Is it safe or is it not?
2006-08-07 18:04:46 · 12 answers · asked by happybeanstalk 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
i was pretty desperate, flea collars are very limited where i am right now and thje only thing available was a puppy flea collar.
i can understand the standard form is dangerous.
what do you think about the herbal one? the one that smells minty
2006-08-07 23:28:54 · update #1
it's no different which ever u want to put on ur cat
2006-08-07 18:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by ♥~Jeff Hardy's babe~♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to put this one on cut and paste. Never use a dog or human product on a cat unless you have been specifiably instructed to do so by a vet. Cats metabolize things differently than we do.
I have found flea collars pretty worthless. The fleas just move to the other end of the cat. The herbal ones smell nice but do bupkis. If you can't find pet supplies where you live why don't you try the wonderful world of internet shopping. Petsmart has a website. Or try these people--www.drsfostersmith.com/ I've ordered from them and been happy. They have many many anti-flea things and you can call the customer service line and discuss which one would be best for your cat. I sound like I have stock in the place but they have been very helpful to me and Lucy C. Tabby. There are other places. Revival Animal Health www.revivalanimal.com/ seems to be more for breeders with large orders but they sold me 2 bags of cat treats once without a problem.
2006-08-08 01:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No flea collar is safe. The insecticide is too concentrated close to the face. They don't work either. Never use any dog product on a cat. Their needs are specific to their species and you can harm your cat.
Advantage has been in use for ten years. It is 100% effective unless you have a serious infestation in your house. Get it from the vet so that you know the right dosage for your cat. Afterwards you can probably find it cheaper online.
Flea collars DO NOT WORK. Don't waste your money or put them in your vacuum cleaner so the fleas die in a bag when you vacuum.
2006-08-07 18:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not use dog flea collars on cats. In fact, I wouldn't recommend any kind of flea collar at all because 1) flea collars have an unpleasant smell that will soon cover your cat entirely and 2) they generally don't have break-away devices that allow cats to get out of their collars should they get their collars stuck on something. A better way to control fleas is to use the anti-flea product Advantage. Just a few drops on the back of your cats neck every month and he will stay flea-free without the nasty collar smell or the chance your cat will hang himself.
2006-08-07 18:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by Meagan F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 15:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is not safe.
Buy Frontline Plus for your cat. Donate the puppy flea collar to the humane society; help your cat, help a homeless puppy & claim a deduction on your income tax for a charitable donation.
Everyone wins!
2006-08-07 18:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it absolutely is NOT safe. The chemicals on it are poison to cats. Collars are pointless anyway, get frontline.
2006-08-07 18:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please visit this website to see what flea collars can do to our pets.
http://www.hartzvictims.org/
If you want to keep your pet alive, purchase some Frontline and you'll be glad you did.
2006-08-07 18:56:34 · answer #8 · answered by ChloeCat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your vet.
or go to a vet website.
2006-08-07 18:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by .::chocolatay::. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is safe and stronger
2006-08-07 18:14:28 · answer #10 · answered by hottie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋