With the recent circulating article regarding a popular flea and tick collar causing over 1,000 pet deaths, we’ve decided to do a round up of our favorite natural flea and tick products. Just in time for Spring!

Please note, we cannot attest to these working 100% of the time and we ALWAYS suggest you give your pets a once over to check for ticks and fleas after spending time outdoors.

Our two personal favorites:

Bug Zone (formally known as Shoo Tags)

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These are tags with a magnetic strip that create a bug barrier for up to three months. The science behind this is quantum physics-based. We have tried these and they really work! They are 100% chemical-free.

Wondercide

https://www.wondercide.com/collections/dogs-flea-tick-spray

These are sprays made with all-natural and plant-based ingredients. We personally love the rosemary flea and tick spray. Wondercide also offers a spray for your yard, which we have also used and given a thumbs up.

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Natural products we have not tried:

Kin & Kind

Another spray made with all natural ingredients.

https://kin-kind.com/collections/flea-tick-prevention-treatment

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Natural Chemistry

A powder you can put directly onto your dog’s fur.

https://miraclecorp.com/collections/natural-chemistry/products/deflea-dog-powder

Only Natural Pet

A natural flea and tick collar.

https://www.onlynaturalpet.com/collections/flea-tick-control-for-dogs/products/only-natural-pet-easydefense-non-toxic-flea-tick-collar-for-dogs?variant=29918847893568

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As always, be sure to read all instructions and safety guidelines for any products you will use on your pets. Check for age requirements and any usage restrictions. Last, never combine multiple flea and tick products on one animal.

Sooner or later most dog owners will return home and find something ruined by their beloved pooch. Here is what you need to know: chewing is a natural behavior for puppies and dogs. It helps relieve teething pain in puppies, it's how Fido explores his environment (he doesn't have hands after all), it's a lot of fun, and it keeps their teeth healthy. Your dog needs to chew; it's up to you to teach them the difference between good chewing and bad chewing.

First, you need to figure out why your dog is chewing. Are they lonely, under-exercised, teething, or have separation anxiety? Knowing why will help you figure out how to stop it.

Here are some places to start:

Every dog, regardless of their age, needs toys. A lot of toys and with great variety. Be sure the toys don't look like household items. Buying a puppy a toy that looks like a shoe (and they are out there) and then being angry when the pup chews a real shoe is your fault. Get puzzle toys, chew toys, soft toys, Kongs, balls, and tug toys. However, if there are tons of toys lying around, they may get bored with them. Take all away except 3 or 4 and rotate them out every few days to keep life interesting. Be sure they are size appropriate and if your dog is a strong chewer that they are tough toys to withstand their chompers.

If your pooch is a chewer, you'll need to chew-proof your home. Put shoes away, put books on a shelf, don't leave your eyeglasses on the coffee table, and tuck electrical cords behind furniture. When your dog picks something inappropriate to chew, don't punish them, instead redirect your best friend to a toy they can chew. Some people say "no" or make a buzzer sound like "ehh" to tell their dog he has chewed the wrong thing. This is a good strategy as long as you give your pooch something acceptable to chew and say "good dog" when they chew that toy. If you're consistent, it won't take long for Fido to get the hang of the rules. You might want to try a taste deterrent like Bitter Apple to help him learn. When you can't supervise your chewer, put them in a crate or a gated safe room, so they don't get into trouble.

Other things that help with chewing: plenty of mental and physical exercise, a lot of people time, and playtime with other dogs. Another strategy is to feed them their meals in puzzle type toys because this builds a toy obsession, so hopefully, they choose the toy over your new leather purse.

If your dog has other reasons for chewing, like separation anxiety, fear, or boredom, you will have to solve those issues to resolve the chewing problem. It might be best to talk to your vet, a trainer, or a dog behaviorist to come up with strategies to combat inappropriate chewing. We are happy to help with underexercised or bored dogs!

Keeping your stuff safe is just a matter of teaching your pooch good habits, and doing this will strengthen your bond with your dog.

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