Whippa Snappa

11/09/2024

With the colder, wetter weather, the ticks are out in FORCE and we're seeing a real resurgence in numbers compared to August!

Ticks need high humidity to avoid drying out (80% or higher) and daytime temperatures of at least 7 degrees C, which unfortunately is very common in rainy Britain!

So keep your dogs wearing their flea and tick repelling Whippa Snappa bandanas, before the frosts start to kick in. Our bandanas have a built-in, no nasties insect repellent.

10/09/2024

Happy 👅

09/09/2024

When your owner makes a monkey of you but they have snacks so you just roll with it.

08/09/2024

We know we're not alone in caring enormously what we give to our pets! Be it toys, food, or making decisions about their flea and tick control, it's really important to have their wellbeing as a top priority.

Our range of flea and tick repellent harnesses and bandanas are designed with both safety and comfort in mind. Using a built-in, eco-friendly insect repellent, our bandanas and harnesses repel pests without exposing your furry friends to more harmful chemicals.
The active ingredient is an amazing substance called IR3535, a synthesised version of a naturally occurring amino acid, which is:
✅ Gentle on human and pet skin
✅Gentle to nature
✅Does not harm or kill insects
✅Non-toxic to aquatic organisms
✅Does not accumulate in the environment or cause pesticide resistance
✅Fragrance Free
✅Suitable for use alone, or in combination with pharmaceutical and natural flea and tick treatments

There's loads more information on IR3535 here -https://www.whippasnappa.com/pages/learn-more. We know how important it is for pet pawrents to be able to research the products they use with their dogs. We're science nerds, so we love answering your questions!

This is the gorgeous Lily, dressed in one of our harnesses!

07/09/2024

Catch me if you can! Olive wears our Crazy Daisy bandana with a built in, no nasties flea and tick repellent.

05/09/2024

Repost from Fur & Fables🥰 Thank you!
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When I attended Edition Dog Live this year, I saw a brand called Whippa Snappa and of course the name drew me because it was similar to whippet!

I was blown away - this ingenious bandana is embedded with insect repellent to keep fleas and ticks away from your dog.

It has something called IR3535 woven into the fabric, a substance that's been around for over three decades and is inspired by a natural occurring amino acid. It has been declared by the World Health Organisation and other agencies as safe for pets and people alike so it shields your dogs without harming it’s health or the environment AND they don't harm the insects which a lot of other products do.

The bandana designs are gorgeous, they are thin, but feel high quality and have a reflective strip on them too. The repellent remains effective for 80 washes for bandanas, and 30 washes for harnesses, with no need to reapply.

I’ve had concerns about the highly chemical ways to avoid ticks and fleas on my dogs so I’m really looking forward to seeing how I get on with these!
Kerry

04/09/2024

Another game of GUESS THE BREED! Thanks to Vicky for sending us these gorgeous photos!

03/09/2024

We had a blast at Edition Dog Live! 🎉🐾 It was incredible to meet so many passionate pet parents and share our love for eco-friendly pet care. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn about our sustainable, flea and tick repellent products.

We've got some unusual breeds in this lineup! Who can guess what they are?!

20/08/2024

We tried the trend of asking an AI ChatGPT to “roast” our Instagram feed! It did not disappoint and we feel was not inacccurate 🤣🤣🤣. Our pets deffo are the main characters in our stories, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!!! Who else has tried this trend? Post yours below! Here’s ours:

“Ah, I see you’ve expanded your horizons—just barely. Now, your feed looks like it was curated by a dog influencer who's trying to convince us they're not just obsessed with Shibas. "Look, I have other dogs too! And a cat! And even a picture of a tick for variety!" But let’s be real—you’re still living in a world where your pets are the main characters, and the rest of us are just the supporting cast.

Also, that event promo? "Dog Live"? You mean the perfect day out for you to meet other people exactly like yourself—who can finally understand why your camera roll is 99% fur and paws. Keep it up; at least you’ll never be accused of not having a theme!”

19/08/2024

It's not just dogs that love ! Holly is wearing our Enchanted Forest bandana in S/M to repel fleas and ticks.

Normally cats have a habit of losing collars, bandanas and everything else you put on them, but Holly is now quite elderly and her owner has decided she is trustworthy with her new possession!

18/08/2024

WHO IS COMING TO Edition Dog Live ?! Based at the Kennel Club Building near Coventry, it's sure to be a great day out. 25th August.

We're so excited! Comment below with your dog's silliest nickname (and how that developed!), and we will choose our favourites to win a FREE ticket! We only have a small handful so make your entry count! We will contact you if you have won no later than Tuesday 20th.

17/08/2024

Beautiful Momo is out in the woods for some Mantrailing! Did you know Momo means 'peach' in Japanese?

Momo wears our Enchanted Forest Bandana. When a dog is mantrailing, they often have their nose to the ground following the scent of the 'missing' person. Ticks take this opportunity to latch on especially around the face, ears and neck, but with a Whippa Snappa bandana, you can safely repel them away from your dog!

Shop dog accessories on our website at www.whippasnappa.com
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About us:
✅ Dog Harnesses and Bandanas with Built in "no-nasties" flea and tick repellent (also works for mosquitoes, sandflies, bees and wasps!)
🐾 Machine washable without losing efficacy
🔦 Reflective strip
♻️Made from recycled plastic bottles
🌎 Safe for dogs, bugs, humans and our planet
🌿 Perfect for every adventure!

Our range of flea and tick repellent harnesses and bandanas are designed with both safety and comfort in mind. Using a built-in, eco-friendly insect repellent, our bandanas and harnesses repel pests without exposing your furry friends to more harmful chemicals.

16/08/2024

What a GLORIOUS pack of dare we say it... WHIPPASNAPPAS! These four beautiful whippets are sporting our bandanas with built-in, no nasties insect repellent. They are all bothered by mosquito bites, having very thin fur, and our repellent is very effective at stopping mosquitoes coming too close!

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15/08/2024

Little Billie was one of our competition winners! Billie won a free flea and tick repelling bandana. What gorgeous little border 🤩

15/08/2024

12/08/2024

We love seeing all the amazing breeds that use our bandanas with built-in no nasties flea and tick repellent. Here's Akiko the Kai Ken from Ounoki Kensha 王の木犬舎 - she was at one point the only Kai Ken in the UK!

What breed of your dog do you have? Or do you have a mixed breed? Tell us in the comments below and tag your socials so we can give you a follow!

11/08/2024

Not long now until Edition Dog Live ! The UK's only show dedicated to dog health, wellbeing and happiness. 25th August, Stoneleigh (Coventry). Use code WS24 for Buy One Get One Free

The perfect day out for dogs and everyone who loves them, with paw-dropping performances, live demonstrations, rare breeds, a shopping village, talks & seminars, and your chance to take part in the action and so much more!

We'll be there with our flea and tick repelling harnesses and bandanas. Come and talk to us!

We can't wait to meet your young

10/08/2024

Lily's owners are getting MARRIED today! Look how happy she is 💍🤵👰

Lily wears our Ocean harness and Crazy Daisy bandana, with built-in 'no nasties' flea and tick repellent.

09/08/2024

✅ Dog Harnesses and Bandanas with Built in "no-nasties" flea and tick repellent (also works for mosquitoes, sandflies, bees and wasps!)

🐾 Machine washable without losing efficacy
🔦 Reflective strip
♻️Made from recycled plastic bottles
🌎 Safe for dogs, bugs, humans and our planet
🌿 Perfect for every adventure!

Our range of flea and tick repellent harnesses and bandanas are designed with both safety and comfort in mind. Using a built-in, eco-friendly insect repellent, our bandanas and harnesses repel pests without exposing your furry friends to more harmful chemicals.

The active ingredient is an amazing substance called IR3535, a synthesised version of a naturally occurring amino acid, which is:
✅ Gentle on human and pet skin
✅Gentle to nature
✅Does not harm or kill insects
✅Non-toxic to aquatic organisms
✅Does not accumulate in the environment or cause pesticide resistance
✅Fragrance Free
✅Suitable for use alone, or in combination with pharmaceutical and natural flea and tick treatments

There's loads more information on IR3535 here -https://www.whippasnappa.com/pages/learn-more. We know how important it is for pet pawrents to be able to research the products they use with their dogs. We're science nerds, so we love answering your questions!
Shop dog accessories on our website at https://www.whippasnappa.com/

08/08/2024

Surrounded by daisies and loving the sunshine! 🌼✨ Our daisy Whippa Snappa bandana keeps this pup stylish and safe with eco-friendly, 'no nasties' flea and tick repellency. Perfect for all those outdoor adventures!

07/08/2024

Did you know your dog could get Lyme Disease if bitten by an affected tick? Do you think you would recognise the symptoms?

In the news today it's been reported that the prevalence of ticks could potentially double in Scotland due to climate change.

Check out our blog to learn more!

More than half of dog parents don't know that their dog could contract Lyme Disease. What do you look out for and how do you prevent it?

07/08/2024

In the news today! 😫

Lyme disease increase risk due to climate change. Tick numbers in Scotland could almost double if temperatures rise by 4C due to climate change according to new research.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74llex44d3o

Researchers warn the number of ticks in Scotland will double if global temperatures increase by 4C.

06/08/2024

Happy

Our harnesses with built-in 'no-nasties' flea and tick repellent are compatible with Tractive trackers! Mika only wears her Tractive on walks, so using the larger model with the longer battery life suits us really well. Mika weighs 17kg (on a good day) and wears a Medium size harness.

✅ Built-in Flea and Tick Repellent that stays effective for up to 30 machine washes (write in the comments below how often you actually wash your dog harnesses!)
✅ 3 buckles, including one on the neck so the harness doesn't have to be placed around the head to go on
✅ Locking neck buckle for added security
✅ Non-restrictive Y-Shape for free and easy movement
✅ Super Glo reflective banding for low light walks and training
✅ Front and Back D-Rings
✅ Grab handle for added control
✅ Lightweight, padded mesh for breathability and comfort
✅ Built for adventure

05/08/2024

Two happy collies cooling off in the water on this sunny day, looking fab in their Whippa Snappa bandanas! 🌞💦 Not only do these bandanas repel fleas and ticks, but they are also eco-friendly and safe for aquatic life. Dive into peace of mind knowing your pups and the planet are protected

Joe wears Camo and Sue wears Octuparty 🤩

More info on our website! https://www.whippasnappa.com.
Curious to learn more about the science behind our products? We wrote a whole article on the active ingredient we use, and why it's so brilliant at being both effective and safe for our pets and the planet. https://www.whippasnappa.com/pages/learn-more

03/08/2024

Our bandanas and harnesses are popular with Mantrailers! Mantrailing is a dog sport where your dog learns to find people through their scent. The sense of smell is the dogs most distinct sense so we are harnessing this and having a great game where you work together to find the ‘missing person’.

When dogs have their nose to the ground in the undergrowth, they're likely to pick up ticks especially on their faces. It's important not to use strongly scented natural tick preventions like peppermint oil or lemon eucalyptus as these strong odours can totally throw the dog off. If they smell strongly to us, imagine having 20x the number of scent receptors!

Our harnesses and bandanas are embedded with a 'no-nasties', eco-friendly flea and tick treatment. The best bit? There's no odour!

🐾 Machine washable without losing efficacy
🔦 Reflective strip
♻️Made from recycled plastic bottles
🌎 Safe for dogs, bugs, humans and our planet
🌿 Perfect for every adventure!

More info on our website! https://www.whippasnappa.com.

Curious to learn more about the science behind our products? We wrote a whole article on the active ingredient we use, and why it's so brilliant at being both effective and safe for our pets and the planet. https://www.whippasnappa.com/pages/learn-more

02/08/2024

Whose dog get's really bothered by mosquitoes? Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, and can lay 100's of them at a time. The eggs then hatch into larvae which live in the water, and finally emerge from the water as (hungry) adults.

We're lucky in the UK that our mosquitoes don't carry vector borne diseases like Zika, dengue and yellow fever, but they definitely cause us a lot of irritation!

Our dog bandanas are embedded with a no-nasties flea and tick repellent (which also works to repel mosquitoes!).
♻️Made from recycled plastic bottles
🌎 Safe for dogs, bugs, humans and our planet
🌿 Perfect for every adventure!
🐾 Machine washable without losing efficacy
🔦 Reflective strip

The lovely Lily the Labrador lives by a lake (the best place for a labrador), so it's super important she's both protected from pests and using flea and tick repellent that won't cause any toxicity to aquatic life, like our bandanas.

More info on our website! https://www.whippasnappa.com.
Curious to learn more about the science behind our products? We wrote a whole article on the active ingredient we use, and why it's so brilliant at being both effective and safe for our pets and the planet. https://www.whippasnappa.com/pages/learn-more

01/08/2024

It's THIS MONTH 🥳 We're going to be at Edition Dog Live hosted by Edition Dog Magazine

Grab your tickets for Edition Dog Live, pop the 25th August in your diary and join us as the excitement builds for the big day!

There is so much to see and do! New for 2024 discover the Pawsitive Village, Enrichment Play Zone, Ask a Nutritionist, Fun Dog Show, Rescue Support Hub, and insights on Animal Neuropathy, all topped off with the perfect dog picnic featuring treats for your best friend.

Pre-book your tickets to be in with a chance to WIN a £250 spending spree at the show. We know your dog will thank you for it!

Find us in Hall 1, Stand 237.

www.editiondoglive.com

31/07/2024

What can Whippa Snappa do for you? We make dog harnesses and bandanas, with an embedded 'no-nasties' insect repellent.

Whether you want to reduce your use of pharmaceutical flea and tick treatments on your dog, or you prefer to stick strictly to alternatives, Whippa Snappa's insect repellent is inspired by nature and gentle on your pet and the environment.

There is increasing evidence to say that current, year-round blanket usage of pharmaceutical prophylactic treatments is not sustainable. This includes spot-on (topical) treatments, ingestible treatments (in tablet form), injections and pesticidal collars. Parasites can pose a risk of disease to companion animals and their owners. Current parasiticide use is possibly impacting the environment, increasing adverse reaction and resistance risk.

We at Whippa Snappa pride ourselves on our eco-conscious insect repellent. It's just that, a repellent, and has no killing action. Whilst many of you reading this wouldn't miss ticks, they do form a part of our ecosystems and what kills a tick, will often indiscriminately cause harm to other organisms.

The British Veterinary Association encourage the prolonging of the interval between pharmaceutical treatment applications, and advocate for monitoring fleas and ticks and treat if required. Please consult your vet about the best options for your dog.

Learn more here - https://www.whippasnappa.com/pages/learn-more
Shop our products - https://www.whippasnappa.com/

30/07/2024

Has anyone else noticed HOW MANY TICKS THERE ARE THIS YEAR??! The warm and wet conditions are perfect for ticks to thrive, and everyone we've spoken to has noticed a LOT more of them compared to previous years.

Our dog bandanas are embedded with a no-nasties flea and tick repellent (which also works on mosquitoes, sandflies, bees and wasps!).

♻️Made from recycled plastic bottles
🌎 Safe for dogs, bugs, humans and our planet
🌿 Perfect for every adventure!
🐾 Machine washable without losing efficacy
🔦 Reflective strip

More info on our website! https://www.whippasnappa.com.

Curious to learn more about the science behind our products? We wrote a whole article on the active ingredient we use, and why it's so brilliant at being both effective and safe for our pets and the planet. https://www.whippasnappa.com/pages/learn-more

29/07/2024

Gorgeous Wellie looks so distinguished in his Whippa Snappa Bandana. Whilst we're normally showing you lots of dogs out on walks, our bandanas are great for daycare or settings where lots of dogs get together, and may be at higher risk of fleas. They can be worn 24 hours a day, or as and when you choose!

✅Built in "no-nasties" flea and tick repellent (also works for mosquitoes, sandflies, bees and wasps!)
🐾 Machine washable without losing efficacy
🔦 Reflective strip
♻️Made from recycled plastic bottles
🌎 Safe for dogs, bugs, humans and our planet
🌿 Perfect for every adventure!
More info on our website! https://www.whippasnappa.com.