Billy No Mates 1kg Herbal Mix for Dogs and Cats.

Having used this in the past for ticks (used at the lower dosage range) and not having much luck with it, I stopped using it for a few years. However, last year a visiting dog brought fleas into our house (unbeknown to us at the time), which in turn caused a flea infestation. All 3 of my dogs were scratching, but the longer haired 2 (Clumber Spaniel and Welsh Sheepdog) were having much more of a problem than my Boxer. After lots of hoovering, bathing the dogs (using herbal/natural flea shampoos) and washing blankets, etc, I decided to try Billy No Mates again.This time of using BNM, due to the fact that I already had fleas in the house, I decided to give the dogs the higher dosage range each, so my Clumber and Welsh Sheepdog (both weigh between 22kg and 25kg) have 2x 5ml scoops a day and my Boxer (weighs approx 35kg) has 3x 5ml scoops a day, of the herbs. Obviously, it takes a few weeks for the herbs to properly get into the dogs system, so still several weeks of extra hoovering, washing blankets and another bath each for the dogs took place ! After approximately 5-6 weeks, I noticed that the dogs had stopped scratching, so I eased off on the hoovering and extra washing so often. The dogs seemed flea free for quite a long time, until yet again a visiting dog brought in fleas again and I noticed the dogs scratching a little again - however, this time a 'flea problem' did not develop and we have not had any problems since. I have not seen any flea dirt on the dogs or any excessive scratching, so if there are any fleas still lingering in the house, they obviously do not like the taste of the dogs since using the Billy No Mates herbs, so are not laying eggs so much or bothering the dogs.The idea of the herbs is to repel the fleas (and ticks), so that if they do jump onto or bite the dogs, they do not like the smell of the dogs or taste of the blood, so do not stay on them. The herbs do not kill the fleas/ticks, but help to prevent them from staying around. Since our original flea infestation (before using the Billy No Mates again), we have not had any problems. Our dogs are raw fed and also have other herbal supplements in their food, so are used to the taste of different herbs. Herbs can also be mixed with natural yogurt or cottage cheese, if they do not like it in their normal food. I did not use any chemical treatments either on the dogs or in the house, as I do not believe that chemicals do either dogs, humans or any other animal, any good and only use natural herbs and remedies, alongside hoovering and extra washing of blankets, etc. I have not used chemical treatments for many many years (including for worming too).I would highly recommend Billy No Mates for fleas, but used at the higher dosage rate. If your dog is not used to herbs, then introduce gradually over a few days and also allow time for the herbs to get into their system. Fleas can be a nuisance, but as I have proved to myself, can also be eradicated using natural remedies and effort with extra cleaning, etc. We are all now happy and flea free (and have been for a long time now) !

After a recent move I needed a tick repellent that was natural. There are hundreds of ticks where I live due to the number of red deer and to start with I was removing 6 plus ticks a day off each dog. So I needed a product that was natural due to 1 of my dogs having seizures (idopathic) in the past. This product does take about 6 weeks to start working so you need to plan when you want to start it. After 4 weeks I noticed the number of ticks decreasing now more than 6 weeks on there are either no ticks or the very occasional 1 which is a huge difference and hence the title of this review - it works. I split their dose between 2 feeds and also add water to the feed. I will not use it over the winter but will start again early spring.

This product works! My lab is now 3 and he's been on this since he was less than a year old. He goes to daycare twice a week and is forever in the long grass but never had a flea or tick issue.As more proof it works, he had to be rescued from a supposed licensed boarder last year while we were on holiday (we were unable to get any flights home) and our friends who rescued him have 2 dogs and a couple of cats and were in the middle of a flea infestation at their house! My lab was there for 12 days before we could get home and he came home without a single flea!It is so much better for the dogs and also so much better for the environment having all those chemicals

My Malamute/Doberman X has thick multilayered fur so it's important to keep the fleas and ticks away. We have used Billy No Mates for years and have actually watched a tick crawl onto his leg and turn around and crawl off him again. We add this to some wet food every morning and he quite happily gobbles it up but he's not fussy and doesn't mind the strong smell. Our cat is picky so we use the liquid tincture for her and she is happy to have this in her wet food. Both of our animals reacted badly to the chemical treatments so we switched to this and are very happy with the results! This big tub of dry herbs is great value for money as our 45kg dog needs 2 scoops a day.

We have been using for over 6 years now with 3 different dogs. All 3 have been happy to have it added to their food. We now use all year round so that if the cold weather turns mild we are not at risk of fleas. We have not had fleas while using this product. I find that 1kg covers my small and medium dog for a year. This works out very cheap for 2 dogs for 1 year. Also better for my dogs and environment as doesn't contain chemicals.

The 1kg offering was shown in a tub but arrived in Big resealable bag. Not ideal for dispensing! But this is the 3rd time we have bought this and would thoroughly recommend it.

After our cats bringing fleas into the home it's been a mission trying to get rid. Dogs have had daily for past 6 or 7 weeks now still has the odd itch but I haven't noticed any live fleas which must be a good thing. Does not come in the close able lid box I was hoping for. Just a pouch. Not the best for storing

The packaging has changed to a shallow rectangular pot, not as good as the original round tub shown in the picture. This stuff only works if you can get dose right which is a bit hit and miss. once you have the right dose it works fine and I like the smell. I have large dogs so one is on 3 scoops and one is on 2 so quite a lot to have to give them. which leads to the issue of the dogs eating it. you have to mix it in with wet food and leave it to soak for a few minutes else it chokes the dog as it is quite dusty. I have found out since taking my dogs off this. One has an allergy to flea saliva so it does work and I will be putting them straight back on it. It is good but expensive if you have big dogs.