Starting in April and ending in October, dogs are subjected to a “massive” attack by ticks, which, penetrating the skin of animals, cause them many uncomfortable sensations, manifested both in the form of a standard allergic reaction, and in the form of distemper or encephalitis. To cure such ailments that occur in pets, you need to purchase expensive drugs, besides, it takes a lot of time. What effective methods exist today to help four-legged friends from diseases caused by the above insect?
Of course, these are collars for dogs from ticks. However, there is an opinion among dog breeders that this tool is not so effective. At the same time, with a high degree of probability it can be argued that this attitude arose due to the fact that not all pet lovers know how to correctly use dog collars for ticks. It should be emphasized that this means of combating the insect pathogen by experts is positioned solely as a preventive. It does not in any way destroy parasites.
Collars for dogs from ticks are "activated" only after 24 hours from the moment they are worn on four-legged friends. The shelf life of a product, as a rule, is from five days to five months. After this time has elapsed, it must be replaced.
Collars for dogs from ticks are made in the form of a strip of rubber, which is treated with a composition containing one type of insecticide or a combination of several. Often use substances such as tetrachlorvinphos, flumetrin, propoxur.
Some experts caution that the product may emit an unpleasant odor due to the presence of certain chemical elements in the mixture to soak the collar. This “aroma” can destroy not only parasites, but also other important components of the environment. Maybe it is so. However, without this unpleasant odor, the product will become simply useless. In addition, it is felt only in the first hours after the product is worn on the dog, then it becomes weaker, and in the conditions of the street it is almost imperceptible.
It should also be noted that collars for dogs against ticks can cause an allergic reaction in animals. However, it does not occur in all tetrapods. If in the area where the collar is worn, itching appears or hair begins to fall out, then wearing the product further makes no sense. In this case, an alternative to this product should be selected.
It is not recommended to tighten the collar from ticks, feedback on the effectiveness of which is absolutely contradictory from experts, too much. The distance between the neck of the animal and the tape should be at least 2 centimeters. Products that destroy ticks in dogs should be worn only by pets who are under six months old.
When buying a collar, pay attention to the fact that they come in different lengths, as a rule, it varies from 35 to 65 centimeters. The size of the product must strictly correspond to the weight and dimensions of the pet.