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It's that time of year again - fleas, bugs, ticks and the like. I've noticed my dog, Ollie, scratching quite a lot lately. (And now me after watching 'Aracnaphobia' on telly last night!). I've even managed to pick a couple of flea's off the poor dog and squash them! Urgh!
So, on a recent trip to Tesco's, I bought a couple of Bob Martin products - the 'flea and tick spot on' and some spray for the home. I was dertermined to the kill those wretched flea's if it killed me!
I paid £2.98 for 3 very small tubes, which will last you around 3 months. The packaging is red on top, and yellow on the bottom. The partiular one I bought is for small dogs and puppies. There is a lovely little pooch on the front of a Jack Russell, very similar to Ollie, although he's a smooth coat!
On the back is all the information you will need to know about this product and how to use it. There are also the ingredients and contact information.
It states on the back that:- ~ Each treatment kills fleas and ticks on contact for up to 4 weeks. ~ Breaks the flea lifecycle. ~ For dogs and puppies from 2 weeks and up to 15kg. ~ Kills 98% of fleas in 24 hours.
It also tells you that it should be used as part of an effective flea control programme. The fleas's will infest your pet's basket and bedding - including your bed if that's where he/she sleeps! Make sure you de-flea these areas as well with a flea spray (which I also bought today). Honestly, he's costing me a goddamn fortune that mutt! It also suggest using a flea comb on your pet.
On opening the packet you will se on the left are 2 tubes of the flea repellant. The tubes are about 1mm. On the right hand side it will tell you how often to use each tube. After tube 1 use the other two at 28 day intervals. There is a handy little record sheet on the packet as well where you enter your dog's name and the date each treatment is given. There is also a list of hints and tips under 'For Safe Use' which you should read before use.
Right, now to the nitty gritty and how to actually use it on your dog! Providing you get him/her to keep still long enough for you to do it! What you need to do is clip the end of the nozzle of 1 tube - I did mine with a pair of scissors. Then I had to virtually pin Ollie to the floor while I parted his fur between the shoulder blades and the nape of the neck. Do not put the liquid on the fur. Once you have parted the fur, put the liquid onto the skins. You don't need to put it right down the spine. Just on the neck.
It tells you not to handle the area for 3 - 6 hours after application. And to wash your hands after use. CAUTION: EXTREMELY POISONOUS TO CATS.
But, does it work? Well, yes it does. Bob Martin is a well-known and trusted brand. I've used their products before and have always been happy with them. Ollie hasn't been scratching so much. I shall use all 3 tubes just to be on the safte side.
If your dog isflea infested, head for Bob Martins and see what you think!
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An adult flea
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Great Review! I was just contemplating buying some of this for my two cats; however I have read that it can cause seizures in cats, so I am a little reluctant. It sounds great for dogs though and I have two of them also so I may give it go if it works. It is on offer at our Aldi at the mo for £1.79., so after reading your reivew I have every confidence that it works. I have tried theire product b4 for fleas, (the spray on variety) and they have never worked. Only Front-Line seems to work, but for this price I am going to have to give it a go. Thanks for the advise! x
silver-fir4 05.06.2006 14:16
As I see the pictures, my sympathy for fleas will increase in no way. Good review ...
baby_uk 20.11.2005 16:42
Great review, some not so nice pics though (the bug ones!)
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