5 Tips on Choosing the Best Flea Collars for Your Cat

Flea collars are simply cat collars that have been infused with either a natural or chemical substance that can kill fleas on your cat’s coat, or repel them from your cat in the first place.

When your cat wears a flea collar, the substance, which is lethal to fleas, dissolves and spreads over the fatty layers of their skin, which means that it is able to kill every single flea on your cat’s skin given enough time. The fleas closest to the collar will die first, but it may take a little longer for fleas elsewhere on the body to be affected.

Before buying your first cat flea collar, you may be wondering if they are safe for your pet. The answer is yes, providing they are used as instructed, they are perfectly safe to use and can be very effective.

However, it is also important that you do not use a flea collar designed for another animal, such as a puppy, on your cat, as the chemicals used for dog flea collars are slightly different and may not be safe for feline use.

If your cat has fleas, you will want to sort your kitty out and deal with the problem as soon as possible. However, it can be tricky to know which flea collar would be best suited to your cat when there are so many to choose from. That’s why we’ve put together our top 5 tips on choosing the best flea collars for your cat to take the hassle out of finding the right one!

Chemical flea collars which contain active flea and tick treatments tend to be the best choice when you are dealing with a current flea infestation. This is because they contain a fast-acting poison that will kill off any fleas and ticks on your cat as soon as they bite them.

If you want to get your flea problem under control as soon as possible, we’d recommend a chemical solution and a flea collar that contains an active flea-killing ingredient.

If your kitty is not yet suffering from an infestation, or if they are known to have sensitive skin, allergies or other issues that make you hesitant to use a chemical flea collar, you may want to consider one of the many natural flea collars on the market.

These collars contain a mix of essential oils that fleas don’t like, which means, in theory, they can help to repel the little blighters from ever setting foot on your cat in the first place.

It’s important to note, though, that although some cat companions have reported great success with these kinds of natural collars, others have found them to be mostly ineffective. If this is the case for you, it may be a better idea to speak to your vet about a solution that will be gentle on your kitty while also being guaranteed to be effective at getting rid of the problem.

Since most cat flea collars contain potent active ingredients, it is very important that you only ever buy flea collars from a reputable brand.

Not only should you buy from a shop you trust, but you should also check out the brand you’re thinking of buying too. Some pet product brands have far better reputations than others, and by purchasing from a company that you have tried, tested and read reviews on, you can be confident that the product is as safe as can be. If it comes vet-approved or has any other official seal of approval, then that’s even better. Your cat is precious, so buy them the best.

If your cat is going to be wearing a flea collar as a preventative measure, some collars can give up to 8 months of protection from fleas and ticks. It’s a good idea to look for collars that offer a slow-release active ingredient. This way, the chemicals won’t overwhelm your cat, but they will do their job and help to prevent fleas.

When buying a flea collar for your feline friend, your main concern will probably be those pesky fleas and getting rid of them as soon as possible. However, it’s important to consider safety too.

If you have a cat that loves to explore and get into a scrape or two, you will want to make sure that your cat is kept as safe as possible when they’re off on his adventures and that means choosing a collar that is safe-release, or a breakaway collar, as they are often known. This will ensure that your cat is able to free themselves and get safely back home should they get their collar caught.

Additionally, a reflective collar like the ever-popular Beaphar Cat Flea Collar in Reflective Yellow can help to keep your cat as safe as possible during the darker months. Not only will the reflective material help to keep your kitty safe in the dark, but the elastic safety link will prevent your cat from getting caught whilst exploring the great outdoors.

Although a chemical cat collar can kill the fleas on your cat, it will not kill the fleas that have found their way into your home. You see, flea collars only release their toxin onto your cat’s skin, so any fleas that don’t venture onto your cat will get away scot-free. Most fleas will try to bite your cat, but some won’t, so it is important that you are able to deal with them in your home too.

It can take some time and effort to get rid of fleas in your home, but it is well worth doing if you don’t want to be dealing with an ongoing infestation. With that in mind, here are a few things you can do to get rid of cat fleas in your home:

If you want to get rid of fleas from your home, then it’s incredibly important to wash all of your bedding, and your cat’s bedding of course, on a hot wash, as this will help to kill any fleas and eggs that have been deposited on your bedding.

Another way to get rid of fleas is to use the most powerful vacuum you can get your hands on and vacuum everything from your floors, rugs and carpets, to your mattresses, couches, curtains and upholstery. Anywhere that a flea could have laid its eggs will need to be thoroughly cleaned.

Another great way to get rid of a flea infestation is to buy a home flea spray product, as these can be quite handy for spraying around your home and getting into those nooks and crannies that would otherwise be difficult to reach.

The Johnson’s 4Fleas Household Spray is a great option. Not only does it quickly kill any fleas that may have entered your home, but it also contains an insect growth regulator that helps to prevent eggs from hatching into fleas. Simply use on carpets, bedding and soft furnishings to keep your home flea-free.

Steam cleaners are also great for using on any upholstery in your home, as heat is one of the best ways of killing fleas and their eggs. Additionally, hand steamers can be very... well, handy to use, as not only are they non-toxic, but they only use water too, so you don’t have to worry about using chemicals on your furniture.

Speaking of water, soap and hot water can be great for getting rid of fleas and their eggs from your home. Simply giving those areas your cat spends a lot of time in a vigorous scrub with hot water and dish soap can prove more effective than you might think, although it might take its toll on you!

Keeping your cat flea-free should be your aim once you have an infestation under control. You can do this by having them wear a flea collar year-round, or by treating them with a monthly spot-on flea and tick treatment. Whatever you do, don’t just leave your cat hanging and hope for the best, because fleas love cats and cats are powerless to stop them from launching an attack without a treatment plan!

So if you’re looking for the best flea collars for your cat, explore our range today to find the perfect one for your furry friend.