Searching for a Natural Alternative to Pet Flea and Tick Poisons and Lotions

The UK might be experiencing the highest level of snow for some 20 years, but, just around the corner we're pretty sure that it will all change. Look at what's happened to the weather recently... floods, drought, winds, now snow. One thing for sure, the weather in the UK changes pretty frequently, and along with that our pet's lives have to adjust accordingly.

So, many of us won't really be thinking about preparing for the hot sticky weather in the UK just yet... BUT, it's likely to be here before we realise. For those with good memories, we often get a spell of great sunny hot weather around Easter week. Which means in a couple of months, we'll be out on the fields walking in the sun, dogs running round chasing balls, and cats laid on their backs sunbathing in the gardens! Super...

But, the nice hot spring/summer weather brings with it a little problem for us pet owners - Fleas & Ticks!

There are generally 3 camps when it comes to dealing with the problems of flea/ticks on our pets;

1. People who take precaution 356 days per year and continually apply treatments/poisons to their dogs or cat's skin/coat no matter what the season.

2. People who only apply flea/tick treatment during the spring/summer warmer seasons and 'risk it' without treatment during the cooler months of the year.

3. People who never apply any preventative treatment, and only take action after their dog / cat has actually been infested with fleas or tics.

There are various reasons for these differences, such as finance - many flea and tick treatments can be very expensive to apply throughout the year. Other factors may include the desire to avoid using chemicals and poisons on their pet's skin and coat unless it's absolutely necessary. Some pet's are even allergic to the traditional flea and tick treatments such as Frontline Spot-On for example. Others don't like the fact their their children are at risk from poisoning if they touch the pet during the initial treatment of the flea and tick treatment. I've even heard of people who won't use the chemicals because they're highly flammable and don't want to put their cat at risk from burn injuries by coating their skin in such liquids! And lets not forget of course, many flea and tick treatments cannot be used at all on pregnant cats/dogs, or indeed puppies/kittens full stop.

There is an alternative to these poisonous, lotions and potions that have traditionally been used on pet's, in the form of a small harmless natural ultra-sonic treatment for fleas and ticks. These devices are a about the size of a thimble, and they emit ultra-sonic frequencies which are inaudible to humans, cats and dogs.. but are intolerable for fleas and ticks! As such, where ever the device is placed, tests prove that fleas and ticks do not settle within several meters of that area.

One particular product, the Skudo Flea and Tick Repeller, actually has a stack of clinical tests and trials behind it, which concludes that they do indeed work!! So they're not just a 'gadget' or 'gimmick' like many alternatives on the market.

Even better, the battery in the devices lasts for about 12 months!  So based upon the purchase price of the device, it is heaps cheaper than purchasing expensive chemicals, powders, lotions and potions that have to be continually applied!

The Skudo device simply attaches to the dog/cat's collar. It remains there until the battery depletes (aprox 1 year) and then is replaced. Now you can't get much simpler than that!! No more chemical preparation, rubber gloves, keeping kids away from the pet whilst the treatment is still wet etc.

In fact these flea and tick repellers appear to tick all the boxes in my experience. They are safe to touch, completely safe for pets (clinically proved), safe for puppies and kittens, and for pregnant pets. They're non-toxic or poisonous and completely natural, so you're not poisoning your pet by using them (which is a big bonus in my opinion!). Plus, they last for a whole year without frequent re-application or the fear or 'wearing off', so you can be confident your pet is protected the whole year, safe in the knowledge that you've also saved some money by not having to keep buying treatments over and over again. My dogs have been wearing a Skudo Flea & Tick repeller for about a year now, and I can honestly say they've never had a flea or tick during this period!!  And you know what, I cannot say the same about when I was using Frontline Spot-On previous to this... where both dogs ended up with at least one tick in the summer! 

Another great benefit we've found with the Skudo, is that you can also place a second device in a location where you want to generally protect from feas/ticks. Such as near the dog's bed. Or in the outdoor kennel perhaps. Places where you think there's a high risk of fleas or ticks... this way, you're protecting zones where your pets 'hang out' as well as having a Skudo on the dog/cat's collar. This is something quite unique to this form of flea and tick treatment which maybe a breakthrough for some people.

So if you are looking for a good method to protect your pets this year from the fleas and ticks that fill many dog and cat owners with fear as the warm weather approaches, then, there is an alternative to Frontline and other chemical poison-based products, which we've had GREAT feedback about from customers in the past, called the Skudo Flea & Tick Repeller.

We hope this article has been of use to you, and if so, please pass on to other worried pet owners who may be trying to find an alternative natural way of protecting their pets from flea and tick problems this year!