Flea and tick collars will go a long way to protecting your dog however they will not eradicate an existing problem and generally will not prevent them from breeding. Depending on how severe the flea problem is, the best way to eradicate an existing problem is to use a combination of washing your dog in flea shampoo, spraying the environment and using a spot on flea treatment which will kill the flea cycle. A flea or tick collar is a useful preventative whilst this process is underway. For more information on the flea cycle, refer to our page on Dog Fleas.
Flea and tick collars are available in different sizes so be sure to buy the size which best fits your dog. Generally, they will last a few months and some are not affected if they get wet. Most of these collars do contain chemicals however it is now possible to get flea collars with natural ingredients and less risk to your dog. Always check the information on the product before purchase, including any warnings or side-effects, and particularly if you are planning to put the collar on a puppy (some are not recommended for puppies under a certain age).
Check out the following traditional flea and tick collars which are some of the better products on the market!
Seresto:
The Seresto Flea and Tick Collar comes in two sizes – one for small dogs up to 18lbs and the other for larger dogs over 18lbs. This is a flea and tick collar for dogs and cats that uses exciting, innovative technology to release the active ingredients in controlled doses over an 8 month period. This means effective long-term flea and tick control without the inconvenience of monthly applications. Seresto protects your pet from fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae and ticks for eight months. It is available in three formulation, small dogs, large dogs, and cats. It is non-greasy and odorless.
Seresto Flea and Tick Collars are available from the following online stores:
In the USA: Cherrybrook (Large and Small dog); Amazon (Large dog); Amazon (Small dog)
PetCareRx (Large and Small dog); 1-800-Pet Meds (Large and Small Dog)
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In Australia: Vet Products Direct (Medium to Large dog); Vet Products Direct (Puppies and Small dog).
Check out the range of dog flea and tick collars at PetCareRx.com
In the United Kingdom:
Johnsons Dog Flea and Tick Collar from Pet Planet
Killing fleas and ticks for up to 5 months, this waterproof plastic collar is suitable for dogs and young pups over 12 weeks of age. Fits up to 24 in/60 cm.
In Australia:
Bay-O-Pet Kiltix Tick Collar from Vet Products Direct
Aids in control of paralysis ticks and up to 5 months for fleas, bush ticks and brown dog ticks. This is an Australian registered product, labelled in kilograms and with Australian labeling information.
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