FIPROMAX HomeCare anti-chew spray, 100 ml helps stop a dog from chewing and damaging furniture, clothes, shoes, cables and other household items. It has a smell and taste that dogs find unpleasant, so it repels them from treated objects. According to the description, it is safe for people and animals, suits all surfaces and leaves no stains or marks. Ingredients: wormwood oil, lemon, natural irritants and auxiliary substances. The manufacturer specifically advises giving the dog proper chewing items — toys, chew sticks and treats — alongside the spray.
How to use it
Shake the bottle and spray the item your dog is trying to damage from about 30 cm. Reapply every 24 hours until your dog loses interest in it and gets into the habit of leaving it alone. Before the first use, test the surface on an inconspicuous spot, especially on light-coloured fabric and leather.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | anti-chew deterrent spray |
| For | dogs and puppies |
| Ingredients | wormwood and lemon oils, natural irritants |
| Action | unpleasant smell and taste |
| Use | spray from 30 cm, every 24 hours |
| Surfaces | all, no stains or marks |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Volume | 100 ml |
Pros
- Double barrier. Both the smell and the taste are unpleasant.
- Plant-based. Wormwood and lemon.
- For many items. Furniture, shoes, clothes, cables.
- No stains. On any surface, according to the manufacturer.
- Clear routine. Once a day until interest fades.
- Honest advice. The manufacturer itself recommends adding toys.
Cons and what to watch
- Needs reapplying. The smell fades, so treat daily.
- Not for the animal. The spray is for objects only.
- Not every dog reacts. Some are not put off by a bitter taste.
- Cables need supervision. The spray does not replace cable covers.
Why dogs chew things
Puppies chew when their teeth are changing and their gums itch. Adult dogs chew out of boredom, lack of exercise, stress from being alone, or simply because they have nothing "legal" to chew. The spray solves only part of the problem — it puts the dog off a specific item. For the habit to go, the dog needs an alternative and enough activity. Details in a puppy chews everything: how to stop it.
What to offer instead
When your dog goes for a forbidden item, calmly take it away and offer a toy or a chew — and praise the dog when it switches. Puzzle toys that hide food, such as Trixie Flip Bone, and long-lasting chews work well — see chewy treats for dogs: how to choose. More options are in the dog toys section.
Exercise and boredom
A dog that has had a good walk and some training is far less likely to look for entertainment in sofa cushions. Add a walk, scent games and short training sessions. Ideas for bad weather are in how to keep a dog busy indoors in bad weather.
Cables and dangerous items
It is best simply to move cables, medicines, small objects and household chemicals out of a puppy's reach. The spray helps, but the risk with a chewed cable is too high, so use protective cable covers and do not leave a puppy unsupervised in a room with exposed wiring.
Combining with other sprays
FIPROMAX HomeCare also makes a toilet spray, for example the litter training version for cats. Do not use the deterrent near the places where your dog eats or sleeps, so as not to confuse it.
Storage
Store the bottle in a dry, dark place at 10 to 25 °C, away from food and pet food. Shelf life is 24 months.
Who it suits
The spray suits owners of puppies and dogs that chew furniture, shoes and belongings, as part of training together with toys and exercise. Other products are in the deterrents section.
Verdict
FIPROMAX HomeCare anti-chew is a spray based on wormwood and lemon oils with a smell and taste dogs dislike: it protects furniture, shoes and belongings, leaves no stains and is reapplied once a day. The downsides are the short-lived effect, the fact that not every dog is deterred by a bitter taste and that the chewing habit will not go without toys and enough exercise.
FAQ
How does the spray work?
Its unpleasant smell and taste put the dog off chewing the treated item.
How often should I apply it?
Every 24 hours until your dog loses interest in the item.
What is in it?
Wormwood and lemon oils and natural irritants.
Does it leave stains?
Not according to the manufacturer; test on an inconspicuous spot.
Can I spray it on my dog?
No, on objects only.
Will it work without toys?
The manufacturer advises always giving the dog things to chew.
What volume is it?
100 ml.
