Tick Collars

[Poodle wrangler]

I normally use Advantix for paralysis tick, but am thinking of collars instead while travelling.

Don't normally like them as don't like the idea of me and kids coming into contact with collars all the time- the dogs spend a lot of time with us indoors and sneak into kid's beds to sleep. They'll be just outside (crate) or on camper floor to sleep when away.

2 dogs: 1 7kg mini poodles and 1 25kg standard poodle.

How have people found the collars: Kiltix or Preventix?

Thanks!

[Crisovar]

I normally open the packet and allow the collar to air for 24 hours then I cable tie the tick collars to the inside of the dogs regular collar.

[chuckie500]

A friend's poodle wears a tick collar. I sometimes look after him for a weekend and I hate the smell of it. It really gets up your nose. mine are on Advantix fortnightly during the spring/summer.

[Poodle wrangler]

Thanks!

I really hate artificial smells e.g. those "room fresheners" etc.

Bought some Advantix and 1 collar to try - I'll use it on the big poodle when he's kennelled.

We'll have to kennel them a few times during the trip to be able to see National Parks.

[frufru]

We live in a tick hot spot and some of the vets here advise using a topspot and tick collar. I have used both types of tick collar and found they worked well. We have had up to 4 dogs wearing the collars in our bedroom with no probs - they are only really strong smelling for the first couple of days.

Edited December 19, 2009 by frufru