The collar from fleas and ticks for cats is simple and safe.
It is enough to put on a cat and you can forget about parasites.
Although not entirely true.
Let's understand this question thoroughly.
How does he work
The collar is a plastic tape with a clasp long from 30 to 40 centimeters, impregnated with antiparasitic drugs.
Gradually standing out from the tape drug spreads through the subcutaneous fatthrough the sebaceous glands is transferred to the scalp and has insect-acaricidal and flea repellent effects, lice, lashing, ticks.
According to the principle of exposure, collars differ little from liquid media.. They destroy and repel parasites with the same poisons that make up drops, shampoos or sprays.
These can be various options: tetrachlorinphos (vinfos, rabond, appeks), fipronil, proposkur, flumetrin, diazion. The composition of impregnation may additionally include insect growth regulator, various excipients.
Collars no safer or antiallergenic than drops and sprays. Unlike the drops that have to be used monthly, they effectively work for several months.
More environmentally friendly models marked on the box BIO. They are impregnated with mixtures of natural vegetable oils, for example, mangos, they scare away more than they destroy parasites, but they do not give side effects and are suitable for the smallest kittens.
Collars ineffective against flea larvae. The larvae attached to the animal's hair are unable to leave the cat on their own. But, as soon as the larva becomes an adult, it will try to retreat from a dangerous place.
Where to begin
- Check expiration date. Read the instructions carefully. For pregnant, lactating cats, kittens on the box must have the appropriate permission.
- Open the sealed packaging. Expand the plastic tape.
- Put on the cat, adjust to fit. The collar should not cause her discomfort.
- Close the lock or tighten the buckle. Cut the excess. It is necessary to cut off necessarily, otherwise the cat may poison itself, trying to remove the tape with his teeth.
- Expensive modelsFor example, Bayer Foresto, completed with reflective clips. They must be attached to the collar.
- Remember to recycle and wash your hands..
- If you have fresh wounds or abrasions on your hands, you should use rubber gloves..
Most manufacturers recommend a few days before putting the collar on, wash the cat with insecticide shampoo, treat it litter.
Continuous depending on impregnation collar use ranges from two months to seven.
Almost all collars are waterproof, You can not remove them while bathing your pet. However, one should refrain from intensive, long-term contact with water. This will reduce the lifetime of the impregnation.
Collars should not be used on sick, pregnant, lactating cats, small kittens.
Prices and Brands
The cost of collars in Russia varies from 70 (Doctor ZOO) to 1700 (Foresto) rubles. It all depends on the manufacturer, the composition of the impregnation, the quality of packaging. As a rule, inexpensive models, differing in good healing properties, have a short protection period.
Most Popular
Beafar (Beaphar)
As active elements are used tetrachlorinphos (TCVP) or diazinon. All models are waterproof, equipped with a easily opening clasp, effective against fleas 5-7 months.
Also, a Dutch company produces a BIO collar., in which the plant insecticide mangose oil is used as impregnation.
The composition includes natural citronella, dibutyl phthalate. Oil has antibiotic, antigrip and antiviral effect. These flea collars for kittens from 2 months are also suitable.
Bolfo (Bolfo)
Produced in Germany concern Bayer. The main active element is propoxur. Waterproof, protects against fleas 4 months, from ticks up to 10 weeks. Subject to the recommendations on the application does not have an irritating, sensitizing effect.
Try not to harm your pet. Use only certified models purchased in large stores or veterinary pharmacies. Refuse to use them if there is a baby in the house.
