Many pet parents would agree that summer is the best time of year because we get to take our pet(s) outside to explore new places. However, there is (at least) one major downside to the season: BUGS. Fleas, ticks, mosquitos, gnats, flies, spiders and the list goes on! Not only are these bugs irritating to us and our furry friends, but they can also carry and transmit diseases between and amongst us, yuck.
According to a recent survey, the most commonly used repellent in U.S. households is DEET (bug) spray.
Followed closely, the second most commonly used repellent in U.S. households is citronella candles.
The third most commonly used repellent in U.S. households is a form of 'natural' repellent spray.
Products that may be harmful to your pets:
As humans, we tend to rely on products like concentrated bug sprays or citronella candles and oils to keep the bugs from getting to us, but these products are not often safe to use on our pets. For example, many citronella products are actually toxic and can cause harmful side effects for your pet. These side effects can be as minimal as adverse skin reactions or as serious as severe poisoning.
So, what do we do to protect our pets from these pests? A product from Natural Wonder Pets called TripleSure, that’s how.
