Flea Collar
Dogs Flea Collars
Author: godwin
It is commonly known that heavy infestation of fleas and ticks contribute to death and disease. It is also known that more deaths and sicknesses are caused by fleas and ticks than are caused by flea killing devices. The sad part of it is that no deaths or severe illnesses should ever be attributed to flea collars.
Flea collars and the newer flea control medications can actually prevent deaths and sickness if but a few basic facts are known, and adhered to, by all dog owners.
In a recent poll which questioned a large section of dog owners across the United States, more than 90% believe that their dog's flea collar merely emitted some kind of protective vapor that was repugnant to fleas and ticks, resulting in the pests dying off, due to the lethal vapor, yet without any repercussions on the dog's health.
The fact is, the pesticide in any flea collar device doesn't just seep through the animal's fur as a aprotective vapora. Rather, it is absorbed into the bloodstream and metabolized by the liver. This has a strong effect on the animal's entire system. The active ingredient in such devices is usually dimethyl phosphate. Used according to directions, and in proper quantities, this ingredient is fatal to fleas and ticks.
Serious problems can occur when a dog owner simply places such flea killing devices around their dog's neck without taking the time to read the accompanying directions. Many times, though the directions are read, they simply are not taken seriously, nor are they followed.
Most packages containing flea collars or other similar-type pest-fighting devices usually carry a printed caution on the front: aDo not allow children to play with this collara.
The purchaser is then invited to read the additional precautions printed on the reverse side of the package. Over 50% of the dog owners polled about their knowledge of flea collars admitted that they either did not read the directions, or if they did, simply did not pay much attention to them.
Be Careful
Flea collars should be buckled securely, but not tightly, around the dog's neck. A collar buckled too tightly will cause greater levels of the active ingredient to be absorbed into the bloodstream of the animal. This condition usually manifests itself by neck irritation, followed by a loss of hair under the collar.
When first placing a flea collar on a dog, the owner should observe the neck area for the first few days and be alert for signs of irritation. If irritation occurs, the collar should be removed immediately.
Additional precautions on most packages point out that each collar is intended as an insecticide generator and is not to be taken internally by man or animals. One might ask who in his right mind would want to eat a flea collar for breakfast. No amana in his right mind would, but a dog (especially puppies) might consider such a collar an intriguing chew toy!
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
flea collar?
I just bought a "hartz 3in1 flea collar" for my cat but i read a scary review about it after buying it...i want something safe but not too expensive either but it needs to work...any ideas?-
ANSWER:
i used the same flea collar for my cat when he had fleas. i had no idea it had a chance of being harmful. but this was about 1 year ago, and nothing bad happened to my cat. he is totally fine, and is flea-free!! so i dont think it does any harm. good luck!
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QUESTION:
Flea Collar?
I got my Golden Retriever when I was living at my parents house for a couple weeks so he got fleas when I moved into my apt i got him a flea collar and gave him flea baths and now theyre gone...they keep wanting me to bring him back so they can see him but i dont want him to get fleas again and their house has a lot of fleas they say that the flea collar will keep him from getting them again is that true?
is hartz a good brand?-
ANSWER:
Nooo flea collars will not keep them away - they only ward fleas off from away the neck! Flea baths are also not particularly useful for treating fleas, they only wash off current ones. I think your dog will probably become reinfested fairly soon, whether you go to your parents or not.Use only proper flea treatments from a vets in future. You can't find useful flea treatments at pet stores, they're not licensed to sell the appropriate stuff.
Get your parents to treat their animals/house for fleas and you won't have to worry about your dog picking them up again - though if he's properly covered by something like Frontline he wouldn't get them anyway.
Hartz is becoming pretty well known in America as being an awful brand - its spot-on version has killed many cats. It contains chemicals that really aren't appropriate for use on animals. I'm sure I won't be the only one to direct you to www.hartzvictims.org !
Chalice
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QUESTION:
Flea collar?
I want to put a flea collar on my kitty .Some relatives say i can put on the flea collar but others say dont .
I dont know if hes old enough to have one on, and the little box say nothing about age limit ..
I need help?
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1544484/2/istockphoto_1544484_small_kitty.jpghes a little bit bigger than this,
I know its a stupid question .
But i do not wish to harm the kitty :]-
ANSWER:
cats and kittens especially have been known to die from flea collars ..if not from the toxic chemicals then from strangulation. To be very honest the don't work very good either. If you cat has fleas now please look here http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752937&cp=2767033.2769013&pg=2&fbx=0&fbn=Taxonomy%7CShampoos+%26+Sprays&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2769013&fbc=1&parentPage=family&keepsr=1This is a great product and you can use it on kittens. (ive used it on week old kittens)
If your kitten doesnt have them now but you want to prevent them i would suggest front line from your vet
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QUESTION:
Can cats use both flea collar and flea spots?
I have 2 cats, one is about 8 years old, and the other is about 5 months old. The kitten has a cat & kitten flea and tick collar, and the 8 year old has a cat flea and tick collar. The collars haven't done much against the fleas, so we bought "OneSpot Treatment for cats and kittens" thats supposed to kill fleas. I want to know if it is safe to use both the collar and the OneSpot treatment? The OneSpot treatment looks like its liquid that you poor on its neck.-
ANSWER:
None of the vets I've worked for have been in favor of flea collars--they don't believe they're very effective. I would recommend Frontline or Revolution, and no collar or OTC treatment.
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QUESTION:
What does a pet flea collar look or feel like?
I found a cat today, and it is wearing a collar but no tags. The collar seemed to be bothering the cat so I took it off but I noticed that the collar felt weird and had a strange smell to it. Does anyone know if this is a flea collar or just a normal one?-
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They're usually white and look kind of like those rubber band bracelets that have "Hope" or "love" written on them. They feel kind of like theres some sort of powder on them.heres a pic...
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/shop_image/product/a6354a7527b11e4e102f14317d91d21a.jpg
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