Dog Flea, Tick Collars

Dog Flea Tick Collars

Dogs are prone to bodily infestation, especially if you have an active and adventurous four-legged pet that loves playing in soil and dirt both indoors and outdoors. You should get puppy dog collars for flea remedies. These grant protection for at least a month; simply put it on and let the medication do its work.

Dog fleas pester all year round, but infestation escalates when the weather warms up around spring and summer. Check for flea dirt; these are black droppings that adult fleas leave. Regular combing of the coat will reveal these black specks. If present, sanitise your environment accordingly and fit your dog with a flea collar. Choose a product that kills fleas and prevents egg and larvae from developing any further. Fleas and eggs can thrive for months, so be diligent in keeping your surroundings clean and your dog on a flea collar while you wait for all fleas and eggs to die out. Take a look at other adult dog collar remedies as well.

Dangerous ticks abound on the shores and bushes of Australia. Tick-related dog emergencies present in veterinary hospitals across states. Paralysis ticks most threaten the wellbeing of your dog, cat and even your children. High incidences of dog emergencies fall between August to March on the eastern part of Australia. Steer your pet away from areas with birds, possums and blue tongues roaming by. With one bite, a paralysis-causing toxin will pass into your pet and can cause rapid death. Check for lethargy, loss of appetite, coughing, vomiting and laboured breathing. Check in with the vet the instant your dog’s physical condition is out of the normal. For prevention, always fit your dogs with tick collars; some are good for up to four months of usage.

Check labels for proper sizing and composition. Large dogs, for instance, will require double-strength collars. With others, you simply cut the collar for smaller sizing.

Pyrethrins are natural ingredients commonly appearing in these products. Amitraz is common in tick prevention products, and these are safe and most potent in liquid products. With collars, don’t fit too tight on the dog skin, as it may cause irritation.