Spring showers bring May flowers … and fleas. Every year, as soon as it warms up, I start noticing the same things: My dog scratching more, rolling around in the grass longer, and coming back from walks with those maybe-it’s-nothing-but-I’m-paranoid twitches. That’s when I know it’s flea and tick season.
This time, I’m not waiting for a problem. I’m using Zesty Paws Flea & Tick Shampoo and Spray together. Because once fleas are in your home, it’s game over. These products are brand-new, and they work together to help kill and repel fleas, ticks, and their eggs, while keeping my pup’s coat clean and smelling like peppermint, not chemicals. Prevention is so much easier (and cheaper) than trying to get rid of them later, and I can buy these products at Walmart for less than $20 each.
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Zesty Paws Flea & Tick Shampoo: Clean Coat, Fewer Fleas
Zesty Paws Flea & Tick Shampoo is my go-to when it’s time for a real clean. It lathers up easily, smells like peppermint (thanks to actual peppermint oil), and gives my dog that fresh, post-groomer shine — minus the salon price.
Here’s what it does:
Kills fleas, ticks, and their eggs with every scrub.
Soothes itchy, irritated skin (especially helpful if your dog’s already been bitten).
Supports skin and coat health with gentle, vet-formulated ingredients.
To use it, just shake well, massage it into your dog’s coat with warm water, and let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing. That wait time lets the active ingredients do their job.
Zesty Paws Flea and Tick Spray: Protection Between Baths
Let’s be honest — I’m not giving my dog a bath every week. But I am spraying him down regularly with Zesty Paws Flea & Tick Spray.
It’s quick, it doesn’t leave a sticky residue, and it helps repel fleas and ticks between washes. I usually spritz it on before walks or after a good roll in the grass — especially if we’ve been anywhere with tall weeds or brush.
How to use it:
Spray from 8 – 12 inches away.
Fluff it into the coat so it reaches the skin.
Let it air-dry, no rinsing needed.
Like the shampoo, it’s made with cedarwood, rosemary, eugenol, and peppermint oil, so it smells fresh and helps calm skin irritation.
Why I'm Doubling Up With Zesty Paws This Spring
You could use the shampoo or the spray on their own, but using both is what gives you the best shot at staying ahead of bugs. The shampoo kills fleas, ticks, and their eggs during bath time, and the spray keeps the protection going between washes.
They’re both made with clean, plant-based ingredients like cedarwood oil, rosemary oil, eugenol (from cloves), and peppermint oil, so they help soothe itchy skin while repelling pests, without the harsh smell a lot of flea products have.
It’s one less thing to stress about during the months when fleas and ticks are everywhere.
You can grab both the shampoo and spray for $19.97 each at Walmart, in-store or online.
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