Suprisingly good product & great on humans too
May 17, 2012
I was very happily surprised this flea/tick stray works well. It is basically just peppermint oil & clove extract... totally free of dangerous chemicals. It definitely does kill the buggers pretty fast, 30 seconds to 5 minutes. This year, 2012, we are just infested with fleas & no-see-ums. My poor dog is in absolute misery. I have done everything known to REPEL the buggers using a topical med too (topicals typically do not repel, only kills after biting). This product really works under the following conditions:
- Saturate the dog/animal with this product. Don't miss a spot on their body if you want 100% protection (same as DEET).
- Apply the product at least daily but if your animal is mostly outdoors apply at least twice/day.
- SHAKE the product well!!!!! or it won't work as well.
- After spraying product on the hair/fur, vigorously rub into the skin for the best results.
- Daily comb (with a flea comb) & brush your animal WELL before applying more than 2 applications. This is necessary to rid the dead insects, residue on the skin, & hair/fur so that the next application will saturate/penetrate the hair/fur & skin well. Your animal will like it better if the residue is removed. The residue builds up fast & it feels awful to the touch. By combing & brushing well, removing residue, he/she won't scratch the existing bites as much either.
- It SEEMS after applying the product my dog does NOT scratch as much for about 2 to 4 hours but I am not possitive about that.
- This product can be used in conjunction with monthly topical flea & tick meds. NOTE: Chemical containing meds/products should NOT EVER be used with topical meds (i.e. Frontline type products). This product can be used with a topical safely, smells good, & it works!!!!!
I will use & keep this product for myself even after I finally find a topical that works for my dog, which is in so much misery right now. I am also highly allergic to bug bites & this product works well for me. I was in a mosquito & tick infested mountain area today & I don't have one bite on me. It sure beats OFF or Deet... with dangerous chemical(s) that stinks something awful. Plus using Vets+Best I smell really good with NO icky feeling on my skin or my clothes.
NOTE: This product would get a 10 STAR rating from me if my DISLIKES were resolved. I will not be without Vet's+Best in my medicine cabinet.
Pros
- - It works extremely WELL when used as described in my review. It kills & repels those buggers fast, even mosquitoes & no-see-ums.
- - It works well on humans too with NO side effects or residue. The skin feels soft & it feels good - better than nothing on.
- - It is safe for all animals & humans.
- - It smells good.
- - It doesn't harm clothing, carpets or furniture whatsoever.
- - My dog seems like she doesn't scratch existing bites as much for 2-4 hours (??? unsure about this).
Cons
- - My dog hates the process of application BUT loves the results. My dog actually wakes me up to comb her & apply all the flea & tick meds I put on her when she is scratching insatiably.
- - Very expensive for the number of applications/bottle.
- - I wish each application lasted longer than 6-12 hours when used in lengthy outside exposure. But compare Vet's to Deet, Deet works for about the same length of time too.