What is the difference between the KG Pet Spray and Cedarcide Original Spray?
They are very different products, the Cedarcide Original Spray is an oil (Cedarcide & Silica oil) whereas the KG Pet Spray is a fruit enzymes spray, made from mostly pineapple, papaya, or kiwi fruits fermented for 6 months it is not a pesticide poison.
The KG spray can be used to help eliminate Mange (all types), Fleas, Ticks, Mites and Itchy Skin Problems. It can also be used to eliminate odours. It can be used as an air freshener and is effective on smoke, cooking, waste and other undesirable odours. The enzymes in the KG Spray act and cause the insect to moult (shed its outer coating) prematurely. It dissolves the insect's skin and it dies. It will not harm mammals as they regrow skin cells daily, so making it very gentle and safe for owners.
The Cedarcide Original is ideal for pest control, which include moths, fleas, ticks, ants, and other insects. It dehydrates, disrupts pheromones, suffocates and emulsifies most insects in all stages of life, from egg, larvae to adults stages. It can be used on pets, people and in the home. It dries quickly and will not stain. It has a fresh cedar scent - From the Red Cedar Tree. There are certain scents that insects hate, and that is cedar.
Since this is a natural product rather than a chemical spray, it is still important to remain diligent by checking your dog after walks and during grooming. If the odd flea is spotted, it’s also crucial to treat your environment to break the life cycle of it them becoming a problem.
What is the difference between the Cedar Original and the Tickshield Spray?
The Tickshield Spray should only be used on larger dogs over 20lbs. It is a more concentrated solution.
The Cedarcide Original has 10% Cedar oil and the Tickshield has 20% cedar oil.
Tickshield is a versatile cedar-based solution that is fast and effective on everything from general insect control to major infestations. It is an ideal choice for runners, hikers, campers, and others who are outdoors people. Tickshield kills on contact and repels fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, bed bugs, mites, ants, chiggers, flies, moths, and more. Tickshield dries quickly and will not stain. It’s safe for people of all ages and larger animals.
Can I use both the KG shampoo and the KG Spray?
Yes, lots of our customers like to bathe their dogs using the KG shampoo and use the spray before leaving the house, as an extra top up.
Please note that if your pet as a light coloured coat or is white fur and is sprayed with KG spray daily over a long period of time, it may have a build up of fibres causing an orange tinge. This will be from the Pineapple fruit enzymes, please brush and groom to remove the fibres or wash with a standard pet shampoo, this will remove the pineapple fibres completely. Brush and groom your pet daily.
Can I use KG spray on my kitten?
KG spray can be used on kittens that are 4 weeks + For kittens- use the KG Spray as you would use a lotion on kittens. Spray onto an old sock and groom into the fur.
TOP TIP/ DO NOT ALLOW THE KITTEN TO LICK IT OFF, distract for 10mins allow to dry naturally.
Be responsible, do not spray in the face and watch to see if the kitten licks it off, stop if you cannot control the situation by distracting the kitten until the product is dry and safe.
Can I use the KG spray on my puppies?
Yes, it is safe and gentle for young puppies after 4 weeks + ,use in the same way as for a kitten. KG Spray can also be used around the mother as a room cleanser when nursing. In this instance use the KG spray diluted 1 x10 and it will still work in its diluted form to help to cleanse the skin of insects, grime, dead skin cells, bacteria along with body odours too.
Is it safe to use the KG spray if my dog likes to lick repeatedly?
If licked continuously off by your pet (cat or dog), it will make them thirsty and have loose stools, as this is concentrated fruit. Which in turn makes the product ineffective and waste of time, effort and money. One option is to spray your dog prior to a walk so that your dog does not lick it immediately and allows the product to dry. Alternatively you can use a protective collar which should be worn for 15 mins to allow the product to work, as once it is dry it's completed the task required.
Can I use the KG Spray on my dogs bedding and for cleansing an area?
Yes you can use KG pet products to spray on all bedding as often as is needed on both your pets and your own bed, if your pet is allowed to sleep on your beds. Please do a patch test if using on fabrics and furniture. The KG spray is very gentle and safe to leave on any bed with no smell. It can be used anywhere around the home or around children and other pets.
It can also be used to for cleaning purposes such as you pets cage. In this instance apply weekly, spray once the pet is out of the cage and allow the cage to dry completely. If treating for mange or fleas infestations, KG spray can be used as a daily cleanse while the pet is out of the cage. Allow the area to dry naturally no need to rinse.
TOP TIP/ If you need to dry the cage fast, use a hair dryer. But be careful as your pets cage can get hot to the touch. Think before you dry!
KG Wash and Go shampoo– Can also be used as a cleansing solution when diluted. Kennels and patio cleansing dilute KG wash and go shampoo concentrate formula 1 x 15, and scrub or brush the area, leaving it to dry naturally, no need to rinse.
KG products, will still cleanse as a weaker strength but will take longer to work or kill an insect.
TOP TIP/ A garden mist sprayer would be easy to use in this daily routine situation, around kennels and patio areas.
The KG cleansing solution is safe for your dog to walk in, if it is still wet.
Also, if cleaning indoors food areas, spray leave for 3 mins and wipe away. KG spray can be used around food and meat to remove bacteria and grime safely.
Please note that it should not be used around pet snakes or spiders.
Can I use Cedarcide Original Spray and KG Pet spray at the same time?
Yes you can use a diluted form of the KG Spray with the Cedarcide as a spot on at the same time.
For example if you have a cat with fleas , use the Cedarcide as a spot on for daily treatment to bring good results. Dab a spot behind their head and between their shoulders.
Along with KG Pet Spray diluted ( as above, diluted 1 x 10) used as a lotion from a dish while grooming the cat, this will bring extra protection and not harm the cat’s liver in any way. Alternatively dip your flea comb in the KG Pet Spray solution and comb as often as possible.
These two products compliment each other well , if used in this way and are safe and effective when used alongside each other.
MORE ABOUT CEDARCIDE ORIGINAL
From what age can Cedarcide be used on puppies?
It depends on size and breed along with their weight, but with consideration to be safe to cover the full body, leave until 4 months old. Or at 2 months, use as a spot on, a dab on the back of the head and around the shoulder's daily to protect.
Is it safe to use the Cedarcide Original if my dog likes to lick his paws?
Yes, as long as it is not, every time. As, this makes using the product wasteful and pointless, serving no purpose. Most pets adapt, to the product, and learn to choose not to lick. Watch and attend your pet on the first few applications.
If you find your pet licking it off too often or is concerned, then only apply to the rest of the body, but not the paws to accommodate the pets' habit. The aim is to protect or prevent with the smell of Cedar over the day.
Can I use the Cedarcide Original on cats and small breed dogs?
Cedarcide Original can be used in a natural method as a type of "spot on", to repel insect. Use each day by dabbing a small amount behind the pet's head and shoulders. This will serve as a preventive measure, while out of doors and around other animals.
I want to use Cedarcide on my dog as a preventative solution against fleas, how often should I apply it?
If dogs over 4 months old, Cedarcide can be used as a preventive solution, for going out for daily walking, apply before the walk either all over or just around the head and shoulders and along the back. Avoid the face and eyes.
What happens if I have both a cat and a dog are best friends?
Some cats like to groom the family dog. Not in my house you’re thinking! If you are considering which product to purchase, follow the guidelines already given, such as when using the KG spray on a dog that likes to lick.
Can I use the Cedarcide Original Spray on my dogs bedding?
It is best to avoid spraying pets bedding with Cedarcide Original because the smell of cedar can be irritating to sleep on. But if you wish to spray and leave away from the pet for 8 hours to kill insects that may be on the bed, then do so.
Which is best if we have an infestation?
Both the Tickshield Spray and the Cedarcide Original can be used for an infestation of fleas, moths and other insects. Both will kill insects at all stages of life.
The Cedarcide kills fleas through:-
- Dehydration: It gradually dries them out
- Disrupting Their Pheromones: Which disrupts their ability to navigate, mate, searching for food, as well as to regulate bodily functions.
- Dissolves Them: Insects in earlier life stages—eggs, larvae, pupae—are extremely vulnerable, so vulnerable in fact that cedarwood oil can dissolve them on contact. In adult insects it gradually penetrate their shell.
- Emulsification: breaking down fat particles.
- Suffocation: the cedarwood oil can interfere with bugs' capacity to breathe.
As a result, they are unable to function properly and soon die.
Since this is a natural product rather than a chemical spray, the effects may not be immediate. It’s important to remain diligent by checking your dog after walks and during grooming. If the odd flea is spotted, it’s also crucial to treat your environment to break the life cycle of it them becoming a problem, as it can take many weeks to break the life cycle of the flea.
The Tickshield Spray is more concentrated is more suitable for a major infestation.
The Cedarcide Original can be used as often as is needed but is dependent on any person's / pets situation. The aim of the product is to repel or kill the fleas. Three times a day if fighting fleas (for the first 2 weeks only) in the home, early morning, lunch12pm, and early evening 6pm would be best, then twice daily and as often as needed to relieve or treat an area.
Each situation is very different, but a gentle spray or rub over every 6 hours is a good base to begin with. Avoid the face or eyes.
If treating the home with either of these products, do a patch test near furniture and fabrics prior to treating a room.
If spraying liberally it is best to keep your pets and people out of that area for 24 hours, as it will evaporate off textiles over 24 hour period.
Apply along skirting boards and places you feel you're bitten or seem likely to have eggs or larvae there.
When using natural products, it takes diligence in using the product weekly to eradicate all the life cycles of the pest for good. Keep checking, as the environment and situation can differ.
Be aware with very bad infestation's it may take up to 6 weeks to break the life cycle of the flea or mite.
SUMMARY
Please note that these products cannot be used around snakes, spiders, beneficial insects or beehives.
Always act responsibly, and consider saving the good insects, we need them.
Cedarcide Original
Cedarcide Original Is safe for people, small pets and around the family home daily. Cats and small dogs- apply only as a spot on, this can be applied daily.
Dogs; if using as a preventative solution, apply before the walk either all over or just around the head and shoulders and along the back. Avoid the face and eyes.
Dogs - if your dog has fleas. Each situation is very different, but a gentle spray or rub over every 6 hours is a good base to begin with. Avoid the face or eyes. Three times a day if fighting fleas in the home, early morning, lunch12pm, and early evening 6pm would be best.
Ticksheld
Tickshield is for adult people or large dogs, horses and other large mammals. It is not suitable for children, small breed dogs or cats. Application instructions, as for Cedarcide.
KG Spray
KG spray can be used on people, dogs, cats and all other mammals, horses, elephants. For kittens and puppies 4 weeks +
For best results use KG pet spray daily in conjunction with KG pet shampoo to repell Mange, Fleas, Mites, and Ticks every month. Used regularly KG pet products will protect your pet. Use to clean cages and kennels.
