Foresto dog tick collars

Ticks most often, dogs are struck, four-legged pets bring “tenants” home not only from the forest, a usual walk along the tall grass can reward a bloodsucker. A dog tick collar for Forest dogs will protect the pet from uninvited guests for a long time and will not cause any inconvenience to the pet.

General information

In almost every veterinary pharmacy in many cities you can find a collar from dogs Foresto ticks. The brand on the market has established itself as a conscientious manufacturer of flea and tick preparations for pets. Foresto products are popular among consumers, many first get to know them through a veterinarian, and then continue to independently use them for their wards and recommend to friends and acquaintances.

On a note!

The cost of the Foresto accessory ranges from 1300 to 2000 rubles.

The flea and tick collar is a regular polymer tape with the Bayer logo on it. The color of the product is gray, except for it in the kit are:

• 2 or 3 loops for fixing;
• 3 reflective clips that snap into the collar if necessary.

This product is packaged in a sealed bag and sold in metal boxes. Depending on the size of the dog, the size of the collar is chosen:

• up to 8 kg weighing enough tape 38 cm long;
• over 8 kg dogs produce collars 70 cm long.

If necessary, the accessory can be cut to the required size with scissors.

Important!

Reflecting clamps must be clicked when fastened; they will not be able to be removed.

The advantage of the product is that it is able to protect the dog not only from ticks, but also from flea, beetle eaters, and reflectors will help not to lose the dog in the dark.

Active substances

The Foresto collar is classified as a medicinal product whose shelf life is not more than 3 years from the date of production. Expired collars cannot be used, they can cause health problems in dogs.

The product has two main active ingredients, which affect the vitality of ticks and fleas:

• flumetrin;
• imidacloprid.

The main active ingredients of the collar are practically not absorbed into the body, they are evenly distributed over the skin and hairline of the pet and act nerve-paralytically only on the bloodsucking. After 3-5 minutes of being on a pet, fleas and ticks are exposed to components, parasites die in no more than 12 hours. For dogs and cats, the collar is absolutely safe, but some contraindications still exist.

Contraindications

It is convenient to use a collar against Tick Forest ticks for both the breeder and the dog, but this method is not suitable for everyone. To avoid unpleasant situations, the tool is not recommended:

• puppies under 7 weeks old;
• a dog suffering from an infectious disease or undergoing rehabilitation after an illness.

Important!

Before using the Foresto collar for pregnant women, consult your veterinarian.

Side effects were not noticed, however, in some cases, there were minor allergic reactions in the form of itching and slight reddening of the skin at the points of contact. Take off tick collar in such cases it is not recommended, usually over time everything goes away for a couple of days.

Mode of application

Putting a collar from Forester ticks on a dog is simple, the whole process consists of the following steps:

• the packaging is printed and an accessory is taken out;
• hands remove the plastic jumpers that held the collar together;
• put the collar on the dog and tighten it, passing the strap through the holders.

Do not rush to cut off the extra length, you must immediately check whether the collar is tightened tightly. It is not difficult to do this, two fingers of the owner should pass under the strap.

On a note!

Reflectors are attached before putting on the collar.

For efficiency, the collar must be worn without taking off, even when swimming, it must remain on the dog. Do not be afraid of an unpleasant smell, the accessory does not smell and is safe for humans.

After application, the full effect will begin in 1-2 days, all ticks will die if they have not had time to bite the pet. Protection will last for 240 days from the moment of opening the package, i.e. approximately 8 months. It is necessary to put on even before ticks are activated, that is, the most suitable time for the middle band is the beginning of March, and you can remove the Forest accessory from ticks at the end of October.

Reviews

Reviews of the collar from ticks for Forest dogs in most cases are only positive, and both breeders and veterinarians are satisfied.

She dreamed of having a dog as a child, but managed to realize the dream a little later, when she acquired her own housing. Now I live with the Yorkshire Terrier, for whom the Foresto collar is the best remedy for ticks. We have been using it for five years now, I have not found the best protection.

Grunya, Tomsk

Collie Amadeus has been happy with our family for more than three years. Before that, we lost the dog due to a tick bite, we did not overlook. The loss was difficult, which is why immediately after the purchase the puppy went to the veterinarian and consulted regarding protect dogs from parasites. In the clinic, we were recommended to use the Foresto collar annually: from early spring to late autumn. We are satisfied with the result, Amadeus wears without problems.

Denis, Tula

I am a veterinarian with experience, I have been conducting a private appointment for a long time. In my clinic, I often hear questions about how best to protect pets from ticks in the warm season. I want to say that not one can cope with such a task tick remedyHowever, this does not mean that everything should be left to chance. I consider Foresto collars as one of the best protection options, I use my dog ​​and recommend it to patients.

Valery, Vologda