Flea Collar?

[trixie108]

I was thinking about getting flea collars for my dog and 2 cats now that the weather is getting nice. My dog is outside a lot, and loves to roll around on the ground . The cats go outside, but only on the deck.

I never really thought twice about it-I just assumed it would be a good idea to prevent fleas. But now I'm reading that they're bad for pets because of the chemicals? Should I do without and if they happen to get fleas, then get it treated? Or are there certain brands of collars that aren't harmful to pets? Any ideas or thoughts?

 

[PhyllisG]

I personally don't like flea collars. I prefer to use Advantix or Frontline. Two of my cats have gotten ill from flea collars in the past--even the herbal one from the health food store. Actually that one was the worst. My cat literally collapsed and I had to tear the collar off him. It really scared me! If anyone has any better ideas, I would like to know also.

 

[Calendar Girl]

I won't use flea collars, and I never did find them to be very effective. I only use Frontline now (I like Advantage but we have ticks in our area so really need the Frontline.) I don't put it on every month, but I do put it on at very first sign of fleas and fall/early winter for ticks. I just did my guys last week. It may seem expensive but it is so much better than trying to treat with shampoo, powders, bombs, etc.

 

[lrayburn]

I'm currently using Comfortis (for fleas) and the Preventix follar (for ticks) on the dogs. I'm using Advantage Multi for the cats. I have heavy flea (Frontline resistant) and tick pressure (including Lyme disease) so my regime may be overkill in a lower pest pressure area but it works well for me.

Lisa

 

[hiitdogs]

I use a rechargable herbal flea collar from Natural Animal http://www.botanicaldog.com/proddetail.php?prod=HBFC01&PARTNER=judyshealthcafe

and have used this when I had a really bad tick infestation http://www.diatect.com/flea-and-tick-killer.php

I won't use Advantix because of the severe reaction 3 of my dogs had to it. My Aussie looked like a hammerhead shark within a short time of applying it and the other two went completely crazy, howling, hiding, etc. I have used Frontline but try to avoid it as well.

 

[Molly2222]

I don't like flea collars. I use Sentinel, which is a once a month tablet that is used for flea control as well as heartworm medication (June to November).

linda

 

[fit44]

I've been using Frontline on my boxer, but recently starting giving him this natural supplement after reading several great reviews on the boxer forum.

http://www.springtimeinc.com/product/bug_off_garlic_chewables/dogs

It takes a full month to take effect so I'm going to reapply Frontline one more time.

I don't know of any natural supplement for cats.