Are coconut and lavender oils safe for puppy tick prevention?

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Is it safe too uses coconut oil and lavender oil on your puppy in a very mild concentration on his coat to temporarily repel ticks and mosquitoes? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 24 days old | 10 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Ticks and mosquitoes will likely laugh at coconut oil and lavender oil in your puppy's fir. one problem with putting these oils into your puppy's fur is that is plugs up the skin's pores which prevents it from breathing and can cause skin issues. It is also not healthy if your puppy licks off any of those oils. I suggest you get Frontline Spray instead and spray your dog with that. It is safe in puppies. Frontline Spry is available in Trinidad and Tobago.

Are coconut and lavender oils safe for puppy tick prevention?

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