If in your house there lives a dog, then this is not just a pet, this is the family member, the defender, the security guard and the best friend. And care of its comfort and health becomes absolutely natural and necessary. One of the most tiresome problems for a dog are fleas. And many for disposal of fleas choose an antiflea collar. But how to choose a product so that it brought only benefit?
The collar from fleas is a soft plastic film with a buckle which is impregnated with an insecticide. Most often various chemical compounds which are pernicious for insects act as active ingredient, but are safe for dogs and for the person. Less often collars become impregnated with extracts of herbs or essential oils. Also there are ultrasonic collars which not to contain any chemical or biological reactants.
The choice of a collar depends on several indicators: — age of a dog; — its weight; — state of health of an animal. The majority of collars with the chemical agent are contraindicated for puppies, pregnant dogs and sick animals. The fact is that the chemical compounds safe for adult healthy individuals can be toxic for weak dogs or puppies. Some producers release collars, the dose of insecticidal substances in which depends on the weight of your pet. It is especially relevant for dwarfish and decorative breeds. The organism of pregnant and sick animals is weakened by their present state therefore the additional attack by chemicals can be poisonous. In this regard it is expedient to apply collars with a chemical insecticide to adult healthy dogs. And for puppies, the choice on ultrasonic products or collars with biological impregnation is better to stop sick or pregnant dogs.
General recommendations:
Buy collars only in veterinary pharmacies. Never take such products on "disorders" or from hands: at best they will be simply useless, in the worst — can lead to poisoning not only dogs, but also you. Choose the famous producers who care for quality of the products and value the reputation. Not so superfluous will be to consult the veterinarian or at least to read the corresponding forums on the Internet. Pay attention to date of production of a collar — the "is fresher", the better. The term of use of collars of 5-7 months, but over time, even being not unpacked, they lose the protective properties. Attentively examine packing — it has to be completely whole, not crumpled, without anguishes and gluing together an adhesive tape. If packing is defective, that is probability that conditions of transportation and storage were broken. Antiflea collars serve first of all as prevention against fleas and ticks. Therefore do not wait for miracles, having just pulled on a neck to the loyal friend this film. Surely read the instruction to purchase. Properly wash up the pet special shampoo or use drops on withers. And only then put on him a new accessory. Also you remember: the correct use of a collar is absolutely safe for an animal and people and for a long time protects your loyal friend from blood-sicking insects.