The right answer should be Yes!!! But if you’re hesitant or have questions, let’s talk.
Read more about the risks: The Risk of Flea and Tick Products
You’ll find links to essential oils recipes on my website and info about fresh garlic, vitamin B boosts, -along with diatomaceous earth and cedarwood oil for the yard,
These products are neurotoxins! Bad news for your dog. And the soresto collars are not much better.
Bravecto (fluralaner) tablets for dogs
Bravecto (fluralaner) topical solution for cats and dogs
Bravecto Plus (fluralaner and moxidectin) topical solution for cats
Bravecto 1-month (fluralaner) tablets for dogs
Credelio (lotilaner) tablets for dogs and cats
Nexgard (afoxolaner) tablets for dogs
Simparica (sarolaner) tablets for dogs
Simparica Trio (sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel) tablets for dogs
Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner) topical solution for cats
More info / new study – If you are still using these products can please beg you stop. But if you haven’t / haven’t found products to work / aren’t ready or willing – would you be open to discussing your point of view with me. I promise I won’t be mean I just want to understand what my clients may be facing.
In a study called “Project Jake” regarding the harmful effects of Flea and Tick meds that fall into the isoxazoline class of products – 66% of the participants reported adverse reactions including muscle tremors, ataxia (loss of muscle control), seizures, and death.
Some of the data points
Gave their dog any flea treatment: 1,594 (57.9%)
Gave their dog an isoxazoline treatment: 1,325 (48.2%)
Did the dog experience a reaction to any treatment?
Yes 1,062 (66.6%)
No 576 (36.1%)
Unsure 130 (8.2%)
Vets are still prescribing and pet parents are continuing to use.
I get it - -you’re afraid of fleas and ticks. We’ve been led to be. But you don’t have to be. There are safe options.
We know environmental factors-- things we can control – contribute to cancer by as much as 90-95%. Not genetics – things we choose to do every day. This is one of those things you can control.
Rescue groups – I know you’re trying to save money – I have an essential oil recipe you can use to make products in bulk and even sell at fundraisers.
I almost feel like an evangelist – will you stop today? Does this help you make that decision?
I think wondercide is fine. Kin and kind is another good option if one doesn’t have the eos on hand .
This comment isnt targeted at you … just general for all…. There is no way to know the quality of eos in most products unless you do the research, call the company (and they may not know). Many products out there are risky/adulterated/cheap… from shampoos to sprays. So I’m always intrigued that some pet parents will by products with eos in them , but are afraid of the real deal.
Hi Dana, I have stopped using both Heart Plus and Credelio for Libby. It’s been 2 months now. I’m not sure what I need to be doing for her at the point. I’m getting where I don’t want to take short walks with her because she is not protected. I did see something by FurLife for fleas and ticks, nontoxic, natural ingredients… essential oils. You slide it on their collar. I wanted to check with you on that. Also, what do you recommend for the place of Heart Plus? Thanks!
You can either get heart guard (without the plus) from the vet – and follow the modified schedule, or you can look at ivermectin from Amazon/Tractor Supply, etc and follow the dosing schedule in the guide (downloadable from Pet Health Coaching Protocols)
I just want to understand what my clients may be facing.