Natural Bug Spray For Dogs

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Repels Ticks, Fleas & Mosquitos

Natural Formula

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Cedar Shield - Natural Bug Spray For Dogs

Cedar Shield - Natural Bug Spray For Dogs

 
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Cedar In, Bugs Out

    Backed by research

    One of the few plants bugs will not go near.

    A line of fresh cedar sprigs forming a natural barrier

    Cedarwood oil has been studied as a natural insect repellent, and the results are why it is the heart of Cedar Shield.

    USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists tested cedarwood oil against five tick species. Against the blacklegged tick, the one behind most Lyme cases, it repelled as well as DEET. The same properties that drive ticks off also help repel fleas and mosquitoes.

    Cedrol, one of cedarwood oil's main compounds, is credited with much of its tick and insect repelling power, and it stays gentle on dogs.

    How it works

    The Cedar Barrier

    Cedar oil spray going onto a dog's coat

    Bugs hunt by smell. Cedar oil overwhelms the signals fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes use to find your dog, so they keep their distance, and on contact it goes to work on them directly. Your dog does not hunt by those signals, which is why the same cedar that drives bugs off stays gentle on him.

    Kills and repels bugs on contact Works by scent, before the bite Gentle enough for daily use
    What's inside

    Here is exactly what's in it.

    Made with natural essential oils. No artificial colors, dyes, or fragrances. Phenol free and clove free.

    Cedarwood oil and cedar sprig

    Cedarwood Oil

    The active ingredient. It builds the Cedar Barrier that keeps ticks off your dog on contact.

    Cedar trees
    Sesame seeds and sesame oil

    Sesame Oil

    Carries the cedar into the coat and helps it stay on instead of drying off.

    Sesame seeds
    Vitamin E capsules

    Vitamin E

    A natural antioxidant that helps keep your dog's skin and coat in good shape.

    Skin & coat

    Active ingredients: Cedarwood Oil 0.057%, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 0.022%, Sesame Oil 0.001%.

    Other ingredients: deionized water, ethyl lactate, sodium chloride, polyglyceryl oleate, glycerin, citric acid, vitamin E, trisodium citrate dihydrate.

    Expert view

    What a veterinarian says about cedarwood.

    Stethoscope with a cedar sprig
    Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM

    On cedarwood oil, the active ingredient in Cedar Shield, the veterinarian notes it is extensively studied and "an effective repellent against fleas and ticks."

    Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM, Veterinary Secrets
    **This is not an official endorsement of Cedar Shield. Dr. Jones is quoted on cedarwood oil, the ingredient.
    From real dog owners

    Owners who were not sure it would work either.

    ★★★★★

    "I honestly thought a plant spray would do nothing. We did a tick check after our usual hike and his coat was clean. First time all summer I was not pulling them off him."

    Sarah M. · Verified buyer
    ★★★★★

    "We were doing flea baths every week and it never really stopped. Started spraying him before he goes out back and the scratching finally calmed down. Wish I had found it sooner."

    James T. · Verified buyer
    ★★★★★

    "Light cedar smell, easy to spray, and it keeps the mosquitoes off him on our evening walks too. He does not run from the bottle. It is just part of our routine now."

    Priya K. · Verified buyer
    Good to know

    Frequently asked questions

    Does a plant spray really keep bugs off?
    Cedarwood oil is a known natural insect repellent, and it is the active ingredient here. It works by giving off a scent that fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes will not cross, so it keeps them off before they bite, and on contact it works on them directly. It is a real spray made for dogs, not a homemade oil mix that washes off. Spray it on again before time outside and it keeps working.
    What bugs does it work on?
    Cedar Shield is built around the three that bother dogs most: fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Cedar oil is disliked by a much wider range of biting and crawling insects though, so it also helps repel ants, mites, chiggers, gnats, flies, and other no-see-ums. It is a natural bug spray first, made to be safe on your dog.
    Does it help with fleas too, or just ticks?
    Both. And fleas are worth taking seriously, because unlike ticks they are a year round problem, not just a summer one. Cedar repels fleas the same way it repels ticks, by scent, which is why Cedar Shield is something you can use all year and not only in tick season.
    Can I use it around my kids, or on myself?
    Yes. Cedar Shield is made from plant oils with no harsh chemicals, which is why families use it around kids and on themselves, not just on the dog. It is the same idea as a natural bug spray for people, built to be gentle. As with anything new, do a small patch test first and follow the label.
    Can I use it together with NexGard or another flea and tick medication?
    Yes. Cedar Shield is a topical spray that works on the outside of your dog, while chews like NexGard are an oral medication that works from the inside, so they do different jobs and do not interact. A lot of owners use the spray as an added layer of repellent on top of what their vet has them on, to help keep bugs from ever latching on in the first place. Others use it because they would rather not rely on the monthly chew. Either way, if your dog is on a prescribed medication, it is always worth a quick word with your vet about your routine.
    Is it safe for my dog?
    Yes. It is made from plants and meant for regular use on dogs of any age, including puppies and seniors. As with anything new, test a small patch first and follow the label.
    Can I use it in my home or on furniture?
    Yes. Because bugs ride in on your dog and drop off around the house, a lot of owners also spray it lightly where the dog rests, like bedding and favorite spots, to help keep those areas from becoming a home for fleas. Spot test fabrics first.
    How often do I spray him?
    Before time outside where bugs are active, walks, hikes, the backyard, the grass. That is when fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are looking for a ride, and that is when the cedar is doing its work. It is a quick step in your normal routine, about thirty seconds. For fleas, which are around all year, you can use it year round.
    Does it protect against Lyme disease?
    It keeps ticks off your dog, and fewer ticks means less chance of the things ticks can carry. It is not a medicine and does not prevent or treat any disease. If you are worried about an illness from a tick, talk to your vet.
    What does it smell like?
    A light, fresh cedar smell that fades fast. Most dogs do not mind it, and a lot of owners like it, especially compared to the smell of DEET.
    How does Subscribe & Save work?
    You save 20% and your next bottle shows up before you run out. You can skip, change, or cancel any time.