Natural Tick Repellent Balm for Dogs

Lithuania

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Source: Kvapų namai

This balm contains nibbamboo and coconut oils as the most important active ingredients, and it can perform two functions:

helping to protect dogs from ticks when travelling in the countryside (NB: this is not a registered biocide - repellent)
soothes irritated, problematic skin on pets, and can be used to treat flaky coats.

Use: apply to the dog's underbelly, legs, tail and crest before each outing.

100% natural prebiotic balm without synthetic substances and preservatives.

When going outdoors with your pet, we recommend to use :

For more information on natural remedies for mosquitoes, ticks and insects, see the articles: Ticks, what oils can help protect against them? and

an all-natural product without synthetic chemicals;
an oil-based product;
a specific but not strong odour;
provides additional protection against ticks, mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers. According to studies, the azadirachtin and nimbin in nympho-oil have repellent properties and therefore reduce the risk of being stung by ticks, mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers; nympho-oil and coconut oil prevent ticks from attaching themselves to the skin;
Attention: this is not a registered biocidal repellent;
soothes the skin when insects bite;
soothes and relieves irritated or problematic skin conditions; suitable for dermatitis affected skin areas, rashes.

spread a little oil between the palms of the hands and rub over the lower abdomen, legs, tail, crest; do not apply to the muzzle, near the eyes and around the genitals
sweating or bathing reduces the protective properties and should be reapplied every few hours;
if you are using the ointment to soothe damaged, problematic skin, apply a small amount to clean, dry or damp skin. Use as needed;

Ingredients: Fresh coconut pulp oil virgin unrefined *, Castor oil, Neem oil unrefined, Fractionated coconut oil *, Vetiver essential oil.

* – Organic ingredients

although this product has repellent properties, it is not registered in the EU Register of Repellents;
the product has a strong specific odour due to the presence of neem oil;
do not apply to the eyes, nose, genital area; use only externally, make sure the dog does not lick the fur;
not recommended for use on cats;
protect the eyes, ensure that children do not rub their eyes – do not use on hands;
may harden at temperatures below 20 degrees (warm in the palm of your hand);
keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place at home.