Anyone try Python Cattle tags as flea/tick repellant?

[Back40]

I would like to get away from using a topical tick/flea repellant on my dogs. I have read of very good success using Python cattle ear tags cut in half and attached to a dog's collar. Anyone here ever try them?

 

[elegy]

that sounds scary to me. they're still insecticides, just not ones tested on dogs.

 

[PlottMom]

Friend of mine raises Beagles and has like 4 coonhounds, he's used 'em for a while. Just wraps 'em around the collar and snaps 'em. They slide on & off day-glo collars.

 

[Shih Tzu]

Hi,

Have you tried using soapnuts to get rid of fleas. I did. Work well. Just use 50grams of soapnuts and add about a liter of water and put to a boil. Let it cool and place in a container. Wet your dog and apply the soapnut extract as if you are applying a shampoo. Let it stand for about a minute or two. Then rinse.