The most important thing you put on your pet shouldn't be a pesticide.
Dr. Bob Goldstein's Nature's Protection is a two-step herbal ritual for dogs and cats. Flea & tick protection that works from the inside out, is free from synthetic pesticides, and designed for daily use.
This isn’t optional.
It’s essential.
Fleas and ticks are more than a nuisance. They are carriers for some of the most serious diseases your dog or cat can encounter, and in many cases, the diseases they carry can transfer to your family too.
The risk is real and consistent. Protection isn’t something to start when you see a flea. It’s something to maintain before you do.
What fleas can cause:
- Flea allergy dermatitis, the most common skin condition in dogs and cats, triggered by a single flea bite in sensitive animals.
- Tapeworm infection, transmitted when a pet swallows an infected flea during grooming.
- Bartonella, a bacterial infection spread by flea dirt that can affect both pets and humans.
- Severe anaemia in young, elderly, or small animals from sustained flea infestation.
What ticks can cause:
- Lyme disease, one of the most widespread tick-borne illnesses in the US, causing joint pain, fever, and in advanced cases, serious kidney and neurological damage.
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a potentially fatal bacterial infection found across the continental US.
- Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis, bacterial infections that can cause fever, lethargy, and bleeding disorders.
- Babesiosis, a parasitic infection that destroys red blood cells.
- Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-triggered allergy to red meat that can affect humans who handle infected pets.
Finding a tick doesn't have to be a crisis. Knowing what to do next is what matters.
Ticks need to be removed promptly and correctly. The longer a tick remains attached, the higher the risk of disease transmission. For most tick-borne illnesses, transmission risk increases significantly after 24 to 48 hours of attachment.
How to remove a tick safely:
- Use fine-tipped tweezers or a dedicated tick removal tool.
- Grip the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible.
- Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk, as this can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin.
- Do not crush the tick with your fingers.
- Do not apply petroleum jelly, nail polish, or heat — these are ineffective and can increase transmission risk.
- Clean the bite area thoroughly with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
Keep the Tick.
Seal it in a bag with a damp tissue, note the date, and hold onto it. If symptoms develop, it can be tested to guide diagnosis.
Know what to look for.
In humans, watch for a bull's-eye rash and flu-like symptoms within thirty days of the bite. In dogs and cats, lethargy, lameness, fever, or unusual neurological signs.
Don't wait to get help.
Any symptoms after a tick bite, in you or your pet, are worth a call to your doctor or vet. Early treatment makes a significant difference.
Note: This content is for general guidance only. Always consult a qualified medical professional or veterinarian for personal advice.
The best way to control and prevent infestations is here.
Creates a dry environment that helps stop pests from surviving, settling, or spreading.
Flea & Tick Herbal Topical Powder
Fast, effective prevention without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Formulated by Dr Bob Goldstein and powered by aromatic herbs, limestone and silica.
What's in most traditionally recommended products. What you'll never find in ours.
The active ingredients in the majority of conventionally recommended flea and tick products are neurotoxins. They work by attacking the nervous system of fleas and ticks, causing paralysis and death. They are effective. They are also powerful chemicals with documented risks that extend well beyond the pest they're designed to kill.
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Isoxazolines
Insecticides required by the FDA that carry warnings for potential neurological events for dogs and cats, including tremors and seizures.
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Fipronil
A pesticide the EPA classifies as a possible human carcinogen and highly toxic to bees and aquatic life.
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Imidacloprid
A neonicotinoid insecticide restricted in the EU because of risks to pollinators.
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Permethrin
A synthetic insecticide known to be highly toxic to cats.
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Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP)
An insecticide used in some flea collars and classified by the EPA as a probable human carcinogen
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The transfer problem
These chemicals don't stay on your pet. Topical treatments transfer to hands, furniture, bedding, and carpets. Children who pet treated animals, or sleep near them, are exposed. Pets who swim or are bathed shortly after treatment carry residues into waterways, where the impact on aquatic ecosystems is well documented.
None of these ingredients have a place in Dr. Bob Goldstein’s Nature's Protection. Not one.
We created Nature’s Protection because health should never harm
— Dr. Bob Goldstein
Effective. Gentle. Built differently.
Herbal flea and tick protection works on a fundamentally different principle. Rather than poisoning the pest on contact, it works by making your pet a less attractive host in the first place.
The mechanism is scent. Fleas and ticks locate hosts through a combination of heat, carbon dioxide, and scent. Certain herbal compounds, when introduced consistently through diet and applied externally, alter the natural scent profile of your pet at a biological level. Fleas and ticks, finding the scent signals they follow absent or disrupted, move on.
This approach has a strong foundation in botanical science. Ingredients including neem, yarrow, black pepper, and essential oils of eucalyptus, cedarwood, and citronella have documented repellent properties. Clinical studies support their efficacy as part of a consistent, layered regimen.
The key word is consistent. Herbal protection is not a single chemical event. It is a daily practice.
It starts with scent, not chemicals.
Nature’s Protection is designed to replace traditional flea & tick products in two simple steps: Start from within with internal prevention, then add a layer of external protection that fits their life.
STEP 1: INSIDE
Internal Prevention
Taken daily, the internal powder and drops work with your dog or cat’s biology to gradually shift the scent signals that fleas and ticks follow. No toxins. No overrides. Just quiet, consistent prevention building from within.
- Works from the first day
- Builds over time with consistent use
- Supports natural biology rather than disrupting it
STEP 2: EXTERNAL
External Protection
The herbal collar or spot-on completes the picture on the outside. Working alongside Step 1, it adds a layer of botanical protection that covers what the inside can't reach.
- Herbal Collar or spot-on
- Works in harmony with Step 1
- No synthetic pesticides
Why layer with two steps?
Herbal protection works by building, not blasting.
Synthetic flea and tick products rely on neurotoxins powerful enough to kill parasites on contact. Herbal protection doesn’t work that way, and that’s exactly why we chose it.
Each layer, internal prevention and external protection, works more gently with your dog or cat's biology, gradually shifting their natural scent to make them far less attractive to fleas and ticks. Layered for efficacy. Consistent use is what makes it work.
Thoughtfully selected, natural ingredients
Nature’s Protection uses carefully selected ingredients, essential herbs and oils such as peppermint, rosemary, cedarwood, and lemongrass.
Garlic gets a bad reputation and is often misunderstood. In carefully measured amounts, garlic has a long history of safe use in veterinary herbal practice. Under Dr. Bob Goldstein’s guidance, properly dosed garlic is included as part of a balanced internal formula to support the body’s natural defenses and help create a scent pests avoid.
Every ingredient is chosen with intention. Nothing added without purpose.
Everything you need. In the right order.
Flea & Tick Internal Powder
$21.99
5% savings with Autoship
A daily blend of vitamins, minerals, and brewer’s yeast designed to support whole-body wellness while creating a scent pests avoid.
- Supports a natural scent shift over time
- Helps support the immune system
- Helps support healthy skin and coat
- Is more effective with consistent daily use
Flea & Tick Internal Herbal Powder (Yeast-Free)
$25.99
5% savings with Autoship
A veterinary formulated, yeast-free proprietary blend of herbs
- Ideal for dogs and cat’s sensitive to brewer’s yeast
- Supports a natural scent that pests avoid
- Scientifically selected herbs that support daily wellness
- Build effectiveness with consistent daily use
Flea & Tick Herbal Drops
$20.99
5% savings with Autoship
A concentrated herbal blend designed to work alongside either of our daily powders to strengthen the natural scent that pests avoid.
- Adds an extra layer of internal support
- Helps to enhance the preventive scent
- Simple to add to food, water or directly in the mouth
Step 1: Dogs & Cats
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Flea & Tick Herbal Collar for Dogs
$14.99
5% savings with Autoship
Virginia cedarwood, peppermint, and almond oil, working together to create a scent that fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes naturally avoid. If the collar is not right for your dog or cat, the Spot-On delivers exactly the same protection in a different form.
- Helps repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes by scent
- Waterproof for everyday wear — rain or swim
- Up to 3 months of continuous protection
- No synthetic harsh insecticides or pesticides
- Our daily powders build the foundation. The Collar or Spot-On adds the protection. Together, they keep pests where they belong: away.
Flea & Tick Herbal Spot-On for Dogs
$13.99
5% savings with Autoship
Infused with a powerful blend of Virginia cedarwood, peppermint, and almond oil that helps create a fresh, minty scent pests naturally avoid. Choose the option that fits your life – Herbal Collar or Spot-On. Both deliver the same protection
- Helps repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes by scent
- Monthly topical application for continuous protection
- Water-resistant for everyday adventures
- No synthetic insecticides or pesticides
- Our daily powders build the foundation. The Collar or Spot-On adds the protection. Together, they keep pests where they belong: away.
Flea & Tick Herbal Shampoo
$19.99
5% savings with Autoship
Because every great adventure ends with a dirty dog. That's when a good shampoo comes in. A fresh, botanical clean scent that leaves a lush, shiny coat, that deter pests.
- Cedarwood and peppermint oils help create a scent fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes avoid
- Gently cleans while supporting healthy skin and coat
- Botanical oils help soothe, condition, and refresh
- Perfect after hikes, parks, beach days, or muddy adventures
Flea & Tick Herbal Bug Spray Safe for Dogs & People*
$12.99
5% savings with Autoship
Protection for wherever the day takes you both. Repels fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes naturally, without synthetic insecticides. Safe for dogs and their humans. Use as additional protection.
- Cedarwood, peppermint, and lemongrass oils help repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes
- Almond oil helps condition the skin and coat
- Great for hikes, travel, and outdoor moments, even lazy days in the yard
Flea & Tick Herbal Topical Powder
$18.00
5% savings with Autoship
Fast, effective prevention without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Formulated by Dr Bob Goldstein. Use as additional protection.
- Helps break down and dehydrate fleas, ticks, and parasites on contact
- Use directly on the skin, coat or throughout your home
- Powered by aromatic herbs, limestone and silica
Step 2: Dogs
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Flea & Tick Herbal Collar for Cats
$14.99
5% savings with Autoship
Virginia cedarwood, peppermint, and almond oil, working together to create a scent that fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes naturally avoid. If the collar is not right for your dog or cat, the Spot-On delivers exactly the same protection in a different form.
- Helps repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes by scent
- Waterproof for everyday wear — rain or swim
- Up to 3 months of continuous protection
- No synthetic harsh insecticides or pesticides
- Our daily powders build the foundation. The Collar or Spot-On adds the protection. Together, they keep pests where they belong: away.
Flea & Tick Herbal Spot-On for Cats
$13.99
5% savings with Autoship
Infused with a powerful blend of Virginia cedarwood, peppermint, and almond oil that helps create a fresh, minty scent pests naturally avoid. Choose the option that fits your life – Herbal Collar or Spot-On. Both deliver the same protection.
- Helps repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes by scent
- Monthly topical application for continuous protection
- Water-resistant for everyday adventures
- No synthetic insecticides or pesticides
- Our daily powders build the foundation. The Collar or Spot-On adds the protection. Together, they keep pests where they belong: away.
Flea & Tick Herbal Topical Powder
$18.00
5% savings with Autoship
Fast, effective prevention without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Formulated by Dr Bob Goldstein. Use as additional protection.
- Helps break down and dehydrate fleas, ticks, and parasites on contact
- Use directly on the skin, coat or throughout your home
- Powered by aromatic herbs, limestone and silica
Step 2: Cats
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Forty-five years of refusing to settle.
Two founders. One conviction. A refusal to accept what this industry calls good enough. Dr. Bob Goldstein on the science. Susan Goldstein on the conscience.
Nature's Protection was built on a different answer, one designed to work in harmony with your animal's biology and to draw on the protective intelligence of plants rather than relying on conventional pesticides.
Family owned since 1979, still guided by the same belief that started it all: that the animals we love deserve far better than they're usually offered.
Don't take our word for it
Listen to the families who switched
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