Appearance fleas of your favorite dog delivers a lot of trouble to the animal and its owners. There are many ways to get rid of this scourge: from tablets to medicinal solutions, it is only important to be able to choose the appropriate effective and safe drug.
In this regard, special flea and tick collars deserve special attention. For dogs, this tool is often preventive, and opinions about its effectiveness are divided: some are satisfied, others are considered a waste of money.
To understand how justified is the use of an insectoacaricidal collar, let's find out in detail what the remedy is, how it affects the parasites and how safe it is for your pet.
The principle of operation and types of collars
For reference: the collar against fleas for dogs is usually a plastic product in the form of a flexible tape with a buckle, sometimes having a characteristic odor due to the presence of highly toxic chemicals in the composition.
How does a flea collar work? After some time from the moment of putting on the product, the dog becomes protected from fleas and ticks: insecticidal and scaring components stand out from the collar and are distributed on the fur and surface of the pet's skin. Substances retain the necessary concentration all the time while the collar is worn on the dog.
How much should a flea collar be worn? It is recommended to wear it constantly, without taking off even at night - only in this case a reliable result will be achieved.
Collars are:
- Chemicals containing harmful substances for parasites. Used for adult dogs.
- Biological, whose action is based on the medicinal properties of medicinal herbs and essential oils. Can be used for puppies, sick individuals and pregnant dogs.
- Ultrasonic - versatile, odorless and no chemicals, but more expensive. However, it must be borne in mind that many consider this type of collars the least effective option.
A wide range of dog collars often confuses owners: what to choose? There are several criteria that can help with this.
Flea collar: which one is better?
A good flea collar is primarily selected individually and wisely. When choosing, you can be guided by the following criteria:
- Read reviews about a particular company.
- Choose a collar to fit.
- Read the information on the packaging - collars differ in the concentration of the substance and are suitable for specific dogs.
- Do not save. A cheap collar can only be called anti-flea, but in fact will not contain any substances; Also, poor quality ingredients can poison a pet.
- Choose products from trusted manufacturers, but do not forget about a possible allergic reaction, regardless of the brand of product.
It is interesting:
Even a quality collar can cause the strongest poisoning of a dog or a small child, if one of them accidentally chews the tip of the collar, so bona fide manufacturers indicate the name of the antidote in the instructions so that doctors and veterinarians can assist in time.
Among the variety of different brands of collars, the following most popular ones are worth mentioning:
- Flea collars and ticks Kiltix. They become as effective as possible 24 hours after putting on, they last up to 7 months.Suitable for healthy adult dogs; pregnant and lactating dogs, as well as sick animals are not recommended.
- Collar for dogs and puppies for fleas and ticks Hartz UltraGuard Flea & Tick Collar (including with a reflective strip). Such a collar is moisture resistant, has a pleasant fresh smell, begins to act immediately after putting on. Protects against insects up to 7 months; not recommended for puppies under 6 weeks.
- Collars SCALIBOR. Provide protection from flying and crawling insects for six months; the greatest protective effect is achieved 7 days after putting on. Can be used for pregnant and lactating dogs; not recommended for puppies younger than 7 weeks.
- Collar Beaphar Ungezieferband from fleas and ticks. It guarantees protection from 2 to 5 months and has no restrictions on the weight and size of the animal. Begins to act after 5 days from the beginning of the application. Not recommended for sick and pregnant dogs, as well as puppies under 6 months.
- Rolf Club, tick, flea and lash collar collar. Low toxic, odorless, protection up to 4 months. Not recommended for use in combination with other drugs, as well as contraindicated in puppies and sick weakened dogs.
Feedback:
“For half a year after buying a collar, we don’t worry at all - there are no fleas. But about ticks a controversial issue, something extra is needed. But the main thing is that my dogs have no allergies. ”
Anna, Krasnoyarsk.
When choosing a collar, it is important not only to give preference to a certain brand, which is tested by the time and experience of other dog breeders, but also to carefully study the characteristics of the product, as well as to take into account the age characteristics of your dog and his state of health.
How to use a flea collar
No matter how expensive and high-quality the flea collar is, and the reviews about it are very positive, incorrect use of the tool will minimize the result and may even lead to serious problems.
How to put on a flea collar: unpack, remove plastic lintels, slightly stretch the product and put it on the dog, adjusting the size of the neck with a gap of 1.5 cm. Cut off the remaining free end of the tape.
Properly worn collar eliminates the manifestation of contact dermatitis and insufficient distribution of the substance on the skin.
Helpful advice:
If you have fleas, wash your pet with a special anti-flea shampoo and then use a collar,Otherwise, the fleas will go to the tail and can survive there.
Detailed information on how to use a flea collar can be found in the instructions. It will also be useful to consider the following nuances:
- the simultaneous use of shampoos or repellents based on essential oils and a collar (if the instruction does not prohibit) will increase the effect.
- During the first 2-3 days of use, it is worthwhile to protect the dog from forest walks and, if possible, not to bathe.
- Violation of the instructions reduces the protective characteristics of the collar and can lead to poisoning of the dog.
Feedback:
“The strong smell from the collar in the first days of use really upset me, and the dog was clearly not at ease - I had to take it off. But over time, and the smell weakened, and fleas disappeared. We enjoy walking with the dog in the forest. ”
Vera, Kaluga.
The flea collar is as effective as possible when the rules for its storage and the period of use are clearly observed, as well as the fleas and ticks on the dog are bred previously, since the collar is more a preventative measure.
It is because of the preventive properties of the collars are often considered ineffective, if not harmful to dogs. Is it really?
Good or bad?
Despite the fact that the chemical composition of the collar is safe for humans, some substances can sometimes cause an allergic reaction - children, pregnant women and people with allergies are at risk.
Some veterinarians note the so-called delayed effects: diseases of various organs and systems of the dog due to poison in the blood through the skin. Currently, the key influence of the composition of the collar on the health of the dog is not fully proven, but routine inspections at the vet are mandatory.
Individual intolerance to the components is a significant but rare disadvantage, which leads to the development of allergies to a flea collar in a dog. The first hours of wear the animal should be under control, as the alarming symptoms (skin itch and rash) appear almost immediately. Local reactions are mild and harmless - just replace the collar.
Collars from fleas and ticks for dogs have a lot of positives - reviews of experienced owners and a great demand for them fully prove this. Besides:
- This is a comfortable, simple and relatively inexpensive way to prevent fleas and ticks.
- This is a hygienic way: no need to wait until the wool dries, or be afraid that the dog will stain furniture upholstery.
- Modern bio collars are absolutely safe.
- Most collars have a wide range of actions, and are effective not only against fleas, but also ticks, lashing jaws.
- Modern products do not have a systemic effect on the body, and the daily dose of the substance acting on insects is extremely small for the development of pathologies in a dog.
Thus, in general, a flea collar for dogs can be considered a completely safe means, and really reliably helps, but only if the instructions are strictly followed.
It is important to remember that the collar is not an independent means of destroying insects, but as an effective preventive measure it justifies itself well - it’s much easier and cheaper to prevent the appearance of parasites than to fight them for a long time.
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Well, I bought a Scalibor collar for my dog, but still one tick stuck to the dog's face, that is, to the nose outside and very deeply penetrated the skin of the nose, but died immediately. And today the dead tick has been removed (veterinarian in the clinic). But the fleas are really not on my beloved pet, and before that I used the Kiltix collar, my dog did not catch a single tick.
Eugene! Spring has come, and it's time to think about a collar from fleas and ticks for a pet. My advice to you is to buy a Trixi collar. It is for 6 months and moisture resistant.
And my dog collar Foresto. We like it very much. Very convenient, safe. For the entire period that we wear, I have never found anyone (I mean fleas with ticks) on a dog. Therefore, I can say with confidence that the collar perfectly protects the dog.
Here someone collars fit, and some do not. Individually.
I do not have confidence in the collars, as Advantiks dropped drops of his Alpha, and I will drop them, never let down, ticks and fleas - this is not for us! Even mosquitoes and flies do not stick to it. Maybe the new collars have become better, but they are not yet ready to change the means of protection and risk the health of their dog. And thanks for the article, very informative!
I only have my flea shampoos on my dog, I have a small child, and I am afraid to process the dog with all sorts of preparations, the kid constantly sticks to it. So for now we are doing it like this, like fleas are not watching.
The collar very well rescues from fleas and protects from ticks. We bought a collar for our dog and everything was fine, but after a while the wool under her collar began to fall out. I do not know what it is connected with, but I think that the allergic reaction has gone. I had to remove it and go to the flea drops. They were worried that there would also be a reaction to them, but so far everything is fine, they have been met without a tick for half a year already and half a year, and they have forgotten about fleas so long ago.
We switched from drops to a collar, after our Mark (corgi) had a severe allergy. From my own experience I can say that collars are the best means of protection. Us as last year slow. the doctor told about them, so we use. Change it once in 6-7 months, that's all. No fleas, no ticks in the summer season - Mark feels comfortable. Side effects were also not observed. We use a collar that does not need to be removed when in contact with water, and it does not stink.
We have acquired a collar for our dog and are very pleased; it perfectly scares off both ticks and fleas, you can not worry about the health of your dog.What I liked is that it acts for 8 months, you do not need to bother with frequent treatment, it holds tight, but does not interfere with the dog. In general, it's nice to read that people care about pets, well done.
Today I bought a foresto collar, it is right next to me - I have am. staf. I wonder if these collars are more than 70 cm. Now next time I will ask. On the box is written up to 70 kg. That would be sad if for one more cm it would be less - all pipets. Someone had it that way. And reflectors do not hold. It seems to cling correctly, but open. Tomorrow I'll go to the vet. doctor and find out everything. If he is really that good, well, then these reflectors, the main thing is for my Zeus to feel comfortable. Later I will write what he is, good or not.
FITODOK collar has never failed! In it, my dog is safe, I answer for words) We have been using it for a year now, and I have never had to infer parasites. Only spend prevention.
And we used the collar from the Rolf club, and we have a terrible allergy to the dachshund, we could not understand what it was all about. They applied to three clinics, and they didn’t help us there until we guessed it ourselves. The dog blisters, then scabs, and begins to go bald.It turns out that they are very toxic, and it is possible to ruin an animal. Also, my mother and the kitten almost died, well, there was some kind of green, or with mint, or the smell of lavender. Also the entire neck peeled off before the goal, stopped eating. They took off the collar - and everything became ok. Take care of your pets.
The same situation with the dog - tsvergpincherom.
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