The onset of warm days for pet owners brings not only the joy of joint walks, but also the problem with fleas, ticks.
Small parasites represent a danger to the health and life of a shaggy household, as they are carriers of infectious diseases.
An excellent means against dangerous bloodsuckers is a special flea collar.
Operating principle
The bleeding agent is a flexible plastic tape that has a buckle. Coloring and size can be selected individually. Some models have a reflective strip. Depending on the principle of action, they are divided into types:
- Ultrasound - on batteries, repelling insects by ultrasound.
- Chemical - on substances harmful to bloodsuckers.
- Biological - on essential oils, herbs.
Biological models have a strong smell, therefore, not every pet will be able to endure. Symptoms of intolerance appear in the form of redness of the skin.
Flea and tick chemical accessory contains highly toxic to insects. The smell of the product is unpleasant and can cause rejection. The fragrance will be present as long as it acts on insects. With its disappearance, the tool will turn into a regular accessory.
Efficiency depends on the chemical composition, its manufacturers print on the packaging - diazinon (dimpilat), S-methoprene, fipronil. The proportion of the active substance should not exceed 15%, otherwise not only the parasites will suffer. It is impossible to sleep with a pet who has a fragrant accessory on his neck.
ATTENTION! Ultrasonic models are considered the safest, they do not emit toxins and do not smell. But at the same time, the effectiveness of such a collar is lower than other types, and the cost is higher.
The principle of operation is simple - as soon as it is on the neck of the animal, the deterring agents (depending on the species) spread throughout the coat. The parasites, sensing danger, are saved by a mass flight.. If there are many bloodsuckers, this process will be noticeable. The whole antiparasitic operation will take from several hours to several days, depending on the number of settled pests.
Pros and cons of protective collars
Protective collars have long occupied their niche in the veterinary market. They have not lost their popularity for several decades. Indisputable advantages of their use are:
- ease of use;
- low cost;
- hygiene.
There are also opponents of the tool, who cite the following arguments in their favor:
- real effect is observed only 2-3 months, although manufacturers promise six months;
- not all tapes are moisture resistant, therefore, they are not suitable for dogs involved in hunting;
- Strong smellwhich permeates the whole house;
- chemical components are strong allergens.
Rules of application
The instruction to a protective agent is simple:
- Take the accessory out of the package..
- Undo the buckle.
- Wrap the tape around the pet's neck.
- Button the tape so that it fits snugly, but not smothering.
In order for the product to work, the accessory must always be on the animal. When bathing, the collar can be removed, but it will need to be wrapped in a bag so that the active substances are not “exhausted.” Remove the tape is recommended only in rare and exceptional cases.
Precautionary measures
The use of a collar implies the observance of precautionary measures:
- If the tape was ineffective and the pet had unpleasant symptoms, change brand. Perhaps the model does not fit your pet.
- Acquire only those products that have been tested by your friends.. It is not necessary when choosing to focus on low cost.
- You can not combine the tape with other antiparasitic agents., it is fraught with hair loss, dermatitis, allergies in the pet.
- Make sure the pet does not chew the tip of the tapefor him it is fraught with poisoning. In this case, bona fide manufacturers indicate the antidote substance in the instructions.
average cost
The collar from parasites is referred to cheap means, but it is not quite so. High-quality import model costs a lot. But if you take into account the cost of the spray and drop, the benefit is obvious.
Prices vary. from 50 rubles to 3 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the type of product and its manufacturer. The cheapest option - accessory from "BioFloR" (55 p.). A branded BAYER will cost 2,600 rubles.
ATTENTION! You should not buy cheap Chinese models that have overflowed the market. The effect of their substances is not fully understood, take care of the health of your pet.
Beaphar collars
Dutch company Beaphar produces a range of products for healthy life of shaggy pets, including a line of antiparasitic drugs.
Products for dogs contain diazinon (3.6 g / product). DLina waterproof tape 65 cm, weight 24 g. The product has an original clasp. Each copy is sealed in a bag, there is a branded box.
The most popular model for dogs - Beaphar Ungezieferband. Fights fleas and ticks for 5 months. The tape is suitable for puppies (from six months), but is contraindicated for nursing and sick pets. Maximum efficiency is already apparent after 5 days of wearing.
For cats, the owners are increasingly choosing Beaphar. The composition of the tape includes a natural insecticide - neem extract. Therefore tape absolutely safe even for kittens. Ekolenta is not inferior in its effectiveness to more expensive counterparts.
Products has established itself in 80 countries. You can buy the product online at an affordable price. average cost for dogs - 185 rubles, for cats - 160 rubles.
If you decide to protect your pet from bloodsuckers with the help of a collar, choose it very carefully, having familiarized yourself with the composition and instructions. Prefer proven manufacturers. Savings in this matter is dangerous to the life of a pet.
