Flea & Tick Prevention

Top 10 Flea & Tick Prevention

1. #1

   Seresto Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs Over 18 lbs $$

   Collar listed for up to 8 months of flea and tick protection for dogs over 18 lbs

   Pros

   • Listed for up to 8 months per collar
   • No monthly topical to apply
   • Active ingredients named on the listing (imidacloprid, flumethrin)

   Cons

   • The EPA has received incident reports for Seresto collars; ask your vet
   • Counterfeits are common on marketplaces; check the seller

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2. #2

   Seresto Flea & Tick Collar for Cats $$

   Cat-labeled collar listed for up to 8 months of flea and tick protection

   Pros

   • Labeled for cats
   • Listed for up to 8 months per collar
   • Alternative to monthly topicals

   Cons

   • The EPA has received incident reports for Seresto collars; ask your vet
   • Counterfeits are common on marketplaces; check the seller

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3. #3

   Seresto Flea & Tick Collar for Small Dogs $$

   Collar listed for up to 8 months of flea and tick protection on small dogs

   Pros

   • Listed for up to 8 months per collar
   • Listed as killing and repelling by contact, not by bite
   • Sized for small dogs

   Cons

   • The EPA has received incident reports for Seresto collars; ask your vet
   • Sized for small dogs only; check the weight range on the label

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4. #4

   PetArmor Extend Large Dog Flea and Tick Treatment & Prevention $$

   8-month flea and tick collar for dogs over 18 lb

   Pros

   • Listed for up to 8 months per collar
   • For dogs over 18 lb
   • Listed as leaving no greasy residue

   Cons

   • Check the active ingredients on the label
   • Only for dogs over 18 lb

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5. #5

   VICSOM Flea Collar for Cats $$

   4-pack cat collars, adjustable to 48 cm

   Pros

   • 4-pack, listed as 32 months total
   • Adjustable up to 48 cm
   • Water-resistant

   Cons

   • Natural formulas may be less effective
   • Some cats react to collar treatments

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6. #6

   Arncre Flea and Tick Collar for Cats 4 Pack $$

   4-pack plant-based collars that fit necks up to 19 inches

   Pros

   • Plant-based ingredients
   • Fits necks up to 19 inches
   • 4-pack

   Cons

   • Plant-based collars may be less effective than EPA-registered ones
   • Scent may bother some cats

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7. #7

   Wondercide Dog Collar $$

   Water-resistant, peppermint-scented collar used as an added layer

   Pros

   • Peppermint scent
   • Water-resistant

   Cons

   • Sold as an add-on, not a full preventive
   • 3.5 out of 5 rating, the lowest in this list
   • Strong scent may bother some dogs and people

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8. #8

   The Original Tick Key Tick Remover $Add-on

   Add-on tool for removing attached ticks. It does not prevent fleas or ticks

   Pros

   • Small enough for a keychain
   • Lever design for removing attached ticks
   • No batteries

   Cons

   • Does not prevent fleas or ticks
   • Technique matters; follow the instructions

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9. #9

   TevraPet Activate II Flea & Tick Collar (Large Dogs)Photo coming soon

   TevraPet Activate II Flea & Tick Collar (Large Dogs) $$

   Collar listed for up to 12 months of flea and tick protection for large dogs

   Pros

   • Listed for up to 12 months
   • Active ingredients named on the listing (deltamethrin, pyriproxyfen)
   • Waterproof, per the listing

   Cons

   • The EPA has received incident reports for pesticide pet collars; ask your vet
   • Deltamethrin is toxic to cats: not for homes where cats contact the dog

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10. #10

    PetArmor Extend Flea & Tick Collar for CatsPhoto coming soon

    PetArmor Extend Flea & Tick Collar for Cats $$

    Cat collar listed for up to 8 months, for cats 10 weeks and older

    Pros

    • Listed for up to 8 months
    • For cats and kittens 10 weeks or older, per the listing
    • Water-resistant and odorless, per the listing

    Cons

    • The EPA has received incident reports for Seresto-type collars; ask your vet
    • The listing names its active ingredients only by comparison to Seresto

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