Fighting Fleas and Ticks with Only Natural Pet

A few months ago, I wrote about our most recent experience with ticks. To summarize, it was the end of winter, and ticks were already showing up on our local hiking trails. I was sitting on the couch petting Rooney one evening and felt something by his ear. IT WAS A TICK. Ensue panic…

…This situation was particularly stressful because the beginning of 2018 was full of surprises (some scary and some wonderful), which led to me panicking because I had no idea when I last gave Rooney his flea and tick medication.

So We Called Our Vet

Because you can never be too careful with tick exposure, I immediately called Rooney’s vet and she recommended doing a blood panel in 4 weeks to see if Rooney was showing any signs of tick-borne diseases. I promised I would follow up on that original story, so I can put the update here: there was nothing of note in Rooney’s test. I’m so incredibly relieved.

 

Enter, Only Natural Pet

While my greatest peace of mind comes from giving Rooney regular flea and tick medication, I was interested in learning more from Only Natural Pet when they contacted me about trying their EasyDefense Starter Kit, which includes the following:

• EasyDefense Flea and Tick Spray
• EasyDefense Flea and Tick Shampoo
• EasyDefense All in One Remedy
• EasyDefense Flea and Tick Wipes

What I like about these products is the immediacy of use and added layers of defense against fleas and ticks.

How Does EasyDefense Work?

Using the natural flea repelling botanical Geraniol (an extract of the geranium plant), these work in unison against biting insects. – Only Natural Pet

When Only Natural Pet approached me, I wanted to make sure that it was okay that I used the EasyDefense Starter Kit with the current flea and tick medications that I give Rooney. This is what they had to say:

“Only Natural Pet flea & tick products use the power of botanicals and bioenergy to protect pets from pests. These natural remedies should not interact with any flea & tick medications, however, if there is a significant concern, we recommend asking your vet about current prescriptions.”

I was really glad to learn that the EasyDefense Starter Kit can work in conjunction with other products, because I know in the areas where we hike, we need as many defenses as possible.

What I Like About EasyDefense Starter Kit

Rooney’s fur is so thick, because he has a double coat, so I love the idea of being able to bathe him with a flea and tick shampoo after hikes to make sure he isn’t harboring any hidden critters. Even though they shouldn’t survive with his other prevention, I don’t want any ticks sticking to Rooney….period.

I also love the wipes and the spray. The spray allows me to prepare for hikes by preventing exposure, and the wipes allow me to quickly address the flea or tick issue before we get back in the car, and right when we get home.

As always, please consult your veterinarian before trying new products for your pet.

I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. How important is it to you to have added layers of defense when it comes to fleas and ticks? What other methods have you found effective?

Disclaimer: Rooney and I were provided with Only Natural Pet products so that we could share our opinion. However, My Kid Has Paws only shares information we believe will benefit our readers.