We have a cat who has semi-long hair and thick fur. We put the rubber typical flea collar on him but it is very uncomfortable for him and it took him awhile to get used to it. The collar bunched up the hair at his neck and it puffs up around his head. He spends a lot of time trying to lick it down. I feel bad for him because our other cats have short hair and they don't have any problems with the collars. Do I wait for him to get used to the collar or should I get him a different type (if there is a type available)?
2007-12-22 06:47:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
U shouldnt...collars are very bad for cats they can actually hang themselves with one as well as they are poisonous especially if it is Hartz brand...go to the vet and get some advantage drops this will be much better anything unless it is from the vet is made with insecticide ...when you get the drops take off the collar and let them go without anything for at least 10 days or else it will be an overdose to put the drops on...check out websites talking about the bad things in Hartz products as well
2007-12-22 07:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline for cats is more expensive and may not be in your price range, but there are other types of liquids that can be applied right in between the cat's shoulder blades that will be less expensive. They can be found in the pet spot at your groccery store, or at a pet store. Also those collars don't really work that well and I would suggest using the liquid on all your cats. It only has to be put on 1 time a month. Also all of your cats should be wearing regular collars with ID tags in case they get lost, hit by a car, etc. Even if they are not allowed out of the house I'm sure you would want to get your babies home safe if they were to get out. You can email me if you have any other questions.
2007-12-22 15:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jesse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flea collars don't work, and if they get wet the chemicals can actually leach out of the collar and burn his skin or overdose him on the pesticides which can damage his liver and kidneys permanently.
Use Advantage or Revolution, a drop of that on the neck skin in back is all you need and the cat is covered for 6 weeks.
2007-12-22 21:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flea collars really don't work, your best bet is to visit your vet's office and get some Frontline or Advantage. You will save money in the long run and your cats will be healthier.
2007-12-22 15:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dee M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just invest in Frontline or Advantage for all your felines? It's guaranteed to work, while flea collars are not (and actually are more likely to cause chemical reactions around the neck.)
2007-12-22 14:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't because they do NOT work anyway!!!!!!! NONE of them. The cat will still have fleas and be exposed to harsh chemicals.
2007-12-22 14:51:29 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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SEE ABOVE. BOTH ME AND MY VETS AGREE WITH THEM
NO FLEA COLLARS ON ANY PETS. THEY DON'T WORK AND THEY ARE DANGEROUS. THE PET MIGHT STRANGLE.
2007-12-22 14:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by kelley 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
flee collers dont work only cause fur to rub off where coller was
2007-12-22 15:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by sky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shave the kitty
2007-12-22 14:53:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋