In our efforts to go more natural and avoid many chemicals in our lives, we have been checking out natural remedies for common issues. When we got our puppies, I turned to Google for natural flea and tick prevention. The best solution I found for tick prevention was Rose Geranium Oil. Our dog, Maggie, was plagued by two to three ticks per day before we began applying oil on her daily at her collar and the base of her tail. It worked well (no ticks found on her attached or otherwise), BUT I had to remember to apply it every day, and the smell could be a bit strong.
Since finding that solution, a new, oral tick preventative for dogs came on the market - NexGuard. We switched to it. NexGuard also works well, but it does cost more and I do still find UNattached ticks on Maggie - Maggie seems to attract ticks more than Max. The main reasons we switched to the prescription tick preventative is because it is oral instead of topical (the kids can pet the dogs without coming into contact with pesticides), and we don't have to remember to apply it everyday.
While NexGuard is great for our dogs (and us), we continue to use the Rose Geranium Oil for ourselves. Before we take long family walks, I mist our boots and pants with oil diluted with water (shaking well before each application). It smells good, we don't have to worry about ticks, and we avoid concerning chemicals on our young children.
If you are looking for an inexpensive and natural tick preventative, check out Rose Geranium Oil.
This is the kind we bought from Amazon.com:
Please note: I am not a veterinarian or trained medical professional. All information presented on this blog represents our family's experiences only and cannot be guaranteed to work for others. Even natural products can cause negative reactions in people in animals. Use all new products with caution, consulting with your doctor or veterinarian as needed. I have heard essential oils can cause negative reactions in cats.
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