Bark Out Loud Natural Tick & Fleas Spot On Solution for Dogs and Cats

Bark Out Loud Natural Tick & Flea Spot On for Dogs and Cats - Monthly Flea and Tick Prevention With 11 Essential Oils and Zero Synthetic Pesticides

Pharmaceutical spot-ons work - but they're not always what every pet parent wants on their dog's skin every month. For pet parents who prefer to avoid synthetic insecticides, for dogs with sensitive skin, for puppies too young for chemical treatments, or for households where you'd rather keep pesticide exposure to a minimum - the Bark Out Loud Natural Spot On offers a genuinely different approach.

It's a concentrated, plant-based spot-on solution enriched with 11 essential oils extracted from plants, applied once a month to the skin between the shoulder blades and down the spine. No synthetic insecticides, no pharmaceutical actives, no chemical pesticides. Just a carefully blended combination of Clove, Cedarwood, Soybean, Lemongrass, Citronella, Peppermint, Rosemary, and other plant-derived oils that work together to repel and kill fleas, ticks, lice, and even mosquitoes - while nourishing the skin and coat in the process.

Manufactured by Vetinnov, Castelnaudary, France. Marketed in India by Vivaldis Health and Foods Pvt. Ltd., Pune.

Available in five variants to cover every weight range:

The twin packs offer better per-tube value and are particularly useful during peak tick season - typically India's post-monsoon months - when monthly applications are most critical.

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Bark Out Loud Natural Spot On?

The Bark Out Loud Natural Spot On is a monthly preventive treatment for fleas, ticks, lice, and mosquitoes in dogs and cats (small pets under 10 kg). Here's what it covers:

• Flea and tick prevention and kill - the blend of 11 essential oils works both as a repellent and as a contact killer against adult fleas, ticks, and lice. Clove oil and Cedarwood oil are the primary antiparasitic actives - they disrupt the nervous and respiratory systems of parasites on contact, while simultaneously deterring new parasites from approaching the treated coat. For more on the importance of consistent monthly flea and tick prevention, the blog on how to get rid of fleas and ticks from dogs and cats is a helpful read.
• Mosquito, fly, and gnat repellence - Lemongrass, Citronella, and Peppermint oils extend the protection beyond fleas and ticks to include mosquitoes and flies. This is a meaningful benefit in India's climate, where mosquito-borne heartworm disease is a real risk for dogs and where outdoor pets encounter flies constantly.
• Flea life cycle disruption - the antiparasitic oils also target flea eggs and larvae, helping to break the reinfestation cycle rather than just eliminating the adults currently on your pet.
• Skin and coat health - Soybean oil and Cedarwood oil together provide antiseptic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory benefits to the skin at the application site, while the antioxidant-rich oils nourish and condition the coat. Many pet parents notice a visibly healthier, shinier coat after consistent monthly use.
• Safe for puppies and kittens - unlike pharmaceutical spot-ons which have minimum age and weight requirements, this natural spot on is safe for use on young animals, making it one of the few preventive options available for very young pets. For the small pet (under 10 kg) variant only, safe for cats.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?

• The Bark Out Loud Natural Spot On is made entirely from plant-derived essential oils with no synthetic chemicals. Side effects are rare.
• In some pets with particularly sensitive skin, mild temporary redness or irritation at the application site can occur. This typically resolves on its own. If irritation persists or worsens, wash the area with mild shampoo and water and consult your vet.
• The concentrated essential oils in the spot on have a strong natural scent immediately after application - Clove and Citronella in particular are pungent. The scent fades within a few hours as the oils absorb into the skin.
• If your pet licks the application site immediately after application, mild drooling or oral discomfort can occur due to the concentrated Clove oil. Apply at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades and consider using a cone for 30-60 minutes post-application to prevent licking until the product dries.
• One important note for pet parents: as a natural product, the Bark Out Loud Spot On is not equivalent to pharmaceutical insecticides in terms of knock-down power against a heavy infestation. It works best as a monthly preventive treatment or for mild infestations in pets with low to moderate outdoor exposure. For dogs with heavy or recurring tick infestations - particularly large breeds with high outdoor exposure during peak tick season - a pharmaceutical-grade spot-on or oral treatment will typically provide more reliable protection. Consult your vet if you're unsure which level of protection is right for your pet.

An important safety note: The brand's own labelling indicates the dog variants (10-30 kg and above 30 kg) are formulated for dogs only. Only the under-10 kg variant is labelled for both dogs and cats. If you have a cat, use only the under-10 kg variant. Do not apply the dog-specific variants on cats.

How Should You Apply Bark Out Loud Natural Spot On?

The application technique for this natural spot on is the same as a pharmaceutical spot-on. Here's the step-by-step:

• Select the correct variant for your pet's weight. Twist off the tube cap. Part your pet's fur between the shoulder blades to expose the skin - do not apply on top of the coat. Place the tube tip directly on the skin and squeeze the contents out. For the larger volume variants (3 ml and 5 ml), spread the application down the spine in 2-3 spots rather than depositing everything in one place - this improves skin coverage and absorption.
• Apply once every 30 days for continuous monthly protection.
• Do not bathe your pet or let them swim for 48 hours after application - the oils need time to absorb and distribute through the skin before water exposure.
• Prevent your pet from licking the application site for at least 30-60 minutes after application. For persistent lickers, use a cone during this window.

How Does Bark Out Loud Natural Spot On Work?

• The spot on works through 11 plant-derived essential oils, each contributing a specific function to the overall antiparasitic and skin-health effect.
• Clove Oil is the primary contact-kill active. It contains Eugenol - a naturally occurring compound that disrupts the nervous systems of insects and arachnids on contact, causing paralysis and death. It is also strongly antiseptic and antibacterial, protecting the skin from secondary infections.
• Cedarwood Oil kills parasites through a dual mechanism - it disrupts their octopamine neurotransmitter system (which doesn't exist in mammals) and physically suffocates insects by blocking their breathing pores. It also destroys flea eggs and larvae, disrupting the life cycle. Additionally, it has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that benefit skin health.
• Lemongrass, Citronella, and Peppermint Oils are the repellent actives - their volatile aromatic compounds create an environment that fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and flies actively avoid. This is why the spot on provides protection beyond just the parasites currently on your pet.
• Rosemary Oil is a durable, long-lasting natural repellent that maintains the protective scent barrier on the coat between the application site and the rest of the body as the oils distribute through the skin.
• Soybean Oil acts as the carrier and skin conditioner - it is rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids that nourish the skin, reduce inflammation at the application site, and help distribute the other oils evenly through the coat.
• Together, the 11 oils work as an integrated system - killing present parasites, repelling new ones, disrupting egg and larvae development, and conditioning the skin and coat simultaneously.

What Safety Advice Should You Know Before Using This Spot On?

• Use only the under-10 kg variant on cats. Do not use the 10-30 kg or above-30 kg dog variants on cats under any circumstances.
• Weigh your pet before selecting a variant. Using a volume too small for your pet's weight under-doses the treatment and reduces effectiveness. Using a larger variant on a much smaller pet concentrates the essential oils beyond the intended level - use the variant matched to your pet's weight.
• Do not apply on broken skin, open wounds, or significantly irritated skin.
• Do not use on pets with known sensitivities or allergies to any of the essential oil ingredients - particularly Clove oil, which can cause contact sensitivity in some animals.
• Keep children away from the application site until fully dry. Wash hands after applying.
• Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight. Keep the tube sealed until use. Keep out of reach of children and other animals.
• While natural, these are concentrated essential oils - do not apply more than the recommended volume and do not apply more frequently than once per month.

What Should You Do If You Miss a Dose?

• Apply as soon as you remember and reset your monthly schedule from that new date. Do not apply a double dose to compensate.
• During any gap in coverage - particularly during India's peak tick season from July through October - check your pet's coat manually after every outdoor walk and monitor for any signs of flea or tick activity. Resume the spot on as soon as possible.
• Setting a recurring phone reminder on the day of each application for 30 days later keeps the monthly schedule effortless.

What Are All the Substitutes for Bark Out Loud Natural Spot On?

If this natural spot on is unavailable or you'd like to compare other options, here are alternatives on Supertails - both natural and pharmaceutical:

What Are Some Quick Tips for Getting the Most Out of This Natural Spot On?

• Apply on a calm day when your pet is relaxed - ideally after they've eaten and settled. The application is quick but having a cooperative pet makes it easier to get the product onto the skin rather than the coat surface.
• Part the fur firmly until you can see skin before applying. Essential oil-based spot-ons need direct skin contact to absorb and distribute effectively - depositing on top of a thick coat significantly reduces efficacy.
• For the larger variants (3 ml and 5 ml), spread the application across 2-3 spots along the spine rather than applying everything in one place. A broader skin contact area improves distribution across the body.
• Pair with post-walk tick checks. The natural spot on provides repellence and contact kill - but manual checking after walks in tick-heavy areas is always a good additional habit. The blog on how to identify and remove ticks from your dog covers the correct removal technique.
• For dogs with very high outdoor exposure or a history of heavy tick infestations, speak to your vet about whether a natural spot on alone provides adequate protection, or whether combining it with a pharmaceutical treatment during peak season is the better approach.

You Might Also Be Interested In...

• The full dog fleas and ticks collection and cat fleas and ticks collection bring together all available flea and tick treatment options - natural and pharmaceutical - so you can compare and find the right level of protection for your pet's lifestyle.
• The tick and flea spot on collection has all spot-on treatments available on Supertails in one place - from natural options like this one to pharmaceutical spot-ons for heavier protection needs.
• The dog skin and coat care collection has skin recovery and conditioning products for dogs managing flea-related skin irritation alongside their preventive treatment.
• And if you'd like a vet to advise on the right type and level of flea and tick protection for your specific pet's breed, weight, outdoor exposure, and health history - Supertails' online vet consultation service is available whenever you need it.

Natural Tick and Flea Prevention That Goes on Monthly - With Nothing Artificial on Your Pet's Skin

For pet parents who want consistent, monthly flea and tick protection without synthetic insecticides - this is the spot-on you've been looking for. Eleven plant-derived essential oils. A familiar spot-on application. One monthly dose that repels fleas, ticks, lice, and mosquitoes, while simultaneously nourishing your pet's skin and coat.

Choose the variant matched to your pet's weight, apply once a month, and let the plants do the work. Shop the Bark Out Loud Natural Tick & Flea Spot On on Supertails and get it delivered to your door.

FAQs

What is Bark Out Loud Natural Tick & Flea Spot On used for?

It's a monthly natural spot-on treatment for dogs and cats (under 10 kg only for cats) enriched with 11 plant-derived essential oils including Clove, Cedarwood, Lemongrass, Citronella, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Soybean oils. Applied once monthly to the skin between the shoulder blades and down the spine, it repels and kills fleas, ticks, lice, and mosquitoes with no synthetic insecticides or chemical pesticides.

Can I use this spot on on my cat?

Only the under-10 kg variant is labelled for both dogs and cats. Do not use the 10-30 kg or above-30 kg dog variants on cats - these are formulated for dogs only. If you have a cat, select the Dogs & Cats (under 10 kg) variant and follow the application instructions carefully.

How often do I need to apply this spot on?

Once every 30 days for continuous monthly protection. Apply on or around the same date each month for consistent coverage. Set a phone reminder the moment you finish each application for 30 days later.

Is this spot on safe for puppies and kittens?

Yes - unlike many pharmaceutical spot-ons that have minimum age requirements, this natural spot on is safe for puppies and kittens. There is no stated minimum age restriction. For very young animals under 8 weeks, apply by parting the fur carefully and depositing on the skin gently - the same technique as for adult pets.

How is this spot on different from the Bark Out Loud spray?

The spot on is a concentrated monthly application applied directly to the skin between the shoulder blades - it absorbs through the skin and distributes across the body for 30 days of continuous protection. The spray is applied more frequently (every 2-3 days) directly onto the coat and can also be used on home surfaces. The spot on offers longer-lasting, more concentrated protection from a single monthly application; the spray is more suitable for daily preventive use and environmental treatment.

Will this work against a heavy tick infestation?

The natural spot on works best as a monthly preventive treatment and for mild infestations. For heavy or established tick infestations - particularly on dogs with high outdoor exposure during India's peak tick months - a pharmaceutical-grade spot-on or oral tablet typically provides more reliable knock-down. Many pet parents use the natural spot on as their primary monthly preventive and supplement with an anti-tick shampoo or pharmaceutical treatment during periods of very high exposure. Consult your vet if you're managing a significant infestation.

Can I bathe my pet after applying the spot on?

Avoid bathing for 48 hours after application. The essential oils need this window to absorb through the skin and distribute across the coat before water exposure. After 48 hours, normal bathing can resume - though frequent bathing with stripping shampoos can reduce the duration of effectiveness, so use a gentle shampoo and consider reapplying if your pet is bathed very frequently.

What should I do if my pet licks the application site?

If your pet licks the spot on immediately after application, mild drooling or oral discomfort can occur due to concentrated Clove oil - this passes on its own within minutes. To prevent this, apply at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades where your pet cannot easily reach, and use a cone for 30-60 minutes post-application if your pet tends to groom themselves or other pets immediately after treatment.