20/11/2025
❄️ Winter Guide for Using Your Mr. Slobberchops Products
Fleas and ticks do slow down in cold weather - but they don’t disappear completely.
While outdoor activity drops, these pests can survive perfectly well in warmer regions of the UK, and especially inside heated homes.
That’s why we recommend pausing some products through winter, but continue others to ensure gentle, consistent protection.
Here’s our very own winter routine 👇
🟦 1. Spot-On Treatments - REST
Pause from: November → end of February
Spot-ons often aren’t needed in the deepest winter when parasites are least active.
Restart:
Early March (or sooner if temperatures rise above 10°C).
🟩 2. Don’t Bug Me Spray & Roller - CONTINUE AS NEEDED
These can still be helpful on mild winter days or if your dog is in areas with lots of wildlife.
✔️ Use for walks in warmer spells
✔️ Great for indoor protection
✔️ Safe to continue all year if you prefer
🟨 3. Collars - OPTIONAL REST
We usually remove collars November → end of February,
but…
If your dog is sensitive or you’re in a slightly warmer area,
✔️ it’s absolutely fine to keep using them longer.
🟧 4. Don’t Bug Me Supplement Powder - REST, THEN RESTART
Pause: Start of December
Restart: Beginning of February
This rest period gives the immune system a natural break, so the supplement is more effective when reintroduced.
If the weather is warmer than usual,
✔️ you can restart in the last 2 weeks of January instead.
🟪 5. Wormcounts - ALWAYS in Winter
We recommend a Wormcount test in January as part of your natural winter parasite routine - especially if you paused the supplement.
Internal parasites remain active all year, so monitoring is essential.
🌿 Why We Rest Some Products
Resting natural flea & tick support through the coldest months:
✔️ gives the body a reset
✔️ prevents over-supplementation
✔️ supports a stronger response once restarted
✔️ mirrors seasonal parasite behaviour
You can always adjust timings to suit your dog and your local weather - seasons are increasingly unpredictable, and flexibility works best.
💬 Need help?
If you're unsure which routine suits your dog, just drop us a message.
We’re always happy to guide you through your winter plan 💛🐾
