Pet Products Safety Concerns
Bio-Groom Repel-35 Insect Control Dog Spray, 16-fl oz bottle

Bio-Groom Repel-35 Insect Control Dog Spray, 16-fl oz bottle

By Bio-Groom 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
7.1 /10
Quality
7.5
Value
6.8
Design
7.0
Function
7.2
Durability
6.5
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In a Nutshell

  • Effective in repelling ticks and fleas.
  • Has significant safety concerns, especially for cats and young children.
  • Needs frequent reapplication, especially if the dog gets wet.
  • Smells good and is easy to use.

Quick Verdict

This product is generally effective in repelling ticks and fleas, but it has significant safety concerns, especially for cats and young children. While it smells good and is easy to use, it needs to be reapplied often, especially if the dog gets wet. A few users have raised issues about its severity.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 89%
Would Buy Again 60%
Avg Lifespan 3-6 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

The product is toxic to cats and harmful to young children.

Prevention: Avoid using around cats and young children.

high

The product needs to be reapplied frequently, especially after the dog gets wet.

Prevention: Be prepared to reapply often.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Effective on Fleas and Ticks (5)

    Users reported that the spray effectively kills fleas and ticks.

  • Pleasant Scent (3)

    Many users appreciated the pleasant smell of the spray.

  • Easy to Use (2)

    The spray is easy to apply to pets.

Cons

  • Toxic to Cats and Children (3) critical

    The product is toxic to cats and harmful to young children if not used with caution.

  • Requires Frequent Reapplication (3) major

    The effectiveness of the product diminishes when the dog gets wet, requiring frequent reapplication.

  • Price Quality Ratio (4) critical

    For the price paid and the amount of product received, users didn't feel it was worth the investment. Many users reported that the product was 'waste of money'.

  • Lacks Effectiveness for Flies (1) minor

    The product is not effective in repelling flies, which can be a problem in certain environments or seasons.

Quality Trend: Declining

Users have reported a decline in effectiveness over time with repetition of application and cosmetically changed animal skin colour as a side effect.

Older Reviews Said:

Positive

Newer Reviews Say:

Neutral

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

  • • Dog owners looking for an effective flea and tick repellent. — The product is highly effective against fleas and ticks.

✗ Skip If

  • • Owners of cats or young children. — The product is toxic to cats and harmful to young children.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan up to 6 months

Factors: Frequent washing, Heavy use, Dry environment

Floor Compatibility

✓ Hardwood
✓ Tile
✓ Carpet
✓ Vinyl
✓ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.0
9 reviews
5★
22%
4★
56%
3★
11%
2★
0%
1★
11%
Effective on insects (5) Good smell (3) Easy to apply (1) Toxic to cats (3) Requires frequent reapplication (2) Not effective on flies (1)

Common Questions

Is the product safe for cats and children?

No, the product is toxic to cats and potentially harmful to young children.

Highlighted Reviews

— Andra 1 found helpful

"The only drawback is when the dog gets wet the product needs to be reapplied."

— Juan

"The product is worthless, because it does not work."

Bottom Line

If you have a dog and need an effective insect repellent and can manage the safety concerns, this may work, but do it carefully and not allow your pet to get wet in any event as it becomes useless. Otherwise consider other safer insect repellents.

7.1 /10
— Good

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