Looking For a Natural Flea, Tick & Mosquito Repellent? FiveSibes Review Wondercide®
'Tis the season for those pesky fleas and dreadful ticks. When it comes to flea and tick preventatives, there is a whole market full of products for your pets. I have been asked what did I use on my FiveSibes. While I have used traditional preventatives when my FiveSibes were young, having an Epi-dog (dog with Epilepsy) the chemicals in traditional preventatives was always a concern. Fortunately, my Gibson had no issues with our choice of standard flea and tick preventatives. But, as my Huskies grew older, it became more of a concern as Harley developed skin issues along her spine and I did not want to use any of the chemical formulas, and when we were switched to a "newer" product (that begins with a T), our sweet Chloe suffered temporary blindness and Wolfie became so ill he vomited. I reported this to our vet who immediately pulled it from their shelves and reported it (and since there has been a lot of reports of dogs getting ill from this particular brand), so I went in search of a more natural product. Now there are natural recipes out there, but I actually discovered Wondercide® Flea & Tick Control Spray, made with natural essential oils and switched all of my FiveSibes to it. (It's now a 3-in-1 spray as it also helps to repel mosquitoes as well, and they also offer it in drops and flea collars).
What Exactly is Wondercide?
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How Does It Work?
The way the spray works is you spray sections of your dog with it and then rub it in with your hand as close to you dog's skin. (The smell is divine!) I also did their back, underbelly, legs, and tail. Reapply every few days.
According to Wondercide*:
- KILLS & REPELS. Using natural
essential oils, this spray is proven to kill by contact, repel and
prevent 98-100% of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. It eliminates the entire
pest life cycle, including eggs, larvae and adults.
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TREAT NATURE WITH NATURE. A safe and effective alternative to collars,
pills, chewables, and drops that's powered by nature. Holistic vet
approved. Enjoy worry-free peace of mind knowing your pets and home are
protected with our non-harsh formula.
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SAFE FOR DOGS, CATS OF ALL AGES. Gentle enough to use on puppies,
kittens, and senior pets as often as needed, yet powerful enough to
fully eliminate pests on the skin and fur. Safe to use around the entire
family. Kid-safe. Mom owned, Mom approved.
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3-IN-1 PLANT-BASED SOLUTION. For dogs, cats, and home! A home remedy
that kills fleas throughout the house on carpet, furniture, bedding, and
flooring. Also a repellent in pet environments like dog kennels or cat
condos. Invigorating Lemongrass scent freshens homes.
- POWERFULLY EFFECTIVE. Powered by nature and proven to work. Give your pet the best advantage in protection against fleas and ticks with our non-harsh formula. Cruelty free, biodegradable, and Made in the U.S.A
Woo! We LOVE this stuff!
The fragrance I chose is the Lemongrass. It also comes in Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Rosemary**. The Lemongrass has a wonderful light citrus fragrance, and Wolfie enjoyed it, too!
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(**Please Note: Dogs with epilepsy should AVOID Rosemary, as it is a possible trigger for seizures).
Wolfie sniffing the Fresh Lemongrass scent of Wondercide and liking it, as did I!
Why Do We Like Wondercide?
We here at FiveSibes rate Wondercide a
4-Paws Up out of 4 Paws!
That's such a wonderful idea, we like natural more than the typical pest poisons.
ReplyDeleteI really like Wondercide too! I used both the individual and the yard spray when I lived in NY. The patio area was always getting so many bugs and there was lots of vegetation close by so I used the yard spray in that area. Wolfie looks so beautiful in these photos.
ReplyDeleteI wish Wondercide had worked for us. We tried it and I'd still find ticks on my dogs daily. My Fenrir ended up with Lyme disease from one of them. That was when I decided we had to go with something stronger. I hate using the chemicals, but nothing natural I've tried has worked well where we live. We have a crazy amount of ticks here. It's probably the biggest downside to living where we do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely product. I really admire your veterinarian removing the other product from his/her shelves when finding out about the bad reactions your dogs had. I like that Wondercide uses plant based ingredients and the scents sound divine. Thanks for sharing your experience with this flea and tick repellent alternative that's safe for pets. Sharing and pinning this post!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I stopped using the chemical stuff after the first year I had Henry and then playing a bit on the edge. Henry has a sensitive stomach and non of those products agreed with him. Besides, I just hate giving him chemicals unless I have to do it. I'm definitely bookmarking this one to order. I think I'll go with the lemongrass option as well. Thanks for this one. Henry says thanks too!
ReplyDeleteWe have so many ticks and fleas in our area, that our vet recommends a stronger preventative (one of our dogs has Lyme disease.) However, I think Wondercide might be a great choice during the late winter/earliest spring when the ticks and fleas are less likely to be around.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, my dog cannot stand the strong smell of essential oils. I tried similar products a few times and she just goes crazy. Fortunately, we never had an issue with fleas and for ticks we're experimenting with sonic-type of products. They didn't prove to not be working.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great product! It's interesting that it is approved for cats. I will have to look into that a little more! Cats can be very sensitive to essential oils. We don't have a big problem with fleas and ticks in my apartment, but I know some people that would be very interested in this. I'm going to pass this along and keep in mind for my kitties.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have ticks here but I know they are really unpleasant for dogs (and some cats) and this looks like it does the job for worried pet owners who struggle to keep on top of the problem of icky ticks!
ReplyDeleteEssential oils are my first go-to for just about everything and those ingredients are a potent group. I've seen and heard too many horror stories about anti-flea collars so this makes 'pawfect' sense. Good for the dog, seems great for us uprights. Win-win.
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