{"id":2426,"date":"2019-09-09T07:16:26","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T07:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/?p=2426"},"modified":"2019-09-16T10:49:35","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T10:49:35","slug":"all-about-collars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/all-about-collars\/","title":{"rendered":"ALL ABOUT COLLARS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Collars are one of the most convenient and useful ways to combat fleas and ticks. They can serve as repellants and to some extent flea and tick killers as well. However, many pet parents who trust these collars to protect their pets also have a curiosity about \u2018WHAT\u2019 and \u2018HOW\u2019 of collars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\nalso might one of the curious pet parents, and as an answer to your curiosity,\nthe below-given information will be helpful to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Flea And Tick Collar?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a collar that is tied around the neck from where the ingredients attached\nwith it are released that repels the bloodsuckers away from your pet. Some of\nthe collars in the market treat fleas for up to 8 months. Collars come in\ndifferent color, shape, and size for both dogs and cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How The Collar Works?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Collars\nmostly come as a repellant but there are some collars that do both jobs of\nkilling and repelling parasites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A collar that repels parasites<\/strong> releases a certain\ntype of gas that bars fleas and ticks from infesting your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collars that are prescribed\nfor treating<\/strong>\nand repelling fleas and ticks contain an ingredient that penetrates the skin\nand enters the blood and skin fluids so that when the bloodsuckers bite your\npet, it is sucked up in the body of the parasite along with blood and kills\nthem.  However, there is one more type in\ncollars whose ingredient terminates fleas and ticks by contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\nrepel the parasites by the same method i.e. by emitting a certain ingredient\nthat keeps the parasites at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Ingredients That Are Commonly Used?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Flumethrin,\nPropoxur, Deltamethrin, Amitraz, Imidacloprid and etc. are some of the potent\nand safe ingredients that can be used. Look for them in the collars that you\nchoose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Recommended\nCollars? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\nare many collars in the market but the below-given ones are one of the reputed\ncollars. These collars are safe, efficacious, affordable and popular among pet\nparents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Bay-O-Pet Kiltix Collar<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Propoxur & Flumethrin<\/li>
  2. Scalibor Tick Collar<\/strong><\/a>   – Deltamethrin<\/li>
  3. Virbac Preventic Collar – Amitraz<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Benefits of Collars <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Best way to protect your pooch against parasites when you are out in open or camping or hiking<\/li>
    • They repel fleas and ticks thus refraining parasites to infest<\/li>
    • Because they repel ticks they save your pet from the dangerous tick-borne diseases<\/li>
    • Long-lasting protection for your pet<\/li>
    • Odorless and waterproof treatment<\/li>
    • Safe for pets and doesn\u2019t hurt<\/li>
    • Many collars come with smart release technology<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Treatment\ntypes like topical and oral treat fleas and ticks but very few repel these\nparasites and collar is one of them. Therefore, collars should be chosen wisely\nand according to your needs.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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