Flea collars for cats and dogs save and raise the mood for pets

The flea collar for cats and dogs managed to gain immense popularity due to its ease of use and safety for the animals themselves. After all, the owner just needs to choose a suitable insect-acaricidal collar, put it on his pet, thereby freeing him from continuous scabies, and forget about insects. But owners' opinions about the effectiveness of such drugs often differ - some are quite happy, while others consider such an acquisition a waste of money. Let's understand this issue and consider what principle these tools work on and whether they can save your furry friends from annoying fleas.

Operating principle

To begin with, it should be noted that antiparasitic collars for cats and dogs in their appearance and principle of action are no different. They constitute a flexible plastic tape, which is fixed on the neck of the animal with a conventional buckle. Some of them have a characteristic odor, which is due to the presence of highly toxic chemicals. It is these insecticidal poisons that repel insects.

Important! Remember that the collar contains chemicals in its composition, due to which it is an analogue to drops, sprays and flea shampoos, for this reason it can not be considered absolutely safe or less allergenic.

So, how does an insect-acaricidal collar work? As soon as it is on the neck of the animal, the active repellent substances that make up its composition begin to spread throughout the body and coat of the pet. Moreover, the concentration of these components remains unchanged throughout the entire time while the collar is on the cat or dog.

Fleas, having felt an intense unpleasant odor, begin to leave the “affected area” with lightning speed. If your pet is infected with parasites quite seriously, then the mass flight of parasites can be observed with the naked eye, and depending on the type of collar from fleas, this process takes from one hour to several days.

Important! The disadvantage of this tool is that it acts only on adults, and against larvae and eggs of insects it is ineffective. This is due to the fact that the larvae, and especially the eggs, are simply not physically able to leave the animal. And only having matured, they try to escape.

Antiparasitic collars can also be an excellent flea prevention - be sure that no parasite will settle on your pet’s body if such a “death tape” flaunts on its neck. A flea will feel much better, living on the battered hair of a street animal, rather than near a collar that makes a killer scent.

How to use?

The rules for using such insect-acaricidal drugs are quite simple:

• get the collar out of the package;
• unfasten the buckle;
• wrap the tape around the neck of the animal;
• fasten the collar so that it fits snugly, but does not give the cat or dog a feeling of discomfort.

Important! If it becomes necessary to remove the product (for example, when bathing), then it should be packaged in a plastic bag that will not allow insecticides to run out of steam.

The duration of the collar may vary, the average is about 2 months. Products of American and German manufacturers are distinguished by the longest period of effectiveness, which reaches 7 months.

In order to achieve positive results in the fight against parasites, the collar on the animal must be constantly, and removed only in extreme cases.

Precautionary measures

1. It is not recommended to combine the use of a collar and other insecticidal drugs. Otherwise, it may affect the health of your pet: allergic reactions, hair loss, dermatitis.
2. If you used only a collar to fight fleas, but the above symptoms still appeared, this does not mean the toxicity of the product, but that it simply is not suitable specifically for your pet and you should change the brand.
3. I do not want to stigmatize domestic manufacturers, but judging by the reviews of consumers, it is their products that often turn out to be of poor quality. But if you still want to support the "native" inventors, then buy only those collars that have been tested by other users and are not in the lowest price category.

The most effective collars

Before we move on to characterizing the most popular products, it is worth paying your attention to the fact that you should always study the instructions for the collar and strictly observe all the rules written in it. Only following the recommendations of the manufacturer will be able to protect your pet from health problems, and the product itself will work as efficiently as possible.

For cats

Hartz

The product from fleas from this brand is the standard. Most cat lovers tend to focus on him, since the high efficiency of the Hartz collar has been proven and tested by many consumers. It is highly effective both in dry and wet form. It is selected by the weight of the pet. Validity period is 3 months.

Bolfo

The model of this collar can also be selected, starting from the weight of the animal. It is water resistant. The term of its effectiveness is longer than that of the previous product - 4 months. This brand is more expensive and prestigious.

Beaphar

The composition of this product includes a natural insecticide - margose extract, so this collar is absolutely safe and can be used for both an adult cat and a one and a half month old kitten. The eco-collar from the Beaphar brand is not inferior in effectiveness to the above products, but at the same time it has a quite affordable price.

Leopard

Despite the fact that this is a domestic product, but still it gives odds to some foreign counterparts. It has an acceptable cost, does not cause allergies and other health problems in animals, and is effective against fleas. Perfectly suits domestic cats and those pets that very rarely go out.

Dr zoo

Similar to Bars. It has no reviews regarding allergic reactions in cats and costs almost as much as the previous product. The term of its effectiveness is about 2 months. Cat lovers who tested it claim that during this period the animal is completely protected from fleas. But the validity period expires exactly after 60 days.

Attention! Remember that you should stay away from cheap Chinese collars, which the modern market is simply crowded. If you want to protect your pet from fleas and at the same time maintain its health, then you should not save.

For dogs

Kiltix

The product of this brand is perfect for adults, pregnant and lactating dogs. For sick animals, its use is not recommended. Its validity period is 7 months, it begins to work actively a day after putting on.

Hartz UltraGuard Flea & Tick Collar

This collar can be used both for adult dogs and for puppies from the age of 6 weeks. Equipped with a reflective strip.It is highly effective immediately after donning and works both in dry and wet form. It has a pleasant smell.

Scalibor

This flea collar for dogs is most effective a week after donning. Provides reliable protection against all crawling and flying insects. Validity - 6 months. Suitable for adults, pregnant and lactating dogs. Can be used for puppies who have reached the age of 7 months.

Beaphar ungezieferband

It eliminates and prevents the occurrence of not only fleas, but also ticks. Effective for 2-5 months. It can be used for dogs from the age of six months. High efficiency is achieved 5 days after the start of use. This product is not approved for use by sick and lactating dogs.

Rolf club

It is characterized by low toxicity and the absence of any smell. Protects dogs from fleas, ticks and lice eaters for 4 months. The use of other insecticides with this collar is excluded. It is not recommended for use by sick animals and puppies.

Important! Regardless of the quality and price category of the collar, any of them can cause poisoning of the dog if it nibbles its tip. Therefore, be sure to read the instructions in which bona fide manufacturers must indicate the name of the antidote.

I would like to remind you that there are other effective and safe methods of fighting fleas and preventing infection. An excellent alternative to the collar is special drops that are applied to the withers of the animal. We invite you to read the article Drops from fleas for large and small pets, from which you can learn all about this modern method of getting rid of annoying parasites.

If you still decide to purchase a flea collar, remember that when choosing you must always get acquainted with the main characteristics of the product. Try to purchase collars that have been verified by other users. And only compliance with the basic rules of use and storage will provide your pet not only a guaranteed disposal of fleas, but also preserve its health.