About 3 weeks ago, I mentioned that I'd found 2 big ticks just 4 days apart on Norkham, despite using a spot-on treatment mainly made of plant-based ingredients, which are less harsh than traditional chemical ones. \/p>
I was gutted because last year, with this treatment, we barely picked up any ticks at all.\/p>
I'd also asked if anyone knew about Four Thieves Vinegar. \/p>
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After reading all the messages (as well as another thread on pretty much the same topic), I was almost ready, with a heavy heart, to go back to insecticide spot-ons or those nasty tablets... but at the last minute, I couldn't do it because the thought of giving all that to my dog made me feel sick!\/p>
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So, I've been trying out the Four Thieves Vinegar experiment for about a fortnight now. It's far too early to talk statistics, of course, but so far I haven't found a single tick on Nono, whether attached or not. Mind you, I can't say I live in an area that's heavily infested with the nasty things. \/p>
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Anyway, I spray a bit of this mixture once a day (or even before every walk if I know we're going into long grass) all over the dog, rubbing it in well to get it into his coat. That's what Misanthrope suggested in an old post. I wouldn't say Nono is exactly thrilled, but he doesn't struggle or try to bolt. I give him a brush when we get back, just in case. \/p>
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The smell really isn't unpleasant (quite the opposite) and it disappears quickly, at least for a human nose... Like many reviews from people who've bought this product said, it also has the advantage of making the coat extremely soft. \/p>
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So, that's our little update on how it's going... I hope it'll be a success until next winter! \/p>
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