Of all the antiparasitic agents, the flea collar for cats managed to win the glory of the simplest and safe for the animal. Indeed, what could be simpler: I bought a collar from fleas, put it on a pet and forgot about insects, and about the continuous scabies in an animal, and about the danger of infection with worms.
Most cat owners truly believe that the collar against fleas scares insects only by smell and is therefore absolutely safe for animals and people.
Is it really?
How a flea collar works
In fact, fundamentally collars from fleas are no different from drops, sprays and shampoos. They destroy and repel fleas with the help of the same insecticidal poisons that are found in other antiparasitic preparations, and therefore cannot be considered either safer or less allergenic.
The essence of the work of such a miracle of veterinary thought lies in the fact that the insecticide with which the collar is soaked, poisons the fleas sitting on it, and scares with its smell those who are on any part of the animal's body. Judging by the reviews of users who had the good fortune to observe how similar flea-like collars work, with a serious infection of the animal, immediately after putting on it, the fleas begin to massively scatter from the cat, and within half an hour or an hour no adult insects remain on the cat.
But against the larvae and eggs of fleas cat collar is ineffective. If only because the larvae suffering from the smell of an insecticide simply physically cannot leave the animal. They can be said to be starved: if only the larva in such an unhealthy environment turns into an adult insect, it will immediately try to escape from the animal.
The action of the flea collar is also good for its versatility: such devices work well for ridding the animal of parasites and for preventing infection with them. No flea will jump from an attractive battered and dirty street cat to a clean, glowing domestic cat with a “nightmarish ribbon” around its neck.That is why cat lovers' forums are literally torn from the abundance of reports about how well a flea collar helps.
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“Every summer in a private house the cat begins to itch, and in his hair I find fleas. Already nasty. But enough to buy a blue collar on the bird, dress and boldly release the cat into the yard. All old fleas get away from him, and new ones do not jump. The main thing is not to wear it at home, and then these small creatures will start biting at night themselves ”.
Inna, Moscow
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Collar for cats and cats from fleas - this is primarily a collar, and only then - from the fleas. Being put on a cat, he will let the crews in catching stray animals know for sure that there is someone's pet in front of them. And such protection is sometimes much more important than protection from some insects ...
Terms of use and precautions
Instructions for using flea collars are quite simple: the product comes out of the package, is unbuttoned, worn on the cat and fastened so that it sits tight on the pet's neck, but does not cause him discomfort. If the product is removed for a while, it should be packed in a plastic bag so that it does not run out.
Different collars for flea cats act for different times. The standard term of the product efficiency is two months, but some American and German products remain effective for 6-7 months.
In addition to fleas, these products are able to scare off ticks, lice, and eaters, but out of all this fraternity, fleas are the least resistant. But against, for example, ticks, such a collar is usually effective for no more than one month.
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There is evidence that some domestic companies produce very harsh flea and tick collars for cats, some of which can harm not only the parasites, but also the animals themselves, causing them to have allergic reactions and dermatitis. The reason for this lies in the fact that often the manufacturer does not particularly bother about the delicacy of the product, using to fill it standard insecticides for cattle. Therefore, supporting the domestic manufacturer, you should choose a collar from fleas and ticks for cats, which is at least checked by other users, recommended by veterinarians and is not in the minimum price category.
When using a collar, do not use other insecticidal preparations for fleas: a synergistic effect may affect the condition of the animal. In general, individual cats can react to such protection with an allergic reaction, hair loss and even skin diseases. This is not evidence of collar toxicity, but only a sign that this particular brand is not appropriate for a particular cat.
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“This summer we bought a fashionable American collar Hartz. The cat regularly carried it all the time and never scratched it, but after I got this miracle out of the packaging and put it on Rinka, I had a rhinitis and a rhinitis. I had to leave the cat on the street for the night, because if she entered the bedroom, my nose became swollen and I could not sleep. Allergy, in short. Although the flea was not there. ”
Anna, Ryazan
You can choose the collar that suits your pet from a large number of products on the market. Let's look at some of the most popular.
Which flea and tick collars are most effective?
Hartz flea collars
Hartz is considered a “star” collar and most of its catchers are guided by its efficiency as a reference. Fleas, lice and ticks from him really die very quickly.In addition, the manufacturer has managed to make its product resistant to wetting: even when wet, it continues to actively destroy the parasites.
The price of Hartz collar starts from 100 rubles, depending on the model. The beauty of a wide range of this company is the ability to choose the option that is ideal for a particular cat. Hartz does not release flea collars for kittens, and the minimum age at which a cat can be awarded such insect protection is 3 months.
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“I don’t know, I don’t recognize anything but Hartz. I tried both Bolfo (dear ones) and Béfar (exhausted too quickly), but Hartz is the real golden mean. In general, buy boldly, your fluffy will definitely not have fleas. ”
Lana, Moscow
Bolfo: flea collars for cats
Bolfo products also implemented water resistance and the separation of models according to the weight of the animal. But in general, these funds are more expensive and more prestigious: the price of a flea collar is 200 rubles.
True, it lasts for a period of 4 months (for protection against ticks - 2.5), and therefore its profitability is the same as that of Hartz.
Beaphar collar
The effectiveness of Beaphar is achieved by using in it a natural plant insecticide - an extract of neem.This substance is safe for cats, and therefore Beaphar actively manufactures flea collars for kittens that can be worn on a baby at the age of one and a half months. At the same time, the effectiveness of such eco-collars is comparable to the efficiency of Hartz or Bolfo products.
Interestingly, the price of Beaphar products is only 64 rubles, which makes it the leader among the most famous means in terms of cost and result.
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“In the nursery the biggest problem was to protect against flea sphinxes. All our cats go in the summer in collars, and therefore move freely in the enclosures. Sphinxes also suffer from fleas more than other cats, but they have the same standard Harts cause irritation. Our caretaker found a way out: his housemate put a sphinx on Befarovsk collars, and they never had irritations. We tried, evaluated the efficiency and now transferred the entire nursery to Béfar. ”
Marina Tomilina, Tomsk
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Craftsmen have learned to make flea collars from natural products with their own hands. To do this, take a flannel ribbon and soak in a mixture of lavender, thyme and eucalyptus oils.After this, the flannel, without pressing, is lightly dried in the sun and put on the animal.
Collar Bars
An interesting domestic product, in some ways confidently giving odds to foreign analogues. At least in price and availability - for sure. However, even for 45 rubles, this collar pleases many cat lovers with efficiency and the absence of side effects in animals.
Perfectly will suit first of all to domestic cats, only occasionally putting out a nose on the street.
Collar Doctor Zoo: cheap and simple
In fact, Doctor Zoo is an analogue of Barsika. It is about the same, its duration does not exceed two months, and at the same time it has practically no reviews about allergic reactions in cats. So you can use it safely.
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“We tried many collars. The most effective - Bolfo. They do not need to be shot all summer. But dear. But Doctor Zoo is simpler, but cost a penny. Each cat has two collars for the season, and if she doesn’t spend the night in the hayloft, the funds work fine. ”
Peter, Gus-Crystal
But most importantly, from what you need to stay away - from very attractive at prices and not at all terrible for fleas Chinese collars. Today they are rapidly flooding the market, but users from such wonders of the industry from the heavenly world spit particularly actively. Therefore, if you really take care of your pet from parasites, then do not save on it.
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Hello. I have a British kitten, I bought him a collar from fleas and ticks “Celandine”, I wore it, and the kitten is all itchy, the poor are tormented, do you always say that? Or it is better to remove this collar. Please tell me, I can not watch how he suffers (((
It is better to remove the collar and consult a doctor.
Better leave, he will get used later. I also have a kitten. And tell me, please, and since you bought a collar?
The same theme from the collar "Celandine". It is the cat under it.
Yana doesn’t need to be removed, it itches because fleas crawl out of his fur!
I bought a cat not cheap Dutch collar from fleas, ticks BIO Band of the company Beaphad. We arrived at the cottage. She took the collar out of the package, put it on. Result: in the evening on the cat, on the neck under the collar I found 2 ticks. Batch number 284373, shelf life until August 15, 2017. The question is, why such a collar?
All collars take effect in about 5 days. Therefore, collars, like drops, must be worn in advance.
We have a collar of the Doctor Zoo company, we put it on somewhere around 4:00 PM! We are going to the cottage at 20:00. The collar can work!
Just written in the instructions that the collar will work somewhere in 3-5 hours.
Hello, the problem is this!
The cat is homely and we rarely walk, but when we go out into the street, we smear the celandine on the withers.
Now we are in a country house in the village, and this “smearing” does not help him, because the cat continues to itch. Bought a collar from ticks and fleas (odorless). Tell me: you need to wear without removing?
It is necessary to wear a collar continuously, without removing it either for the night or just so that it rests from the collar.
Nowadays, fleas can die from unpleasant smells from collars, so it is better to get a collar, even with a smell, but it will be more effective)) I have such a problem: I sleep, at night fleas bite, I don’t notice, and in the morning I get up - my legs scratched, bitten. Even on the street short shorts are ashamed to get out. Bought cats collars and drip capsule, and the floors washed with the drug - all to no purpose. Here are the carpets and bedspreads washed, cleaned, maybe then help. Still, tell me what to do to be effective, otherwise all legs are already bitten. Already through clothes bite the back, legs, neck, hands. Help me please!
Fleas can live not only in carpets, but also in sofas and armchairs. We had this. We got rid of with the help of wormwood (you need to pick and spread out in bunches around the apartment). Soon you will see the effect, you will no longer bite and these reptiles will disappear.
Thanks for the advice. And then they themselves were in the same situation, the fleas bit their daughter's legs.
Yes, but you did not write that wormwood must be necessarily bitter, only fleas are afraid of it.
Wash the floor with ammonia, fleas will be gone.
Thanks for the timely advice!
Are you completely crazy? Fleas do not bite humans. And I’ll also say that they don’t jump on people at all, it’s either laundry lice or wash more often.
These are earthen fleas, they just bite. Why immediately throw insults? Here you are answered - you are an illiterate person.
You can remove, just save the package and put it there.
I have a kitten, I want to buy a collar. Are there beautiful collars with a kitten pendant?
Wormwood, lavender, lemon - fleas will not.
Thank you for the article
And our BARS costs 150 rubles.
Also, tell me how to get rid of lice at home quickly, does henna hair painting help, what to apply? For almost 2 months I can not withdraw my sister ((
The pharmacy sells drugs that can be used to treat the sister’s head, which is very effective.
Sabina, the pharmacy sells inexpensive, but very effective Chemerichnaya water. Helps from the first time. Good luck!
No paint, especially henna, from lice will not help. Special drugs are sold in pharmacies. They will tell you what is available.
3 liters of water + 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and all. In the construction team, only this was saved. Rinse your hair and all living things kaput.
I like phytodoc! Affordable price, good quality, does not tear, does not fly off, and most importantly does not stink!
I have a cat and her kitten. He is almost 3 months old, but we live in a private house. I see his fleas, and the cat collar. I bought him a collar, but I'm afraid the cat mom washes him. Isn't it scary, won't my cat get any better?
Hello! The kitten was picked up on the street, it was noticeable from him that not so long ago he was thrown out, he was still quite clean. We bought it with a special shampoo, we bought a collar. Only, in my opinion, he began to itch more often. What could it be?
I bought Doctor Zoo, there are no fleas, but something like a runny nose appeared, it flows from the nose. Cat, British, quite adult. Sorry for him, I think, maybe remove, because there are no fleas already. At the same time I will check if the allergy is on the collar.
I bought a collar kitten, already wears 2 weeks. Before putting on, I bought flea shampoo, but it still itches. When I spend my hand against the wool - I do not see fleas! On the street it happens quite often (in the afternoon), mother is a cat without a collar. The question is: doesn't the collar discourage fleas?
When you use antiparasitic agents, you need to wash FOR 3 days before treatment, or 3 days after, otherwise there will be no effectiveness. If you have several animals at home, then ALL of them need to be processed and protected, because otherwise fleas will find another unprotected “victim”.
They bought a cat with a smell with a smell, and she with a kitten who is one month old.Doesn't the collar hurt him?
The cat licked kittens - is it possible to wear a flea collar on it?
Hello, please help. Today, the girl took the kitten home, just a baby. She has fleas and some kind of creature that looks like a hairy eater. Perhaps there are worms, how can I save the little girl from parasites? Can I wash with a special shampoo and wear a collar? I want to sterilize it and not let it out into the street. I really feel sorry for her. Please give good advice!
Hello. We bought a beaphar flea and tick collar for the cat. We got out of the package and immediately felt a terrible smell. But since our cat lives on the street, they thought that the smell would disappear. Nothing like this. After 5 days, all the hair got off the cat's neck and the skin under the collar strongly reddened. The collar was immediately removed and thrown away. It took 2 weeks, and the wool did not even begin to grow. Can you please tell us what to do?
I have a cat, she is 3 years old and her name is Kasia. I'm moving to the mansion. Tell me, please, is this collar effective? And whether it will be possible to let Kasy on the street?
Could an adult cat die from a collar? .. Literally dressed recently. He passed with him for 5 days and died. But before that, he tasted it.
What kind of collar was it?
Our cat, a British, has got fleas literally after a walk in the stairwell, he does not go outside. We live in Germany. In the pet store, we pushed the goods for 50 euros! Spray for the whole apartment, ointment and drops. They all left the apartment for 4 hours while the spray “itself” was processing the apartment. Nothing gave! No ointment, no powder, not a drop - a zero effect. Friends advised the collar. After three days, the cat began to grow its fur again where it had combed it, the fleas disappeared. The only danger of a collar is if the cat jumps from a height. She can cling to them for the door, window sill, etc. And add from the effective information about the British. They, like many pedigree cats, are allergic to beef and wheat. It was also scratched very much. I thought fleas. A friend advised to exclude both of them from the diet, and the fur is again fluffy, silver.
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We can not remove the fleas, which we have not tried, we deduce that they appear in three days, we are already exhausted. A tool in the pharmacy is very expensive, and harmful for the child. Help.
Tell me, please, the collar will not affect the health of the little kitten? He is only 2 months old.
Spray the animal with Dana Ultra spray, and then put the collar on Dana too, there will be no more relapse. I treat my pets exactly this way from parasites, and then I put all my collars on and it turns out excellent prevention, no parasite lingers.
I also bought a “Dana” collar for my cat. The fleas are gone ...
Tell me, please, bought a cat collar for kittens Beaphar. Already a week, and fleas run, as before. Maybe the cat collar is weak? Previously, on other cats, only the collar of this company was used and the result was always excellent!
"Wormwood, lavender, lemon - there will be no fleas." And if these weeds are tied instead of a collar, then fleas will run away?
I have a little kitty.A collar buy only tomorrow! What to do, they do not immediately act? I'm afraid I will pick something up.
Kittens collar dress only with 2 months. If you have 2 months or more, you can wear calmly. If you want to start to act faster, then buy drops from fleas, they also drop on withers from only 2 months. Drops are distributed with sebum during the day. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED to wash 3 days BEFORE processing and 3 days after.
"Doctor Zoo" - hollow nonsense, do not buy this bullshit. Complete nonsense, this collar does not help. Even under it, fleas live and breed. If you think that fleas are like, “Ugh, what a shit, let's go out of here,” then you are mistaken.
If you put a collar on a cat, then it can not be left at home?
Wore a 5-month kitten collar. Wore a week. I do not see fleas, but the kitten is scratching. I took it off.
The house has two cats (with a walk in the country on weekends). They dressed collars, and they lick each other and collars ...
Do I need to wash the cat before using the collar? Our beauty comes home to eat and sleep. The store said it should be!