If your beloved pets have ever brought ticks home, you might have been tempted to use the most potent treatments available to get rid of these pesky parasites. After all, they carry diseases, are difficult to remove, can cause infections, and make your pet uncomfortable. However, before resorting to extreme measures, consider the potential negative effects on your pets.
The strong chemicals in tick-repellent collars, sprays, and drops can cause skin irritation, respiratory reactions, lesions, and sometimes even worse. Instead, you might want to consider Natural Patch, or NatPat - a brand dedicated to stopping ticks without the need for harsh chemicals. Their Pet Tick Repellent Stickers can be purchased in packs of 48 for £19, with discounts available on bundles and further savings if you subscribe for regular deliveries.
These small stickers are designed to attach to your pet's collar, preventing direct skin contact and ensuring they won't wash off during bath time. They're made with natural ingredients such as fractionated coconut oil, geranium, cedarwood, and vetiver essential oils. The stickers are made from bamboo fibres, and their patented Aroma Weave technology ensures the oils maintain their effectiveness, keeping your pet safe, reports the Daily Record.
NatPat also offers the Pet Zen Calming Stickers for pets, a stress-minimising product that can be particularly helpful during the fireworks that may accompany festive periods. These all-natural patches can be an alternative to chemical-based solutions when trying to keep your animals calm in bustling urban environments. With over 3,500 reviews and a 4.4 out of 5 score on TrustPilot, NatPat's reputation speaks for itself.
One five-star review praised the immediate effect of the Zen Pet stickers: "Stickers arrived today, I put them on my dogs' collars and they have already stopped barking." Another customer enjoyed the user experience and efficiency, commenting: "The website is fun to navigate and delivery is prompt," and continued to acknowledge the effectiveness of the calming stickers post-surgery: "The product itself is the hero though. Pet Zen helped my puppy to relax after surgery and the cone he had to wear didn't bother him as much."
However, not all NatPat products have been met with praise. One review stated: "The mosquito patch seems to work, haven't gotten to test it too much. However, the stickiness of the patch is really lacking. The edges start peeling off within five minutes of sticking it on."
For those who prefer traditional methods, a regular collar solution for dogs that covers both ticks and fleas is available for £12.97 at Amazon. The Pawsgaurd dog repellent collar shields your beloved dog against pests. This dog collar works for up to 8 months with a slow-releasing mechanism against insects.
Additionally, PetsAtHome offers spot treatments starting from a very affordable £7. Beaphar Flea Spot-On Repellent for cats contains natural plant extracts, including margosa and eucalyptus citriodora oil, to repel fleas from cats for up to four weeks per application.
