKS! The one thing some users might not enjoy is the very very strong peppermint / clove type scent that lasts for 3-4+ days. Me? I do not care ... my dogs and my family are healthy and safe and that matters the most. Also, my white dog ended up with a faint yellowish mark as a stripe but this does not bother me ... might bother you. Please note that I have a feeling it really does run out at the 4 week mark so do not delay in applying the next dose. Even with these gentle "con's", I CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!! I hope you found this review useful - please note that in other years before I found this product, I ended up with ticks on me (one had me on antibiotics) and I am PARANOID about getting them. This gives you an idea about how pleased I am personally with this product. :-)
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I absolutely regret applying this to my dog. He is miserable! About an hour after I put it on him he became severely irritated. He will not sit still for 3 seconds, he is continuously whining and crying. He is also gagging. I don't know what to do about it besides give him a bath. My skin on my face also seems to be irritated by it... and this is not the first time. I don't care if it is all natural or helps with fleas. This is torture. I say, don't take a risk...
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from Hot Springs village, AR on 10/4/2008
I was looking for a winter flea and tick products. So this is my first time using. I live in Arkansas, and we have lots of ticks, not sure if I would use this during the Summer. I like to smell, a little messing, but next month I will brush in and all over. So far So good.
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from Freedom, WI on 10/2/2008
I really like that it didn't smell offensive, but left a pleasant scent on my dog for a couple of weeks! It seemed to work well too!
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from Michigan on 9/11/2008
This Product is Good and Cost Effective!!!
The ONLY negative thing about the product is the smell...
It smells good, but gets old, after smelling for a few days...
Other than that, I WOULD recommend this product!!!
Austina F. MI.
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from Nashville TN on 9/11/2008
Keep reading through all the reviews, not just the first page. This product did not work and I had to go back to a commercial flea/tick prevention product.
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Created rash, hair fell out, red, burned skin, lethargic, severe salivation, smells bad
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from Vermont on 9/4/2008
I like the fact that there are no chemicals.
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from upstate NY on 9/3/2008
This product works very well on my 2 1/2 yr old pit bull terrier. I previously used Revolution and it caused a horrific reaction where she lost her fur in the treatment area. The Sentry works like it says it will and hasn't bothered my dog at all. I've been using it about a year now. It does have a pungent smell of herbs but I found if you put it on before bed it is diminished by morning. It is not a "bad" smell.
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from Howell MI on 8/22/2008
This stuff works better than Frontline and is chemical free! I have pomeranians and one of them has skin problems. She had NONE with this and it got rid of the fleas instantly! The only fleas I found after applying were dead! I dont know about ticks as I am in the city and we dont have any problems with it. But for fleas its the best and so much cheaper than frontline!!
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from Tamworth, NH on 8/13/2008
Both of our dogs and I cringed when other fleas & tick products were applied. My husband refused to apply the product! But that was before hearing about Sentry. Now we all welcome the 15th of each month because we know the dogs are being protected with a safe, effective and "natural" product.
Thank you so much for caring about our pets (almost as much as we do) :-) AND making these products available for us. Plus your customer service department is wonderful! They make the time to answer every question imaginable...
Sincerely,
Peter & Elisabeth Swiriduk
Barney & Honey Girl
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from Toronto, Canada on 8/7/2008
I have 4 dogs (20-40 lbs) from 3-12 years old. We back onto wetland and marsh area that is all natural and heavily treed. I know there is no way that anything will completely get rid of all mosquitoes/ticks/fleas due to the area that we live in unless it's chemical based. The fleas take a few days to die from the oil, so I will probably see a few, but they don't last long. Also, I apply 1/2 the amount, twice as often which seems to keep a more consistent scent on the dogs. I tried using something else, and we had 100 times more fleas - so while it's not perfect, it does make a huge difference and it's not a harmful chemical, and it's a great mosquitoe repellent too. There is nothing "natural" that is a miracle - you have to be willing to compromise for the health of your pets.
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from Seymour,Tennessee on 8/6/2008
Great product.Will last about two weeks.Wonderful to use as a pet deodorant
from South Texas on 7/30/2008
Great Item and actually smells Great!! Kodi (85 lb black lab)seemed to like the smell also.
from St. Louis Pk, MN on 7/29/2008
Really appreciate a flea/tick product that is gentle, natural and not toxic for my pets.
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from St Louis Mo on 7/25/2008
I am Disabled and have a Service Dog who goes into the public with me daily. I have always hated the chemical drops.. and Found this product several years ago and began using it... not just because it is not a chemcial but because it works great and it is so safe. ... for the humans we encounter daily. Children and adults of all ages tend to be unable to resist petting my girl when they meet us.. and I am thrilled knowing that even the youngest hands are safe from chemicals when they pet my speical dog.
the only time i have found a flea is when my health has kept us from returning home in time to get her treatment.
But when on this with out fail.. the fleas, flies and other bugs just stay away.
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from Southern NJ on 7/25/2008
I am satisfied with this product. I am a lover of lemongrass, so I actually like the smell of this produce while others find it offensive!! So far, so good - Nannie (norwegian elk) does not seem to be having any major problems with fleas - once in a while I will see her scratching, but when I go to check her out (which is frequently) I find no evidence of any fleas. So I will continue to use this product until we have some type of problem!!
from Brentwood California on 7/24/2008
I liked the ease of use of the product, and the smell that lingered for a few days. Hopefully the fleas will not come back.
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from Vilseck, Germany on 7/22/2008
I used this product on my larger dog (just over 50 pounds) and it does seem to have worked at repelling ticks and fleas. He has not had either bite him since using the product. Even I got a tick but last week! The problem I have is that it is very strong and the line I put it on his back started peeling a week after I put it on and has continued to do so. It has a very strong cinnamon odor when yo put it on your pet, but my dog did not seem to mind. He was not acting uncomfortable or trying to get it off of him. I had no idea that it had any side effect until he started to peel, so I am guessing he did not feel burning at the application time. We are going to try it on my brother's lab since he has a more hearty skin and coat. My dog has very sensitive skin to start with and the chemical tick repellents never caused him to peel. It does work, but just be careful if you have a sensitive animal.
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from Plumas County, CA on 7/22/2008
I have a mostly white haired dog, and had read that some dogs with similar hair had a colored streak when using this product. My dog had NO irritation or dyed spots in her hair. She has only used one squeeze tube so far, but I think if it really does deter bugs, I am going to use it forever. The smell was nice, it is all natural, and way cheaper than the chemical filled alternatives! Woohoo for this natural option.
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from Allentown, Pa on 7/21/2008
I am so glad there is a natural flea & tick product available! I have been using Natural Defense since the spring and I couldn't be happier. I don't have to put toxic chemicals on my dog to keep her protected! It works really well. She spends a lot of time outdoors, in the woods and the creeks, and I haven't found a single bug on her. It has a strong potpourri smell for the first few days, but I don't mind it. It sure beats chemical smell.
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Used this on my dog. The smell is quite overpowering. Oily streak on his back and then white flakes. Still got ticks around his legs, so, doubt its effectiveness.
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from San Antonio, TX on 7/4/2008
This product should be used in conjunction with the All-in-on Flea Remedy, that is why I've given it four stars. On its own, it will not rid you of all fleas especially in the south where they are vicious.
It smelled really strong for 2-3 days, but faded after that. The smell wasn't awful, just noticeable. The dog didn't seem to care, however.
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Was so excited to find an all-natural product to use on my dogs. My pug is highly sensitive to everything so I made the incorrect assumption that an all-natural product would be okay -- WRONG! I just spent 30 minutes outside sloughing all the hair off of him - my backyard looked like it had snowed in July. There were white flakes in his fur as well and he was very very itchy. My lab/mix had black "dirt" under her fur and it fell out in clumps as well. The smell stayed in the house for DAYS and was not pleasant at all. Very disappointed that this product did not work :-(
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from Savannah, GA on 7/1/2008
I used this one time on my older dog on the advice of my vet. He had a terrible reaction. He couldn't stop shaking and wouldn't eat. I had to give him 2 baths to get the stuff off of him enough for him to function.
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from Swanton, OH on 7/1/2008
The smell is amazing. It's like putting potpourri on your pet. It's a little oily on the coat because...well, it's oil, so I rubbed it into the rest of the coat after initial application to reduce the 'oil slick' look. There was some hair loss at the 'major' application site (shoulders and tail base). However, it was only lost from the undercoat (shihpooh)and only noticeable during a bath. However, I haven't seen a flea on my pup since I started using Sentry.
from Stroudsburg, PA on 6/12/2008
I have used Natural Defense for the first time, this spring and summer on my 3 dogs. They are 3 different sizes and a wide variety of ages. I was having a tick problem before using this product and it has since disappeared. I also have not seen any fleas on any of them and one of them spends a good part of the day outside. I also love the smell (kind of like cloves and other spices) that lingers on your pet and throughout the house for a few days.
from Pineville, LA on 6/11/2008
I love this above all the other brands I have tried because I have babies at home. I have to be careful of all chemicals used for their sake. This is great on the dog too, I do not have to worry as much if they somehow lick a little of it.
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from Iowa City, IA on 6/4/2008
I don't like putting poison on my baby. My dog is my best friend and my baby so I tried this. The smell is strong, but it's a natural smell and it fades. So far it works perfectly! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who asks. Thank you!!!!
from Massachusetts on 6/4/2008
Contrary to other comments, I found the smell of this oil very appealing - my dog smells like a giant orange and clove ball for a day or two at the most. So far only 4 ticks - and they were dead when I found them. This is equally as effective as the Frontline I used to use and it's all natural. I'll not go back!
from Long Island, NY on 5/21/2008
When reading all the negative comments about this product I paused a moment, but decided to try it anyway. My dog has food allergies, but I feed her a high grade dog food. The smell of this product is not offensive, there was no bad reactions. There was a yellowish stain on her all-white fur, but I washed her after 48 hours and it came out. I use this product in conjuction with the Herbal Defense Shampoo & Conditioner. Have no complaints, and am glad to use something natural on my dog.
from Brentwood, TN on 4/24/2008
I was getting ready to write a positive review since it has been 48 hours since I applied a full dose to each of my dogs and then I pulled TWO ticks out of one of my dogs today. I have to conclude the product is ineffective and I am deeply disappointed because I really wanted an all natural flea/tick prevention product.
from Covington, KY on 4/21/2008
I love the pleasent smell of this product, and no more guilt over putting poison on my best friends. Thank you Sergeants for coming up with a product I've been waiting years and years for, we're big environmentalist so not putting poison into landfills is an added bonus, and thank you Only Natural for carrying it.
It works just as well as the harsh, smelly poisons and where my dogs didn't enjoy their treatment before they sit and stay put no problem now. I don't have to smell bug spray for four days and they aren't bothered in the least by the natural smell.
from Connecticut on 4/14/2008
I try to care for my animals holistically as much as possible and have major problems putting the other stuff on them. However, we are in the deer tick capital of the country so I do have to use something. Natural Defense is a product that I feel much better about putting on my dogs. The smell is very strong for the first few days, as others have noted, but to me that is a small sacrifice to make to be able to use a safer product. The smell dissipates after a few days and the remaining light smell is pleasant. It works just fine too.
from PNW on 3/26/2008
We use this product on our six dogs and I also recommend it to clients. The product does have a strong scent that some people may not enjoy, but I do! We use this product in addition to other natural flea and tick products.
from wa on 3/19/2008
I did a small patch test on my dog (85 lbs) and within minutes she was having a hard time breathing! She was foaming at the mouth and kept trying to scracth herself. Even after washing her right away it was still hurting her. She lost a huge patch of hair and had blisters that took days to heal. I wanted something natural instead of pumping her full of chemicals. If it works for your dog that's great but be very careful. I felt guilty for days.
from HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA on 2/17/2008
I USED THIS PRODUCT ON TWO OF MY DOGS - IT CAUSED
IRRITATION AND HAIR LOSS. THE SMELL WAS VERY STRONG. I WASHED BOTH DOGS IMMEDITATLY, BUT COULD STILL SMELL IT. I FELT BAD - IT ALMOST SEEMED TO BURN THEIR SKIN.
from Vienna, Virginia on 12/24/2007
I have a seven year old male Akita. I recently moved to Virginia, where deer ticks carry lime disease. I ordered two boxes of this product. Initial application did not seem to deter the ticks at all. I then tried doubling the recommended application. I counted three new ticks on my hound in the following two weeks. This product has not worked at all for me and my dog. I am ordering a non-natural flea/tick repellant as I write this. On a side note, the product does smell nice, but will discolor (temporarily) your dog's coat if it is light in color.
from Bonita Springs, Florida on 11/28/2007
I recieved Natural Defense today. I put a small amount on my dog just to make sure she wasn't allegeric. Last month we used the harsh & harmful vet flea & tick, so I wanted to make sure there wasn't a lapse in between. She used to hide in her cage all day, today she acted like I had petted her. This could be a love story, I haven't had time to verify the effectiveness of keeping fleas & ticks off her yet, but we both love her new smell!! She is a white Jack Russell I saw no discoloration either. Fingers crossed!
from londonderry, NH on 11/14/2007
This product irratated my dog's skin and she started to lose her fur at the spot that I applied it. She couln't stand the smell of her self for days. I felt so bad that I put this on her.
from Alabama on 11/14/2007
Since I put the monthly treatment on my dogs I havent seen any fleas. I bathe them once a week and I would have dead fleas in the tub afterward but since I put natural defense on them there are no fleas at all!
from Naples, Florida on 10/15/2007
I used this product for the first time, the smell was quite strong and lasted quite a while. Plus my white American Bull dog had and still has a yellow streak going down his back from this product. Can't seem to get it out. [...]
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from Tampa, FL on 10/1/2007
It is really too early for me to tell, as I have only applied one application. My older cat Jaycee couldn't care less. My younger cat Tikki did run around and try to lick it off, but there was no hair loss. I took someones suggestion from the reviews on this site, that stated they applied half the tube, and then the other half 2 weeks later. This seems to work fine. My dog harley, had a better reaction to it then with frontline. He was not as thursty, and did not hid under the table after I applied it. However, it has turned his white coat yellow, but if that is the only side affect, I will stick with all natural. I will continue to use it and will comment at a later date with the results.
from San Antonio, TX on 9/23/2007
I especially like that it's easy to apply and natural.
from Rusk, TX on 9/11/2007
Very good product. Will continue to use
from Chicago on 9/11/2007
I put this on my Lab-pit bull and although it does smell very strong it works very well. I did give her a flea bath a week before I put it on her, we have a lot of mosquitos and this really has kept them off of her and she hasn't had any bad reactions to it.
from Largo, Fl on 9/11/2007
I have 3 rescued dogs, one is 20 yrs old, I have searched for natural flea products, I live in Fla. this is the first one that works, smells great and doesn't irritate my wonderful dogs.
from Norman, Oklahoma on 8/30/2007
Very disappointed that it didn't work. After 11 days applied again in hopes that a double dose would do it but it was very evident after another 10 days that fleas were getting established in his hair so had to go back to Frontline. Keep trying. I hate to use stuff like Frontline.
from MI on 8/27/2007
This product did nothing. I hate to give frontline or other chemical compounds, but this natural version did nothing at all.
from Orange County, CA on 8/21/2007
I was desperate to find an unlternative solution to the harmful toxins used in regular flea and tick preventative. Unfortunately, I did not find it in this product:( The day after I applied the solution as directed to my two greyhounds, I found fleas crawling right next to the application site. They didn't seem to be phased.
from Boulder, CO on 8/20/2007
The feedback for the mfg. would be to tone down the scent with a neutralizing oil. I make many of my own herbal medicines, and the product was a bit too strong. Also, if they are using pure essential oils, it really should not be that overpowering.
from houstontx on 8/13/2007
This product surprised me. I wasn't sure it would work. However, it did and the smell wasn't bad either! In Texas we constantly worry about fleas. Having a natural product was great! I don't think it lasts as long as the ones from the vets office, but thankfully it is a natural product!!
from Toronto, Canada on 8/10/2007
I have 2 mini-schnauzers and a beagle. We back onto a river and there are all kinds of fleas, ticks and other bugs. I use 1/2 the recommended dose per dog, but apply it twice as often - this seems to work best. I have seen 1 flea on one dog, but none of them have any bite marks, so the fleas die quickly. The dogs don't mind the product, and it repels mosquitoes too!
from Irvine, CA on 8/6/2007
I initially bought this as an alternative to the other leading flea items. I liked that it had natural ingredients. I didn't like that I really couldn't get the product down to the skin level by time you get through the dogs coat. A good deal of it ends up on their coats and then because it sits there on top, it collects dirt and the dogs look dirty. However, this product does at least smell better than the other leading flea products. I didn't find it that effective though. Sorry Sentry!
from Lancaster, PA on 8/6/2007
I really like that Sentry Natural Defense is all natural. I feel so much better putting this on my pet than one of those chemical products. However after several monthly doses of Sentry all four of my dogs continue to have fleas on their underside---chest, stomach, inside of hind legs and at the base of the tail. The parts of the body closest to where the Sentry was applied are flea-free: shoulders, neck and head. I would like to note that I had been using Frontline for the past several years (and always felt guilty about putting a potentially dangerous product on my pet) with the same results as Sentry: fleas remained on some areas of the body, but not near the point of application.
from Ft. Denaud, FL on 8/4/2007
Maybe it is because we live in Florida, or maybe because he is such a big dog (105lbs, or maybe I just am not using it correctly... but poor Jake is still being driven crazy by fleas. I do know that it works some because I assume that there are less fleas on him since there are more on me.
from Sherman, Texas on 7/30/2007
I switched to this after wanting to get away from the chemical squeeze-on applications that my vet sells. I have a 105lb German Shepherd, live in Texas where it's flea and tick heaven and it works great! My dog is outdoors several hours each day. The smell is strong at first, but I kind of like the smell and my dog does not seem to mind. Not sure if I would put it on my cats, because the smell might be too intense. I just flea comb them regularly and that works fine.
from Montgomery, IN on 7/30/2007
We like the fact that this product does not contain chemicals. And, we like the smell. It is not quite as effective as the previous product we used that did contain chemicals because we did find 1 tick on our German Shepherd while using this product. We have been using this product for about a year.
from Maple Heights, Ohio, USA on 7/23/2007
My dog's skin was red and irritated where the product was applied, but worse (so far-keeping a close eye on the skin irritation) was the smell! It gave me a nasty headache and sore troat. I had to wash it off the same day I applied it. I will never buy this again and would tell others not to buy it.
from Chula Vista, CA on 7/17/2007
This product gave my cat MASSIVE diarrhea, made him sneeze, and smell bad. I applied it 4 days ago, and he is still having bad bathroom issues and scratching like crazy. Now the other cats don't want any thing to do with him. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!
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from Royal Oak, MI on 7/13/2007
My maltese, who weights about 7 lbs, had an allergic reaction to this. Be careful at first, maybe try a small amount before putting the whole application on to see how it goes. His reaction was running around the house going crazy scratching; I put him in the tub and bathed him to get it off and he was ok after that.
from pinehurst nc on 7/9/2007
So nice to have a natural pet flea product!
from Clio, MI on 7/7/2007
we live in the country
our dog got very sick by using frontline, so we thought we try this product.
we looove this product, except for the smell which my mother likes!
no fleas no ticks no nothing!!!!
from Seguin, Tx. on 7/3/2007
I have been using another popular flea & tick product but it seemed to iritate our Mandy. She would hide for a day after application & I felt like it was poison going into my dogs body. I was so grateful to find something natural that would also take care of the mosquitoes. She didn't mind at all, seems to be working well, and she smells so good and makes the whole house smell good. Keep up the good work. The price is great also, especially for retired people.
from New York, NY on 7/3/2007
we found this lasted a long time -- I found the peppermint smell quite strong for the first few days but we actually got a lot of complements on how good the dog smelled.
from Charlotte, NC on 7/3/2007
Product seems to be effective but the clove scent is extremely strong for two to three days.
from Skippack P.A on 6/26/2007
This is a safe and healthy alternative product to frontline. I have been using this on my dogs for two years now and have not seen one tick or flea on them. It smells great and gives me satisfaction knowing I am not harming my animals. That fact it is so reasonably price is just a bonus.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Medford, WI on 6/24/2007
I was a little apprehensive at first, reading the reviews of hair loss. But I do not use chemicals on my dogs so a little hair loss wasn't going to be so bad. After first applications on my 2 Pomeranians, I anticipated the gobs of hair falling out, but nothing, no reactions, no hair loss and a pleasant smell. I do feed my dogs high-grade, human-grade dog food, though, not the cheap store-bought junk I find all over. I do believe because my dogs are healthy, they have no reactions to natural products.
from Glenolden,Pa on 6/16/2007
I switched to this because I have twoShelties who react adversely to chemical products and I don't trust Frontline because of risk of seizures. I used this and my dogs have no fleas and they smell like oatmeal cookies! No bad reactions and I can be assured that it's safe!
from Marysville, WA on 5/30/2007
My dog had his first topical reaction with this. His skin got irritated and eventually scabbed up at all points where it was applied. The rest of his skin got dry, flaky, red, and smelled. I ended up having to get antibiotics and special skin infection shampoo for him. I will never use this again.
from Concord, North Carolina on 5/7/2007
I'm in my second season of using this product on my standard poodle. Although she was never infested, I've seen no sign of ticks or fleas even after switching from the highly toxic flea/tick meds sold at the vet. I recommend to everyone I know who's interested in a natural and non-toxic alternative to flea/tick prevention.
from Fall River Ma. on 5/2/2007
I bought two three packs for my two shelties to have each thier own supply. I put one on them and the smell is so strong ( not pleasant) and the next day along BOTH thier backs were red irritated rashed dry and flaky paths on them ! I couldn't believe it. My vet warned me I didn't listen. I tired washing it off it didn't work, I treated them for their dry flaky skin for awhile and threw out the rest of the package, i won't even give that to a shelter !
I will never ever put that stuff in any form on my dogs again ! I am sorry I did.
from Texas on 4/26/2007
While the fleas no longer travelled the path along the dogs' backs, they still continued to attack their legs, necks, and tails. There was no evidence of 'killing' fleas at all, just forced them elsewhere on the pooches.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from US on 3/28/2007
The smell is very overwhelming at first, smells like a really strong cinnamon candle. I only needed to use half of the tube since my dog is 5 pounds and I was using the "up to 15 pound" tube. Shortly after applying it did leave the skin irritated and pink at the application site. Because of the irritation I washed my dog right away after the 24 hours. It seemed to work fine. No fleas, keeps the mosquitos away too, and we reapply about every 4 to 5 weeks during flea season.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Santa Cruz, CA on 3/26/2007
Our white fur West Highland Terriers had large area of brown fur at collar area and down back about 4" x 6" from oil discoloration. It does not wash out, even over a 30 day period. Would like manufacturer to remedy this.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Azusa, CA on 12/12/2006
Great Natural Alternative. I used it in combination with Brewers yeast and garlic tablets and the itching stopped within a day. My dogs smell great too! They do not run away, like they did when I applied the chemical treatment. Only disadvantage is that i need to apply it every three weeks for effectiveness. It is still a great deal.
from Cave Junction, OR on 11/20/2006
Product met expectations, doesn’t last the full 30 days but I love the fact that it is not harmful to my pets!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Avila Beach, Ca on 10/20/2006
This product made my dog's fur fall out and
the skin became irritaded and sloughed off.
from Seattle, WA on 9/25/2006
For only being 15-40 lbs application there was a lot in the tube. It made my whole house smell like citronella, way too strong scented for my dog too. I wanted to wash it off as soon as i put it on- USE CAUTION. My Pug is highly allergic and developed hair loss shortly after the application, not 100% sure if this was the culprit. If anyone has same experience let me know.