It’s summer – also known as mosquito season – and bee season - and wasp season - and fly season - and firefly season - and probably a million other different bugs season. What this means is the need for bug spray but there’s a problem …

OVER-THE-COUNTER BUG SPRAYS ARE DANGEROUS TO PETS!

In fact, over 500 different products contain what’s called N, N-dialkyamide, an insecticide that can pose a serious threat to your pet, especially in higher concentrations. (1)

What’s worse is that your pet can’t even tell you that it’s in pain or what it doesn't like, making it that more important you opt for ALL-NATURAL PET SHAMPOO that’s DEET-FREE and made with ESSENTIAL OILS!

In this blog we talk about the dangers of over-the-counter bug spray on pets, and how you can safely PROTECT and NOURISH your pets all summer long!

YOUR PRIDE AND JOY

The first thing to know about over-the-counter bug sprays is that even a small amount of chemicals can pose a threat to your pet. In fact, even bug sprays with a little bit of the harmful chemical known as DEET can cause unknown reactions in dogs, causing itchiness and discomfort.

The problems can then worsen, causing extended exposure and even more health problems to your pets, including the saturation of their skin and irritation. Long-term health problems can also result, including seizures, lung problems, and tremors. (2)

The problem is that many people consider bugs the only danger to their pets in the summer, ignoring the risks over-the-counter bug spray can cause. And although bugs like mosquitoes can cause your pets serious health concerns, some health problems – like Zika, for example – don’t always pose as serious a threat to your pet as some of these dangerous over-the-counter bug sprays. (3) (4)

Although labels should always be followed, it can be scary to know that deviating even slightly from the advisory on labels can pose serious threats to pets and wildlife. In fact, even fish and local habitats can be at risk of being contaminated by pesticides – even the organic over-the-counter ones.

It can also be dangerous to accidentally mix the chemicals found in these products. Accidentally exposing your pets to these chemicals is dangerous, as the chemicals in these products can accumulate on and around your pets, posing health risks in the short and long term. (6)

The risks posed by some of the over-the-counter pesticides available today are so dangerous that it’s advised you don’t even get them on your pet’s toys or bedding, as even indirect contamination should be avoided at all costs. (7)

A SAFER SOLUTION

Because of the danger of accidental contamination and exposure of over-the-counter insecticide to your pets, it’s important to know the symptoms of poisoning. Some of these symptoms include poor breathing, drool, and an agitated state unlike your little rascal.

Although it’s scary to think that ticks can find a home on your pet, there ARE WAYS you can PROTECT YOUR PET, while LIMITING EXPOSURE to reaction-causing chemicals in over-the-counter bug sprays. (8)

It’s also important to know that bug sprays sprayed on houses can be dangerous to pets. When applying these products to your home, be sure your pets are inside and air quality is monitored to avoid unwanted inhalation. (9)

To better protect your pet, you need to know what insecticides to avoid. Specifically, be on the lookout for Methoxychlor, Pyrethrins, d-Limonene, Pyrethroids, and Carbamate-based products.

And the effects of these chemicals can not only be dangerous to your pet, but to your wallet too. In fact, it can cost thousands to remedy the effects of insecticides, though the danger to your pet is even worse. (11)

One great way to keep your pets safe is to simply GO ALL-NATURAL. This will eliminate the need for these dangerous and toxic products that can wind up hurting your pet, simultaneously eliminating the need for poisons and disinfectants that can hurt you too! (12)