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Repel Pests with the Best Flea and Tick Collars for Dogs

Give your furry friend a leg up with the right collar
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Your pet will be all smiles with a flea and tick collar. Pixabay

“My… dog… has… fleas…” Sure it’s an easy and fun lick to play on a guitar. But when it’s your dog doing the licking – or worse, biting – there’s nothing easy or fun about fleas and ticks. Loss of hair, raw skin, welts, and non-stop distraction of your pet from what he or she would like to do, can turn him or her into a sad or sick puppy. Then there are the diseases to think about that fleas sometimes transfer, such as Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever. That’s why your dog needs a flea collar. Here is a comparison of some of the more popular collars.

Seresto Flea and Tick Collar for Dogs, 8-Month Flea and Tick Collar for Large Dogs Over 18 Pounds

Kills fleas on contact

Combining two active ingredients, this collar is a game changer for those living in heavily wooded areas. Seresto Flea

Imidacloprid is an ingredient that has seen great success in reducing and/or limiting flea and tick infestation. Flumethrin kills fleas and ticks before they bite. Both are released from the collar continuously in small amounts, covering your dog’s coat. That combination limits and often eliminates the damage fleas do to the dog directly, as well as what the dog might do to himself through all the biting and scratching for itch relief.

SOBAKEN Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs, 1 Size Fits All, 25 Inch, Natural and Hypoallergenic Collar, 8 Month Protection, 2 Pack

Let dogs be dogs

This collar’s objective is not to prevent the bite, but rather to prevent the infestation. SOBAKEN Flea

Having the strength of two collars assures you will get eight months of protection, regardless of how rough your dog or the elements are on this product. Unlike some other brands, the Sobaken collar is safe to use on dogs three months old and beyond. It’s also surprisingly resilient to rain and summer dips in the lake and ocean.

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Hartz UltraGuard Plus Reflective Orange Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs and Puppies

Easy on the nose

It emits small amounts of non-toxic chemicals into your dog’s coat to control and eliminate infestation. Hartz

It wouldn’t be a proper review without representation from this long-time pet care brand. Hartz combines all the most popular features in its collar. It’s water resistant. Its bright orange shield reflects light up to 300 feet, for your pet’s extra nighttime safety. Finally, the extremely faint smell and lightness of the collar seem to make your pet forget he’s even wearing it. Bonus feature: It lasts for seven months.

Arava Flea & Tick Prevention Collar - for Dogs & Puppies - Length-22'' - 11 Natural Active Ingredients - Safe for Babies & Pets - Safely Repels Pests - Enhanced Control & Defense - 6 Months Protection

Keeps pets peppy

This product is made with 100 percent active and herbal ingredients for those who are reluctant to release any level of chemicals into a dog’s coat. Arava Flea

Utilizing a unique Israeli patented micro-injection technology, the Arava collar leans on essential oils found in plants and trees to repel the little buggers. The scent is strong at first, so the manufacturers suggest airing it out for a day or two before using it on your pet. But it’s waterproof, completely safe for you and your children, and doesn’t create the lethargy in pets that some owners have complained of in chemically competitive products.

Petsmont Flea Collar for Dogs, Tick Collar for Dogs, Flea and Tick Collar for Dogs, Dog Flea Collar, Unique Plant Based Formula, Small to Extra Large, 1 Year Protection, Stone Gray Color

Break the cycle

Baffles the bugs with an all-natural concoction that will repel pests. Petsmont Flea

Another green and eco-friendly product, the Petsmont collar emits all-natural oils – peppermint, citronella, cedarwood, lemon eucalyptus, lemongrass, lavender oil, and geranium. The formula confuses fleas’ sensory input system, causing them to avoid your dog. It’s also a soft, neck-friendly plastic elastomer collar your pet won’t even notice. The two hypo-allergenic collars provide up to a year’s worth of protection (6 months each), aiding your efforts to break that flea cycle especially during the less active winter months.

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S. Ruxton is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. A former baseball writer, S. Ruxton loves to revisit the smaller Gulf towns of Clearwater, Dunedin, and Bradenton. Historic Winter Park is also a favorite destination.

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