Product Description

Bitter yuck. The name says it all. New and improved formula. Twice as strong. Clear, non-sticky, and easy to apply spray will stop animals from chewing and gnawing on any number of problem areas. Inexpensive and non-staining. Can be used on any washable surface, indoors and outdoors. Bitter yuck. Is water based unlike other alcohol based products that can cause stinging, so it can be applied to wounds or bandages. Stops pets and horses from chewing on paws, furniture, hot spots, wounds, drapes, leg wraps, manes and tails.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54084 in Pet Products
• Brand: NaturVet
• Model: 79909000
• Released on: 2006-06-02
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 2.00" w x 2.00" l, .65 pounds

Features

• Twice as strong
• Yuck; name says it all
• Clear, non-staining
• No odor
• Alcohol free

Customer Reviews

Doesn't Work
We have three dogs: a Beagle mix, a Pomeranian mix, and a pure bred Mastiff. They were chewing on our wood furniture and couch cushions. So, I bought this spray and applied it as directed. They kept chewing. So, I literally soaked the items with this stuff. They kept chewing.

All this stuff accomplishes is two things:

#1: It wastes your money. Let's face it, it's essentially water with some bitter rosemary extract in it. It's not exactly worth what they charge for it.

#2: It coats everything in a very bitter-tasting spray. So, if you put it on anything you handle or lay on frequently, this stuff will eventually end up in your mouth. Not to mention the taste of the overspray when you apply it.

Don't even bother with this. The only good thing I can say about it is that it is odor free.

You're best of trying other methods to prevent chewing.

Effectiveness is minimal at best
Bought a bottle of this a little over a year ago when our first beagle was going through her chew phase (a year later we've got a second beagle who's at the same point).

The stuff tastes terrible. Occasionally when using it I'd somehow manage to get it into my mouth and it tastes kind of like... tires.

But it didn't really stop our dogs from chewing on things. In fact, I remember one time where I sprayed some on a shoe and our beag went right over and resumed chewing on it. She made some strange faces and kind of smushed her mouth around oddly after I took the shoe away, so I think she NOTICED the taste, but it certainly didn't stop her from chewing.

I'm giving it two stars just because I think it might discourage chewing, though I've little evidence of this.

Has Opposite Effect
Purchased this for a cat that needs to stop licking himself for medical reasons. I was suspicious since the ingredients are water, baking soda, and rosemary (my cats actually like the smell of rosemary), but I wanted to try something natural.
I applied the spray to the cat's fur and he promptly licked himself, paused, and then continued licking himself. I, however, got some of the liquid on my hand and later in the night touched my lips. Regretted that inadvertent action for the remainder of the night due to the lingering taste on my lips and tongue.
The cat has continued to lick himself in the area of application and actually spends even more time grooming himself now.
I am returning the product for "bitter apple", which is more effective.