27 September 2026
Ticks Don't Stop in September: a Spray Before the Walk and a Shampoo After the Puddle
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In summer everyone remembers ticks; by late September many people relax. They shouldn’t: ticks have two activity peaks — spring and autumn. Wet park grass in October is as risky as in May.
Below is a pair from Chogan’s Chopet line: the AN02B repellent spray and the AN01B dog shampoo. Everything comes from their data sheets, which hold details you won’t find on the bottle.
The spray: before the walk
What’s inside. Neem oil, red thyme essential oil and aloe vera in a water-alcohol base. According to the maker, neem works against parasites, thyme is an antiseptic and aloe soothes the skin. The maker says it suits dogs of any size, as well as puppies and pregnant dogs.
How to apply. Shake, then spray over the whole body from at least 20 cm, and gently rub it into the coat. Keep it away from the eyes and mucous membranes.
How much. The dose is set by weight, in sprays:
| Dog’s weight | First 7 days, daily |
|---|---|
| up to 10 kg | 3 sprays |
| 11–20 kg | 5 sprays |
| 21–40 kg | 9 sprays |
| over 40 kg | 11 sprays |
From day 8 — every three days. Here the data sheet says “twice as many sprays as in the first week”; I’m quoting it as written, not rounding.
The detail worth reading to the end. The spray is water-resistant and doesn’t wash off with bathing. That’s what links it to the shampoo.
The shampoo: not on schedule, but when needed
The dog found a puddle — and needs a wash today. Yet per the data sheet this isn’t an everyday shampoo: about twice a month, sparingly, depending on the dog’s size.
What’s inside. Neem oil and aloe vera, plus chamomile extract — it isn’t on the front of the tube, only in the ingredient list. pH 6–6.5, suitable for all breeds. No parabens or dyes, no ingredients of animal origin, dermatologically tested.
How to wash. Apply to a wet coat, spread, rinse with lukewarm water, repeat if needed. Then rub the coat dry well and keep the dog out of draughts.
If the dog has been treated with the spray, washing with this shampoo is fine: per the data sheet the spray doesn’t wash off.
One catch for both
Neither is for dogs with a white coat. It’s in the description and in the warnings of both data sheets; no reason is given. If your dog is white or has large white areas, this pair isn’t for it.
Also worth knowing
- The shampoo’s fragrance contains limonene and hexyl cinnamal — substances labelled as allergens in the EU.
- After opening, both keep for 6 months.
- Don’t release either into the environment; store in a cool, dry place.
- These are care and hygiene products, not veterinary medicine. For protection against tick-borne diseases, talk to your vet.
Full ingredients, doses and our own PDF for each are on the spray and shampoo pages.