Do flea collars work on dogs?

Most flea and tick collars are an option for dogs and cats who are not suffering from an existing infestation of pests. That is, they may be effective at preventing, but not curing, an infestation. The second type of treatment collars emit active ingredients that kill fleas and ticks on contact, before they bite. read more

Most flea and tick collars are an option for dogs and cats who are not suffering from an existing infestation of pests. That is, they may be effective at preventing, but not curing, an infestation. With the advent of topical spot on treatments like Advantage II or Frontline Plus, and oral flea medication like Comfortis, flea collars have fallen slightly out of favor, but they do come in handy now and again. read more

Dog flea collars can be useful as a preventative tool in the fight against fleas and ticks. However, they're not appropriate for every pet in every situation. There are times when flea and tick collars for dogs can be a very valuable tool, especially for pets spending most of their time outdoors. read more